Osteoarthritis Treatment- One problem, many solutions There is no cure for osteoarthritis. Symptoms of arthritis can gradually worsen over time as we age. However, there are multiple treatment options that can reduce pain, increase mobility, and possibly slow the progression of the disease. There is no one osteoarthritis treatment regimen […]
Read MoreHow is osteoarthritis diagnosed? Osteoarthritis is diagnosed with a combination of medical history, physical exam, xrays, labs, and possibly other tests. Medical history There are several “clues” a physician looks for in differentiating osteoarthritis from other types of arthritis. For example, in osteoarthritis, the pain usually comes on over time, […]
Read MoreWhat 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 tires on a car, the cartilage between joints, which provides cushioning to the joint, wears […]
Read MoreSafety 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 powerful agents function by targeting a specific component of the immune system thought to be crucial in causing inflammation. Specifically, TNF inhibitors […]
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 MoreWhat is Raynaud’s Phenomenon? Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition where the blood vessels in fingers and toes (and occasionally other areas) constrict upon exposure to cold, causing discoloration of the digits. Disease vs. syndrome There are 2 types of Raynaud’s phenomenon: primary Raynaud’s phenomenon or Raynaud’s disease, where symptoms 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 MoreRheumatoid 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 of people with RA needed to be on disability just a few […]
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