Suppressing inflammation may be the key.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition affecting up to 3% of the population. Joint inflammation, the hallmark of the disease, causes swelling, stiffness, and limited motion, especially in the small joints of the hands and wrists.
But inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis isn’t limited to the joints — it’s present throughout the body. As examples, skin nodules, eye inflammation, and lung scarring are well-recognized features of rheumatoid arthritis, all related…