Researchers have found that antibody levels in a person may help predict the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. The study finds that people with raised levels of an antibody known as rheumatoid factor in their blood have up to a 26-fold greater long term risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. These findings suggest the need for early referral for examination after a positive rheumatoid factor test - even in the absence of typical arthritic symptoms like ...Saturday, 8 September 2012
Antibody Levels Can Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Researchers have found that antibody levels in a person may help predict the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. The study finds that people with raised levels of an antibody known as rheumatoid factor in their blood have up to a 26-fold greater long term risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. These findings suggest the need for early referral for examination after a positive rheumatoid factor test - even in the absence of typical arthritic symptoms like ...
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