Ankylosing Spondylitis: Understanding Diagnosis, Key Tests, and MRI's Role
Accurate Ankylosing Spondylitis diagnosis requires a comprehensive approach of clinical assessment, patient history, blood tests, and crucially, MRI o...
By Jordan
Category: Rheumatic Diseases
Browsing all articles filed under the "Rheumatic Diseases" category.
Rheumatic Disease: Specialists, Treatment, and the Multidisciplinary Care Team
Rheumatic diseases are primarily treated by rheumatologists, who lead a multidisciplinary team including primary care physicians, physical and occupat...
By Alex
Reuma: Understanding the Causes of Rheumatic Conditions
The colloquial term "reuma" encompasses various rheumatic conditions, each with diverse causes including degenerative factors, autoimmune re...
By Alex
Rheumatic Bone: Understanding Bone Changes in Rheumatic Diseases
While "rheumatic bone" is not a formal medical diagnosis, it describes various bone alterations and complications that arise as a consequenc...
By Hart
Rheumatic Diseases: Understanding, Chronic Nature, and Comprehensive Management
While most rheumatic diseases are chronic and lifelong, modern medical advancements and comprehensive management strategies allow individuals to effec...
By Jordan
Still's Disease: Differential Diagnosis, Mimicking Conditions, and Diagnostic Approach
A differential diagnosis of Still's disease systematically evaluates other conditions with similar symptoms, like fever, rash, and joint pain, to ensu...
By Hart
Rheumatism: Mechanisms, Autoimmunity, Inflammation, and Contributing Factors
Rheumatism is characterized by inflammation, pain, and stiffness in musculoskeletal tissues, stemming from complex interactions between genetic factor...
By Hart
Rheumatic Diseases: Genetic Predisposition, Environmental Factors, and Risk
While 'rheumatism' is an outdated term, many specific autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases it describes, like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus...
By Hart
Rheumatology: The Study of Arthritis and Related Rheumatic Diseases
The study of arthritis and a wide range of other rheumatic diseases is formally known as rheumatology, a specialized branch of internal medicine focus...
By Jordan
