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- A new study looked at rheumatoid arthritis patients.
- Researchers found another route that causes inflammation.
- This route can keep inflammation going despite treatment.
- Some current treatments do not stop the route.
- The team tested human samples in the lab.
- Blocking the route lowered inflammation in tests.
- A professor called the pathway a 'back-door' entry.
- Many patients get treatment benefits but some do not.
- The finding may help future treatment ideas.
- Researchers will continue tests to find better care.
Difficult words
- rheumatoid arthritis — long term disease that affects joints
- inflammation — body reaction that causes redness or swelling
- route — a way that something can travel
- treatment — medicine or care to help a sick person
- block — to stop something from moving or workingBlocking
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Discussion questions
- Do you know anyone with arthritis?
- Would you want better treatments for long illnesses?
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