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Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Disease


Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Disease

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease of the joints, most often affecting the hand, wrist, foot, and knee. The joints become inflamed; over time, this inflammation can lead to joint damage, chronic pain, and loss of function. This video offers a detailed look at RA and how it develops.

Medical Reviewer: Fraser, Marianne, MSN, RN
Medical Reviewer: Turley, Raymond Kent, BSN, MSN, RN

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