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This drug delayed rheumatoid arthritis for years after treatment ended

Science Daily · Jun 1, 2026, 1:25 PM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

A promising new study suggests rheumatoid arthritis may not be as inevitable as once thought for people at high risk. Researchers found that just one year of treatment with the immune-targeting drug abatacept delayed the onset of rheumatoid arthritis by up to four years, with benefits lasting long a

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