Scores Developed for Risk Stratification in Inflammatory Arthritis
TUESDAY, Aug. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A simple and a comprehensive score have been developed for persons at risk for inflammatory arthritis, according to a study published online Aug. 1 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.Laurence Duquenne, M.D., f…
Learn MorePrevalence of Arthritis 305 Per 100,000 Children, Teens in U.S.
THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The prevalence of arthritis is 305 per 100,000 children and adolescents in the United States, with higher prevalence among non-Hispanic Black or African American versus non-Hispanic White children and adoles…
Learn MoreBrepocitinib Beneficial for Moderate-to-Severe Psoriatic Arthritis
THURSDAY, May 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with moderately to severely active psoriatic arthritis, the tyrosine kinase 2/Janus kinase 1 inhibitor brepocitinib is effective for reducing symptoms, according to a study published online May 1…
Learn MorePeople With Alopecia Have Higher Risk for Inflammatory Arthritis
MONDAY, May 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alopecia areata (AA) is associated with a higher risk for inflammatory arthritis, according to a study published online April 28 in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.Colin M. Kincaid, from Univ…
Learn MoreWhat Is Gonococcal Arthritis?
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not.Most folks are familiar with what is gonorrhea, but few may know about gonococcal arthritis, a rare side effect of this sexually tr…
Learn MorePsoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here’s what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, ty…
Learn More¿Tronarse los dedos provoca artritis?
JUEVES, 20 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Ha escuchado la antigua idea de que tronarse los dedos hace que los nudillos se agranden? ¿Y que tronarse los dedos provoca artritis?Hay muchas creencias sobre esta conducta común, pero ha llegado el mo…
Learn MoreDoes Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Have you heard the old wives’ tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?There are many beliefs about this common behavior, but it…
Learn MoreRheumatoid Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When you mention arthritis, most people think of osteoarthritis, where aging and wear-and-tear on the joints take their toll, but there is another type of arthritis that causes devastating damage after you…
Learn MoreThe Most Common Arthritis Symptoms You Should Know
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people think of joint pain when they think of arthritis but, depending on the type of arthritis, other symptoms can crop up.Here’s how to spot some of the most common signs of different types of arthrit…
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