Semmelweis University researchers link rheumatoid arthritis pain to lifestyle factors

Persistent rheumatoid arthritis symptoms may be driven by factors beyond mere joint inflammation, according to researchers at Semmelweis University. Sleep disorders, depression, smoking, and obesity can help keep symptoms active, challenging the traditional view that inflammation alone dictates disease severity in difficult-to-treat cases. Researchers examining difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis have found that lifestyle factors and co-occurring … Read more