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Inflammation is central to rheumatoid arthritis, as it is an inflammatory condition detected by erythrocyte sedimentation rate tests [1], involves Th17 cells contributing to RA through inflammatory processes [2], and RA is explicitly listed as a type of arthritis resulting from inflammation [3].
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Inflammation: Definition, Diseases, Types, and Treatment - WebMD webmd.com 1 fact
claimRheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and gout are types of arthritis that result from inflammation.
Cellular Components of the Immune System - Allergy and Immunology merckmanuals.com 1 fact
claimTh17 cells may contribute to autoimmune disorders such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis through their role in inflammation.
Understanding acute and chronic inflammation - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu 1 fact
claimThe erythrocyte sedimentation rate is a blood test used to detect inflammation, particularly in people with inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis.