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A surprising new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

By Jon Hamilton
Published September 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM CDT

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a device that uses electrical stimulation to reduce inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis.

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Jon Hamilton
Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.
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