Rheumatoid Arthritis

There are many varieties of arthritis that affect our aging population. Arthritis can be a debilitating condition and can limit movement and lead to pain and stiffness. In 2015 we saw much advancement in the field of arthritis: how mood can affect arthritis pain, ways arthritis patients can improve their condition, complications related to arthritis, ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can increase the risk of dry eyes, glaucoma and cataracts. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the joints causing inflammation and pain. Aside from affecting joints, rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the eyes as well. Due to the influx of inflammation, RA can lead to serious eye ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 40, you’re at an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis. An autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis affects small joints like the ones found in your fingers and toes. Inflammation occurs between the joints, often causing pain and swelling. Because rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease it differs from regular arthritis. With ...click here to read more

Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital have revealed more details about the link between rheumatoid arthritis and an increased risk of death. The investigators used research from the Nurses’ Health Study, which followed over 100,000 registered nurses since 1976, and found that rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an increased risk of death, in particular ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia is a condition that is easily confused with other health issues, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. For the latest study researchers had participants complete the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) and the Symptom Impact Questionnaire (SIQ). The questionnaires were used to determine specific features that could outline differences between fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and ...click here to read more

Inflammatory systemic autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome, have all been found to overlap. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to produce antibodies that produce widespread inflammation all over the body and can result in tissue damage. Any part of the body, including the skin, joints, brain, ...click here to read more

Synovitis can be detected with the use of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research. Synovitis is a condition where inflammation occurs in the lining of the joint – known as the synovium. Swelling, redness and warmth can also be observed during a physical examine. Synovitis is commonly associated with ...click here to read more

Crepitus, although typically harmless, can be a sign of arthritis. Crepitus is a condition characterized by the popping, cracking or grinding of the joints in the body. It is most common in joint or knee cracking. It can even be used to describe the crackling in the lungs when someone has pneumonia. Although the sounds ...click here to read more

Yoga is an ancient practice involving a combination of physically challenging postures, said to improve both energy and mood, and is now becoming an activity of choice for many people dealing with the symptoms of arthritis. Historical research suggests that Yoga was first developed in India over 5,000 years ago. Since then various styles of ...click here to read more

Recently, there was a scientific breakthrough on the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); a team of researches uncovered a protein that helps regulate the severity of tissue damage caused by RA. This discovery is going to provide a quicker and earlier diagnosis for patients who would experience the most severe effects of rheumatoid arthritis. Early ...click here to read more

If you’re over the age of 40, you’re at an increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis. An autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis affects small joints like the ones found in your fingers and toes. Inflammation occurs between the joints often causing pain and swelling. Because rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease it differs from regular arthritis. With ...click here to read more