RISE: Improving the way you live with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Target Your B-cells
Though much of what causes rheumatoid arthritis (RA) still remains a mystery, what we do know is that RA occurs when the immune system attacks the body's joints. According to recent research, B-cells—a type of white blood cell found in the immune system—are believed to play an important role in causing this attack.
The goal of targeted B-cell therapy is to selectively reduce specific B-cells in the body. This can limit the immune system's attack, and ultimately, the pain and symptoms of RA.
A B-cell treatment
The recent focus on targeted B-cell therapy has led to the development of an RA treatment that has been approved by the FDA and is now being prescribed by rheumatologists. To learn more, click here.
