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.

What is Rheumatism?

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Arthritis History

Does Reflexology and Massage Help with Arthritis?

Arthritis Treatment

Bursitis and Osteoarthritis Similarities and Differences

Can Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Arthritis?

Can Arthritis Affect Skin?

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

Causes of Foot Pain

Causes of Hand Pain

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Does Stem Cell Treatment for Arthritis Work?

Disease-Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Joint Pain in Arthritis?

Does Poor Sleep Worsen Arthritis?

Exercises that Ease Arthritis

HCV and Rheumatic Disease

Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Types

What is the Difference Between Arthritis and Rheumatism?

Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis

Physiotherapy as a Treatment for Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

Radiotherapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatism Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Acupuncture

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Feet

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Winter Weather

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet and Nutrition

Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Family Planning & Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis History

Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Problems

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid Factor Test

Rheumatology Diagnosis

Rheumatology Diseases

Rheumatology Treatments

Self-Help and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Total Knee Replacement and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Most Common Types of Arthritis

Types of Rheumatism

What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

What is a Rheumatologist?

What is Rheumatology?

Yoga and Tai chi in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Reproductive Health in People with Rheumatic Disease

Rheumasurgery: Improving Function and Relieving Pain

Latest Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

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Unraveling nuanced roles of JAK inhibitors in inflammation

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have gained a deeper understanding of the nuanced roles of JAK inhibitors, or modulators, in inflammation across various cell types and tissues.

21 Dec 2023

A new test could save arthritis patients time, money, and pain. But will it be used?

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20 Dec 2023

Hip-focused physical therapy provides faster low back pain relief in older adults

When the University of Delaware's Gregory Hicks started his research career two decades ago, he was one of only a few people in the United States studying chronic low back pain in people over 60 years old.

19 Dec 2023

Childhood trauma linked to chronic pain in adulthood

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19 Dec 2023

Experts call for valuing patient "lived experiences" in diagnostic decisions

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18 Dec 2023

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15 Dec 2023

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11 Dec 2023

EULAR publishes updated recommendations for SLE management

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8 Dec 2023

New guidelines offer hope for fatigue management in people with inflammatory RMD

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8 Dec 2023

Ashwagandha extracts show promise in reducing stress hormones, study suggests

A systematic review reveals that Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha) extracts can effectively reduce cortisol levels in the short term, offering a natural alternative for stress management, though long-term effects remain unexplored.

6 Dec 2023

Individuals with acne face stigmatizing attitudes from the general public, study finds

A new study highlights how stigmatizing attitudes about individuals with acne may influence social and professional perceptions.

6 Dec 2023

Anti-obesity medications may offer survival benefits for osteoarthritis patients

New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology suggests that for people overweight or with obesity who also have knee or hip osteoarthritis, a slow-to-moderate-;but not fast-;rate of weight loss caused by anti-obesity medications may lower their risk of premature death.

6 Dec 2023

Exploring the genetic links: Alcohol, smoking, coffee intake, and arthritis risk

The genetic relationship between alcohol consumption, smoking, coffee intake, and the risk of arthritis.

6 Dec 2023

Patients expected Profemur artificial hips to last. Then they snapped in half.

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Study identifies increased burden of chronic health conditions in LGB cancer survivors

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4 Dec 2023

Researchers develop $1 cancer treatment using engineered bacteria

What if a single one-dollar dose could cure cancer?

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New AI tool could revolutionize asthma monitoring for children

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Omega-3s in the spotlight: The impact of EPA and DHA on athlete health and performance

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Arthritis & Rheumatology

Overview

Feature Articles

Does Reflexology and Massage Help with Arthritis?

Arthritis Treatment

Bursitis and Osteoarthritis Similarities and Differences

Can Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Arthritis?

Can Arthritis Affect Skin?

Does CBD Oil Work for Arthritis Pain?

Causes of Foot Pain

Causes of Hand Pain

Does Stem Cell Treatment for Arthritis Work?

Disease-Modifying AntiRheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

Does Drinking Alcohol Cause Joint Pain in Arthritis?

Does Poor Sleep Worsen Arthritis?

Exercises that Ease Arthritis

HCV and Rheumatic Disease

Hip Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Types

What is the Difference Between Arthritis and Rheumatism?

Knee Rheumatoid Arthritis

Physiotherapy as a Treatment for Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

Radiotherapy and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatism Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Exercise

Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Acupuncture

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Feet

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gout

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Vitamin D

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Winter Weather

Rheumatoid Arthritis Complications

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Diet and Nutrition

Rheumatoid Arthritis Epidemiology

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Family Planning & Pregnancy

Rheumatoid Arthritis History

Rheumatoid Arthritis Management

Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

Rheumatoid Arthritis Skin Problems

Rheumatoid Arthritis Support

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Rheumatoid Factor Test

Rheumatology Diagnosis

Rheumatology Diseases

Rheumatology Treatments

Self-Help and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Total Knee Replacement and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Most Common Types of Arthritis

Types of Rheumatism

What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?

What is a Rheumatologist?

What is Rheumatology?

Yoga and Tai chi in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Reproductive Health in People with Rheumatic Disease

Rheumasurgery: Improving Function and Relieving Pain

Latest Arthritis & Rheumatology News and Research

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