Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathophysiology

multilevel disc disease :: Article Creator Spondylosis: All You Need To Know Spondylosis is a type of arthritis that occurs when discs and joints degenerate, when bone spurs grow on the vertebrae, or both. These changes can impair the spine's movement and affect the nerves and other functions. Cervical spondylosis is the most common type of progressive disorder that affects the neck during aging. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 85% of people over 60 years old have cervical spondylosis. Other types of spondylosis develop in different parts of the spine: Thoracic spondylosis affects the middle of the spine. Lumbar spondylosis affects the lower back. Multilevel spondylosis affects more than one part of the spine. The effects of spondylosis vary among individuals, but they do not usually cause serious issues. When a person has symptoms, these are often pain and stiffness that tend to come an...

inflammatory polyarthritis symptoms :: Article Creator Body Changes Detected Up To Eight Years Before Inflammatory Bowel Disease Diagnosis Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Aalborg University in Copenhagen have shown that changes can be detected in blood tests up to eight years before a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and up to three years before a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. This means the beginnings of inflammatory bowel diseases start a long time before symptoms occur, and in the future may provide an opportunity for doctors to take preventative action before symptoms begin, or prescribe medication when it will be most effective. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are collectively known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). They are incurable conditions which involve excessive inflammation in the gut, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. Early diagnosis and treatment are key to improving outcome...

treatment for demyelinating neuropathy :: Article Creator Efgartigimod Offers Hope In Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy PHOENIX -- A subcutaneous infusion of efgartigimod cut the risk of relapse in patients with a rare but serious immune-mediated neuropathy, according to the phase II ADHERE trial. Patients with diagnosed chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) treated with efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc (Vyvgart Hytrulo) saw a 61% reduction in the risk of relapse versus placebo, based on time to the first adjusted Inflammatory Neuropathy Cause and Treatment (INCAT) deterioration of ≥1 point (HR 0.39, P=0.000039), reported Richard Lewis, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Patients on the study agent also experienced longer time to relapse versus those on placebo, Lewis and colleagues stated in a poster at the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine annua...

rheumatoid specialist :: Article Creator Shocking Cause Of Man's Cardiac Arrest Internal medicine and rheumatology specialist Siobhan Deshauer, MD, takes us through a medical case study: cardiac arrest after red meat consumption. Following is a transcript of the video (note that errors are possible): Deshauer: Hey, guys. I'm Siobhan, an internal medicine and rheumatology specialist. Today, I'm going to tell you about Tom, a retired high school teacher who ate a strict carnivore diet. He went all in on this meat diet, expecting health benefits, but instead it almost cost him his life. Tom and his wife, Patty, recently returned from a fishing trip bored of eating fish day after day. Tom went to the local farmers' market to prepare for a red meat feast. When he got home, he fried it all up and they enjoyed a delicious dinner together. After dinner, Patty went out to her book club meeting and Tom went to the living room to watc...

causes of chronic pid :: Article Creator Why Does My Stomach Hurt Every Day? 23 Possible Causes Nearly everyone has had a stomachache at some point. If your stomach hurts every day, you may wonder: Is it normal to have stomach pain every day? Stomach pain may be due to factors like certain medications you're taking, gluten or lactose intolerance, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or stress. Stomach trouble can be short-lived, come and go, or show up only after you eat, all of which are clues to the cause. Here's what you need to know about stomach pain, possible causes, and when to see a healthcare provider. There are different types of stomach pain you might experience. They include: Colicky pain: Severe pain that starts and stops, coming in waves Cramping pain: Pain that may be related to gas or bloating Generalized pain: Belly pain that's felt in more than half of your belly Localized pain: Belly pain that's in one...