Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in children is now known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). There are several types of JIA, all of which cause joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms include red or ...

If you’ve been noticing that your fingers, elbows and/or knees feel stuck and sore at times, the reason could be arthritis. “Arthritis can best be defined as tenderness and swelling of one or more ...

Arthritis is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term that encompasses over 100 types of joint ...

AN ANCIENT herbal remedy could reduce pain and inflammation and limit damage caused by arthritis, a new study showed. Its ...

Arthritis in general is defined as damage to cartilage, the connective tissue that cushions joints, explains Jeffrey Zarin, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute. “Think of ...

Ultrasound is a non-invasive and relatively inexpensive means of diagnosing a number of medical conditions. This review presents an analysis of the diagnostic value of ultrasound to draw comparison ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an atypical immune response called a type 3 hypersensitivity reaction. This reaction happens due to immune complexes in the body. It can be treated by ...