DMARDs are a medication that suppresses the immune system. People may take them to slow disease progression in autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, such as different types of arthritis. Inflammation ...

Patients with Medicare Part D insurance plans experience uneven and “restrictive” coverage of certain drugs and drug classes ...

New disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for rheumatoid arthritis are usually expensive and insurers, including Medicare, will often limit access. This study examined Medicare Advantage and ...

We compared disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) use for older adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-related ambulatory visits from rheumatologists and primary care providers (PCPs). In this ...

Early diagnosis leads to earlier treatment. With earlier treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there is a better chance for less radiographic damage, less disability and thus lower overall costs of ...

The rheumatoid arthritis treatment that works for you today might not be as effective in the future. Learn signs that it’s ...