Rheumatoid Arthritis: Conditions That Mimic RA and How to Differentiate Them
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) symptoms can mimic numerous musculoskeletal and systemic conditions, including osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupu...
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Category: Rheumatology
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Corticosteroid Types, Uses, and Side Effects
Corticosteroids like prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, and triamcinolone hexacetonide are used systemically or intra-articularly to rapidl...
By Alex
Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Exercise Management
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is diagnosed through a complex medical process involving clinical evaluation, specific blood tests for inflammation, and ...
By Jordan
Rheumatism: Key Vitamins, Nutrition, and Management Strategies
While no single "best" vitamin exists for rheumatism, a combination of vitamins like D, C, and E, alongside a comprehensive management plan,...
By Hart
CDAI in Rheumatology: What It Is, How It's Scored, and Its Importance
The Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) is a quantitative tool used in rheumatology to measure disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthrit...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: CMC Joint Involvement, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
The carpometacarpal (CMC) joint at the base of the thumb is a common and debilitating target for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), leading to chronic inflamm...
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Post-Streptococcal Arthritis: Treatment Approaches, Rehabilitation, and Recovery
Treatment for post-streptococcal arthritis primarily involves managing acute inflammatory symptoms with anti-inflammatory medications, supportive care...
By Jordan
RAPID3: Understanding This Patient-Reported Measure in Rheumatology
RAPID3 (Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3) is a quick, patient-reported outcome measure used in rheumatology to assess disease activity in co...
By Hart
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Understanding Biologic Treatments, Benefits, and Risks
Biological treatments for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis are advanced, targeted therapies that block specific parts of the immune system responsible fo...
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