Spondyloarthritis: Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a family of chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases primarily affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints, driven by immune s...
By Jordan
Category: Autoimmune Diseases
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Ankylosing Spondylitis: Understanding Abnormal Lab Findings and Diagnostic Markers
Ankylosing spondylitis commonly presents with elevated inflammatory markers like ESR and CRP, and a high prevalence of the HLA-B27 genetic marker, tho...
By Hart
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: New Treatments, Biologics, and Targeted Therapies
New treatments for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis primarily include targeted biologic agents and Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors, which precisely modulat...
By Jordan
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Gold Standard Treatment, Exercise, and Holistic Management
While methotrexate is a foundational first-line therapy, the 'gold standard' for rheumatoid arthritis management is a multifaceted approach combining ...
By Jordan
Deadliest Arthritis: Understanding Systemic Risks and Management of Inflammatory Conditions
While no form of arthritis directly causes acute death, chronic inflammatory and autoimmune types, particularly Rheumatoid Arthritis, are associated w...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Its Seriousness, Systemic Complications, and Management
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a serious, chronic autoimmune disease that can lead to significant joint damage, systemic complications, and a substantia...
By Alex
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Pathogenesis, Genetic Factors, and Immune Dysregulation
The pathogenesis of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a complex, multifactorial process involving a strong genetic predisposition, dysregulation of the i...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Living Independently, Challenges, and Strategies
Living independently with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is absolutely possible for many individuals, provided they implement proactive management strategi...
By Hart
Rheumatoid Synovitis: Understanding Synovial Inflammation in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid synovitis is the hallmark inflammatory process occurring within the synovial membrane of joints in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (R...
By Hart
