Blood test can predict rheumatoid arthritis before symptoms arise

Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 10:35 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have identified several cytokines, cytokine-related factors, and chemokines that increase significantly prior to rheumatoid arthritis disease onset. These findings confirm those of earlier studies which suggest that the risk of developing RA can be predicted and disease progression may be prevented.

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