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What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that not only affects the joints, but the whole immune system. Many patients who have Rheumatoid Arthritis also experience fatigue, dry eyes and mouth, shortness of breath, and skin problems. The good news is, with the advancement of Rheumatoid Arthritis treatments, many patients can live a healthy, normal life. In this video, Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC, explains the inflammation process to help patients understand their disease.

We would like to thank Abbvie, Inc. and Gilead Sciences, Inc. for their contribution to this program through unrestricted grants.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that not only affects the joints, but the whole immune system. Many patients who have Rheumatoid Arthritis also experience fatigue, dry eyes and […]

In This Video

Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology

Ms. Ruffing has been a member of the Division of Rheumatology since 2000, currently serving as the Director of Nursing and Patient Education in our Arthritis Center.

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