Rheumatoid Arthritis (IMAGE) University of Mississippi Caption Patients with rheumatoid arthritis spend some $3,000 more than unaffected people per year in medical expenses, according to a recent study published in the American College of Rheumatology’s journal of Open Rheumatology. The study is the first comprehensive look at the economic and humanistic burden of rheumatoid arthritis. Credit Srijita Chattopadhyay/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services Usage Restrictions Cite institution and content creator License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.