Rheumatoid Arthritis And Sleep Disorders: How Are They Related?


Rheumatology Diseases
Rheumatology Diseases Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation are prevalent in people suffering from rheumatology diseases including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The painful symptoms associated with these conditions make it difficult for people suffering from such disorders to get better sleep. Additionally, sleep deprivation can lead to the progress of these disorders thereby making the condition of

What Is Rheumatoid Factor?


Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis And Rheumatology A rheumatoid factor test is meant to detect the patient’s rheumatoid factor levels. RF is an autoantibody made within the immune system. It is different from normal antibodies in that while the latter attack pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, RF sometimes attacks healthy cells within the body. Testing for RF is