Contents1 What is osteoarthritis?2 Who gets osteoarthritis?3 What exactly happens in osteoarthritis?4 Osteoarthritis Symptoms:5 Reference: What is osteoarthritis? Of the 100-or-so types of arthritis that can affect us, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type. OA is caused by “wear and tear” on the joints over time. Much like the […]
Read MoreContents1 Safety of biologic drugs2 Infection:2.1 Bacterial infection:2.2 Tuberculosis:2.3 Viral infections:3 Malignancy:4 Demyelination:5 Heart failure:6 High cholesterol:7 Drug-induced lupus:8 The bottom line: Safety of biologic drugs Biologic drugs have recently revolutionized the treatment of many rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis, to name a few. These […]
Read MoreContents1 Therapeutic massage2 Benefits of therapeutic massage2.1 Treatment of chronic pain2.1.1 Fibromyalgia pain2.2 Improved sleep2.3 Improved mood2.4 Decreased inflammation3 Massage Therapy Techniques- Examples4 How does massage work?4.1 Relaxing the tissues4.2 Improving Circulation4.3 Regulation of natural chemicals5 Where should I get a Therapeutic Massage? Therapeutic massage If you have ever had […]
Read MoreWhat is arthritis? What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? In this video Dr. Firooz discusses the basics of arthritis. >
Read MoreSjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the moisture-producing glands of the eyes and mouth causing dry eyes and dry mouth. In addition to causing dry eyes and dry mouth, Sjögren’s syndrome can affect other organs like the skin, lung, heart, kidney, and nerves. […]
Read MoreContents1 What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon?2 Disease vs. syndrome3 What happens in Raynaud’s phenomenon:4 Symptoms:5 Diagnosing Raynaud’s phenomenon6 Treatment of Raynaud’s phenomenon6.1 Keep fingers and toes warm6.2 Stop smoking6.3 Beware of medication reactions6.4 Medical treatment6.5 6.6 Procedural/Surgical treatment6.7 6.8 Alternative treatments What is Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition where […]
Read MoreNow that we have effective medications to treat this disease, living with rheumatoid arthritis is not as scary as once it may have been. You may still want to make a couple of adjustments in your lifestyle to help control the symptoms and prevent worsening of the disease. These are […]
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Read MoreWhether or not biologic drugs increase the risk of cancer in people with rheumatoid arthritis has been the subject of much research and concern in the past few years. Biologic drugs work by targeting and disabling a specific component of the immune system. Since rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, […]
Read MoreContents1 Rheumatoid arthritis treatment2 Choice of treatment3 Medical treatment3.1 Biologic drugs4 Reference: Rheumatoid arthritis treatment There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). However, in the recent decades, groundbreaking advances in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis have made treatment of this disease a lot more successful. While a great number […]
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