Managing infections in rheumatology a never-ending cycle
“This is a never-ending cycle,” Cassandra Calabrese, DO, of the department of rheumatologic and immunologic disease at Cleveland Clinic, told attendees during a presentation that featured information on the prevention and management of hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, pneumonia, herpes zoster and COVID-19.
What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Neck?
Neck pain can be one of the effects of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In the highest risk group (male sex, positive rheumatoid factor, longstanding and erosive joint disease), up to 80% of individuals will have involvement of the cervical spine joints (vertebra in the neck).
Social isolation increases mortality risk in osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis who report social isolation are at an elevated risk for mortality, compared with individuals who are not socially isolated, according to data published in Science Reports.
12 Natural Treatments for Ankylosing Spondylitis
Natural treatments for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a type of inflammatory arthritis, can help you to deal with pain and stiffness in the spine and other joints. Exercise, nutrition, and smoking cessation are steps you can take to improve fatigue and other symptoms. About 40% of people with AS report using one or more complementary strategies.
Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee: What to Expect
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease leading to swollen, painful knees. RA is also a chronic condition, progressing through stages of worsening joint damage, increasing pain, and eventually, difficulty walking.
