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Understanding the Physiology and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Understanding the Physiology and Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Classified as a rare disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) nonetheless strikes more than 200,000 people a year -- the majority of which are women. RA, a progressive autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the joints, can be extremely painful and cause permanent joint destruction and deformity. In this course, you’ll learn how RA impacts your body and explore a variety of treatment options.

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Lesson 1: The Physiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis

You might be surprised to learn that rheumatoid arthritis affects more than your joints. In this lesson, you’ll discover just how RA attacks the body, from your joints to your heart and lungs.

Lesson 2: RA Treatments to Consider

There are a wide variety of treatments available today for rheumatoid arthritis. This lesson explores what you can tackle on your own, as well as treatments your healthcare provider may suggest.

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What You'll Learn

  • Understand rheumatoid arthritis and how it impacts your joints and immune system
  • Explore various treatments that are available
  • Learn how different types of drugs can impact RA

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