Rheumatoid Arthritis: New Treatments Can Nearly Halt This Inflammatory Disease
Stiff fingers in the morning, pain when buttoning a jacket: This is the reality for many of the approximately 800,000 people in Germany who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. In an interview with SUPERillu, Dr. Keihan Ahmadi-Simab, Executive Medical Director of MEDIZINICUM, explains why those affected can still live well today.
- Modern treatments are effective: While rheumatism is not yet curable, biologics and JAK inhibitors can almost completely slow the progression of the disease. With the right treatment, many patients live largely symptom-free.
- Lifestyle matters: A balanced, anti-inflammatory diet and regular exercise significantly support treatment.
- A Look into the Future: Tolerance therapies, gene therapies, and CAR-T cell therapy are showing initial success in treating severe autoimmune diseases.
Dr. Ahmadi offers more tips for managing daily life with rheumatism in his guide, “Expert Knowledge on Rheumatism.” Learn more here
