Rheumatoid arthritis: What have we learned about the causing factors?

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Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a common inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by the synovitis of both small and large joints, which may lead to the destruction of cartilage and bones causing significant disabilities due to erosion of bones surfaces, if left untreated. It is a multifactorial and heterogeneous disease having contribution of both genetic (50-60%) and environmental factors. The unawareness of...

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