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Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are just two of the many different types of arthritis. Although there are many commonalities between these conditions – joint pain being a large one – there are important differences between the two that can aid in determining a proper treatment. Here are some key points you need to understand. Rheumatoid ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis treatment based on stem cell discovery helps regenerate tissue, cartilage, and bone, according to research. The stem cells are mixed within human bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs), which were previously hard to distinguish due to similarities in appearance. The researchers isolated the individual MSCs and analyzed their properties, which allowed them to identify which ...click here to read more

Multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment is more effective with older rheumatoid arthritis and lymphoma drug, according to a new study. The drug is known as Mabthera, and it has been found to be more effective in treating multiple sclerosis than many intended MS drugs. Many current multiple sclerosis drugs have adverse side effects that limit their application. ...click here to read more

May is International Mediterranean Diet Month, dedicated to the Mediterranean diet, a style of eating that has been hailed for its numerous heath benefits. Here are some of our articles highlighting these benefits with regards to type 2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hip fractures, and stroke. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to improve overall health ...click here to read more

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, which mainly focuses on the different types of hepatitis including hepatitis C, but we have compiled a list of our news stories discussing hepatitis alongside other conditions like Parkinson’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and liver inflammation. Hepatitis B and C are lifelong conditions that increase your risk of health complications, including ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and Chikungunya virus have similar symptoms, which can cause misdiagnosis. Chikungunya virus is transmitted through mosquito bites and has spread across the Caribbean and Central and South America. The main symptom of Chikungunya virus is joint pain and swelling, which is also a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at Washington University School of ...click here to read more

Lyme disease’s early knee effusion is different from septic arthritis in children. Septic arthritis and knee effusions seen in Lyme disease share similar symptoms in children, but do require different treatment options. That’s why it’s so important to recognize the differences in order to ensure the treatment is appropriate for the condition. Septic arthritis requires ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients missing influenza and pneumonia vaccinations face a higher risk of infection, according to research. The researchers looked at data from over 15,000 patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis who were treated with some types of immunosuppressive medications. At least one in five patients were not vaccinated for influenza, and one in two ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and gout may appear the same because they cause pain, swelling, and stiffness of joints, but there are very distinct differences between the two. Both conditions can lead to disability and impede on your quality of life, but recognizing the differences can help you choose the appropriate course of action in order to ...click here to read more

Psoriatic arthritis and psoriasis are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Researcher Dr. Ari Polachek wrote, “[T]hese findings support the notion that PsA [psoriatic arthritis] should be considered as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.” The study authors explained, “We have found that patients with PsA had a 43 percent higher risk of having ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia pain and osteoarthritis are linked in how the brain experiences chronic pain. Osteoarthritis is a disease in which cartilage is worn down, allowing the bones of the joints to rub together. This can be quite painful and lead to stiffness and chronic pain. A condition with unknown causes, fibromyalgia also results in chronic pain ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis may appear the same, symptomatically speaking, but they are two unique conditions with differences in their symptoms, causes, and treatments. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis that causes inflammation around the joints and tissues. Over time, long-standing inflammation can cause deformation and disability. Psoriatic arthritis is commonly seen in ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis risk may decline with recent urinary tract and gut infections, according to research. A possible explanation may have to do with the way these infections alter the gut microbiome. The researchers set out to examine the impact of different infections on the risk of rheumatoid arthritis in nearly 6,500 individuals in south and ...click here to read more

May 12 is the National Fibromyalgia Day, which sheds light on this painful condition, but we want to raise awareness about all aspects of fibromyalgia so we are including stories about chronic migraines, lupus, IBS, and rheumatoid arthritis, and how they are impacted by fibromyalgia. There is still much unknown about fibromyalgia, but the more ...click here to read more