SciTechDaily May 04, 2026 • 00:18

Beyond Inflammation: Scientists Uncover New Cause of Persistent Rheumatoid Arthritis - SciTechDaily

Beyond Inflammation: Scientists Uncover New Cause of Persistent Rheumatoid Arthritis - SciTechDaily

Scar-driven changes in joint tissue may underlie treatment resistance in rheumatoid arthritis, opening the door to new targeted therapies.

A detailed “tissue map” of rheumatoid arthritis joints suggests that scarring pathway, not just immune inflammation, may help explain why some patients don’t respond to standard therapies. Credit: Sh… [+6638 chars]

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