Gout is an inflammatory type of arthritis that’s caused by crystal deposits that build up in joint. It can be confused for another condition that involves crystal build up. Learn how to recognize the ...

This form can help you explain your child’s condition, medications and school implications. Thanks to newer, aggressive treatments, juvenile arthritis is sometimes invisible to others. Your child may ...

When doctors “treat to target” – with specific goals – patients improve faster and stick with meds. Keeping rheumatoid arthritis (RA) under control is more likely to be successful when you and your ...

The joint is surrounded by soft tissue called the synovial membrane, which produces a fluid that acts like oil in an engine, allowing your bones to move past one another more smoothly. Physical ...

Now that the holiday feasts are over and the New Year is here, it’s a good time to take stock of your diet and consider healthy changes – especially if you have gout. Gout is a common form of ...

Step therapy is a practice used by insurance providers that requires people with arthritis to try lower-cost medications before allowing more expensive treatments, despite a physician’s recommendation ...

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has published its 2021 guideline for rheumatoid arthritis treatments. The ACR updates its guideline for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) every few ...

Many forms of arthritis and related conditions cause problems like pain, stiffness and swelling in the elbows. If you are experiencing pain, swelling and stiffness in the elbows, you may have one of ...

JIA is the most common type of arthritis in kids and teens. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis in kids and teens. It typically causes joint pain and inflammation ...

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These resources can help empower teens and young adults during challenging life transitions from childhood to adulthood, including navigating life after high school, social changes, self-care and the ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis that affects the back. It can occur anywhere along the spine. Usually the low back and sometimes the neck are affected. In OA, the cartilage ...