Arthritis & Rheumatology

Many people start to feel pain and stiffness in their bodies over time. Sometimes their hands or knees or shoulders get sore and are hard to move and may become swollen. These people may have arthritis. Arthritis may be caused by inflammation of the tissue lining the joints. Some signs of inflammation include redness, heat, pain, and swelling.
What is Arthritis?

There are over 100 disorders that typically affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles and are termed arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Some of these may also involve internal organs.

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Hidden challenges of long COVID for the workplace

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Study reveals 15 hidden genetic risk factors for celiac disease

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Breakthrough study finds genes behind calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease

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Maestro John Mauceri returns to the stage in renewed health

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Researchers establish a new golden standard for human lactation studies

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New discovery may help explain why some people infected with CHIKV develop severe joint pain

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Common anti-inflammatory drugs may aid virus spread

Flawed federal programs maroon rural Americans in telehealth blackouts

Flawed federal programs maroon rural Americans in telehealth blackouts

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Multiple health conditions linked to higher depression risk

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Long term steroid use raises risk of adrenal insufficiency

EULAR updates recommendations for antirheumatic drugs during reproduction and pregnancy

EULAR updates recommendations for antirheumatic drugs during reproduction and pregnancy

Comprehensive treatment approach helps patients manage rheumatoid arthritis

Comprehensive treatment approach helps patients manage rheumatoid arthritis

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Korean researchers develop 10 minute test for arthritis detection

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Cardiovascular mortality higher in women with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus

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