AI Predicts Rheumatoid Arthritis Before It Starts!

Predicting early intervention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis made easy with AI

What if doctors could predict rheumatoid arthritis years before symptoms appear? Dr. Fan Zhang and her team at CU Anschutz are using AI-powered research to detect early immune system changes that signal the disease—offering hope for early prevention and better treatments. With a new grant and cutting-edge technology, her team is closer than ever to solving the puzzle of rheumatoid arthritis ().

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AI’s Role in Predicting Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dr. Fan Zhang uses AI to predict rheumatoid arthritis (RA) before symptoms appear. As a CU Anschutz professor, she applies machine learning to large-scale clinical data to identify at-risk individuals. Her research aims to enable early intervention and prevention, supported by a competitive Arthritis Foundation grant.

Tests for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Are you experiencing pain in the joints? You might have Rheumatoid arthritis, a condition affecting joints and results in pain and joint deformities. It is diagnosed by radiology and blood tests.

Immune Markers & Risk Factors

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation. It affects millions worldwide, mostly women, and has no cure.

While early immune changes can be detected, not everyone with these signs develops rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Fan Zhang uses AI to analyze large-scale patient data, aiming to predict who is most at risk and enable early prevention.

Diet, Nutrition and Supplements for Osteo-Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis patients should consume a diet rich in natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients and avoid foods like sugar, saturated fats, and trans fatty acids.

Future of Rheumatoid Arthritis Prevention

Dr. Fan Zhang’s latest study identifies immune cell changes that may predict rheumatoid arthritis (RA). With a $150,000 grant, her team will use AI to analyze data from a major preclinical trial, aiming to pinpoint early signs of RA. This research could lead to better prevention strategies, but larger studies are needed to confirm the findings.

Reference:

Deep immunophenotyping reveals circulating activated lymphocytes in individuals at risk for rheumatoid arthritis - (https://www.jci.org/articles/view/185217)

Source-University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

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