Part one of term paper
is the second most common type of arthritis and the most severe. It affects 5 to 8 million Americans. may begin at any age, but is most common to strike people in their 30’s and 40’s. When it affects children, it is termed Juvenile . It affects women three times more often then men. The cause of is unknown, but it is clear that the im ...

Part two of term paper
... joints more swollen. In later stages, the cartilage becomes rough and pitted. Tendon and ligaments also becomes inflamed, scarred and shortened, leading to deformities in hands and feet. Although is termed an auto-immune disease, a hereditary link is also a possible explanation. People with almost always have an antibody called Rheumatoid factor present in their blood. Diagnosis of is based on X-rays, symptom evaluation, and blood tests showing high levels of Rheumatoid factor. Synovial fluid a ...