Trial offers hope for millions that jab could prevent rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis is one of those painful and debilitating diseases out there that people really could do without, so this development is very welcome.

Scientists have discovered a jab that could prevent rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a development experts say could offer hope to millions at risk of the disease.

RA is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the body and triggers pain in the joints. About 18 million people globally are affected by the condition, which can lead to heart, lung or nervous system problems, according to the World Health Organization.

It most commonly begins in middle age, but much younger people can also be affected. No treatment exists that can prevent the disease.

Now researchers have found that an existing drug for RA, which patients can inject into their stomach or thigh, could help slow its progression in those with early symptoms or stop it in its tracks altogether.

Trial offers hope for millions that jab could prevent rheumatoid arthritis

An existing drug for the chronic disease could slow or stop its progression, researchers say

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[Tiffany]

Interesting article. It would be nice if people with RA can have a med that would be a preventative for RA and the med wouldn't have a high rate of damaging side effects. RA can be extremely debilitating and crippling.