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Study Links Gut Bacteria to Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk

1/24/2025

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A groundbreaking study in the *Annals of Rheumatic Diseases* reveals that elevated levels of the gut bacteria Prevotella could signal a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) nearly 10 months before diagnosis. Furthermore, researchers have pinpointed two genes, ATXN2L and MMP14, that connect RA and osteoporosis, opening new avenues for targeted treatments.

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A groundbreaking study in the *Annals of Rheumatic Diseases* reveals that elevated levels of the gut bacteria Prevotella could signal a heightened risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) nearly 10 months before diagnosis. Furthermore, researchers have pinpointed two genes, ATXN2L and MMP14, that connect RA and osteoporosis, opening new avenues for targeted treatments.