In this video, learn what rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is, the symptoms of RA, and when RA is typically diagnosed, according to Ashira Blazer, MD, Rheumatologist at NYU Langone Medical Center.
Dr. Blazer is a rheumatologist and instructor in the department of medicine at NYU Langone Health.
References
American College of Rheumatology. (2021). Rheumatoid arthritis.
Arthritis Foundation. (2021). Rheumatoid arthritis: Causes, symptoms, treatments and more.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Freeman, J. (2018). RA facts: What are the latest statistics on rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network.
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