Fast Facts. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common type of autoimmune arthritis. It is caused when the immune system (the bodyâs defense system) is not working properly. RA causes pain and swelling in the wrist and small joints of the hand and feet. Treatments for RA can stop joint pain and swelling.
DEFINITION of 'Juris Doctor-JD'. A law degree in the United States that was originally designed as a replacement to the Bachelor of Laws degree. A Juris Doctor or Juris Doctorate (JD) represents professional recognition that the holder has a doctoral degree in law.EFINITION of 'Juris Doctor-JD'. A law degree in the United States that was originally designed as a replacement to the Bachelor of Laws degree. A Juris Doctor or Juris Doctorate (JD) represents professional recognition that the holder has a doctoral degree in law.
Doctoral Programs in Legal Professions. The most common doctoral degree in the legal field is a Juris Doctor (J.D.), but some schools offer a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law.The Ph.D. in Law program is for J.D. graduates and is primarily focused on research and a dissertation.he NCES (nces.ed.gov) publishes statistical data on a variety of educational topics, including the most common doctoral degrees awarded. According to the NCES, the most common field for doctoral degrees in the 2010-2011 academic year was health professions.