Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and painful swelling
The crippling pain of rheumatoid arthritis could be eased for more than half a million Brits suffering with the condition following a scientific breakthrough. A team of Korean scientists are developing a new treatment solution.
Up to 500,000 people in the UK suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, including Strictly star Adam Thomas, who has opened up about the condition while competing in this year's series.Read more health stories from the Manchester Evening News here. RA is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation in the affected parts of the body.
Study first author Dr Sagang Koo said: "The disease triggers a mix of troublesome symptoms like inflamed joints, harmful cytokines, and immune system imbalances, which work together to create a relentless cycle of worsening symptoms. While targeting some of these factors can provide short-term relief, others remain unresolved, leading to a frustrating cycle of remission and flare-ups."
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