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What if rheumatoid arthritis is actually several diseases rather than one? A new Arthritis Foundation-funded study will
Arthritis FoundationSeptember 7, 2026

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What if rheumatoid arthritis is actually several diseases rather than one?

A new Arthritis Foundation-funded study will investigate whether age-related blood stem cell mutations known as CHIP contribute to a distinct subtype of RA. By uncovering why patients experience different disease courses and treatment responses, researchers hope to move closer to more targeted, effective care. Research like this brings us one step closer to personalized treatments and better lives for people living with RA. Learn more: https://arthr.org/4xcDoyJ
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