What do I need to know about rheumatoid arthritis?
What do I need to know about rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes stiffness in the joints and is commonly diagnosed between ages 45 and 50. Sanjay Gupta, MD, and leading expert Sanford Hartman, MD, discuss these and other essential RA facts.
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