Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD It's possible to develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA) without psoriasis, a related chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that usually develops first. How Common Is ...

Arthritis awareness emphasizes early detection of arthritis, a condition affecting joints, bones, and muscles. Recognizing ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is also a type of inflammatory arthritis. More specifically, it's an autoimmune disease, meaning the immune system attacks its own joint tissues. It can occur throughout the body, ...

7. Lin YC, Hsu ML, Yang JS, Liang TH, Chou SL, Lin HY. Temporomandibular joint disorders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Chin Med Assoc 2007;70:527-534. 8. Kobayashi R, Utsunomiya T, Yamamoto ...

SITTING hunched over a laptop or sleeping funny leaving you feeling stiff? If getting out of bed or picking something up from the floor is making you say ‘ooh’ and ‘ahhh’, you’ll likely benefit ...

About one-third of psoriasis sufferers develop psoriatic arthritis, with swelling, tenderness and pain in joints, affecting daily activities and lifestyle. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic ...

Joint pain can be more than just discomfort— it can take away your ability to move freely, enjoy daily activities, or maintain your independence. When medicat ...

Discover how autoimmune conditions target joints, causing pain and inflammation. Learn about 7 conditions, symptoms, and ...

A new medical study has shown that the rate of rheumatoid arthritis in Ireland is the highest in the world for people over ...

Prevention of rheumatoid arthritis development is a dream for rheumatologists. Remarkable advances in the field, including the analysis of autoantibodies, imaging, and clinical data, have made it ...

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Although interstitial lung disease (ILD) causes significant morbidity and mortality in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it is difficult to predict the development or progression of ILD, emphasising the need ...