Children with juvenile arthritis are also more susceptible to infections like tonsillitis and recurrent sore throat due to weakened immunity. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis can have a major negative effect on a child’s quality of life by causing joint deterioration, development issues, and reduced physical function. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a type of arthritis that …
While treatment plans for young and elderly patients vary, some tactics help arthritis sufferers of all ages Dr Ashwani Maichand, Director, Dept of Orthopaedics, CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi shares how treatment for arthritis differs for young and old Arthritis presents unique challenges across different age groups, necessitating tailored treatment approaches to address the diverse needs of …
Staying hydrated can also solve the problem of arthritis. Dr Sikha Agarwal, Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist, P.D. Hinduja Hospital & MRC, Mahim shares how arthritis affects children When children complain of joint pains, parents are naturally perplexed – can kids have arthritis? Yes, it is a well-known fact that children of any age – from infants …
Share on PinterestNew evidence confirms the link between testosterone levels and arthritis risk. Image credit: Drs Producoes/Getty Images. Arthritis is a common and chronic condition. It is sometimes unclear why certain individuals develop arthritis and others do not. Researchers are still seeking to understand what factors put people most at risk for developing arthritis, including …
Continuing a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) during pregnancy does not increase risk of worse fetal or obstetric outcomes, according to new research presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2023 Annual Meeting. Patients who continued a TNFi also had fewer severe infections requiring hospitalization, compared with those who stopped taking the medication during …
When Christopher Rajkumar, MD, presented the positive results of ORBITA-2, the second placebo-controlled trial of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in stable angina, you could almost feel the relief of cardiologists at the American Heart Association meeting. All is right again. Thank goodness. The first ORBITA trial stunned our community when it showed that PCI compared …
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is among the earliest autoimmune joint diseases to have been identified and remains incurable. Despite the discovery of several disease-modifying treatments, the response to each remains unpredictable. This indicates a difference in the pathophysiology of RA between patients. Study: Deconstruction of rheumatoid arthritis synovium defines inflammatory subtypes. Image Credit: Oporty786/Shutterstock.com A new …
The prevalence of this disease varies by subtype, with oligoarthritis being the most common form. (Image: Shutterstock) Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis is a complex term to wrap one’s head around, but here are a few important thing about it thake everyone must take note of Juvenile Arthritis (JA) or Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, is a medical condition …
By prioritizing self-care and seeking support when needed, one can successfully manage arthritis in the workplace Dr Ashwani Maichand, Director – Dept of Orthopaedics at the CK Birla Hospital (R), Delhi shares ways to be flexible while dealing with arthritis Balancing a demanding work schedule while managing arthritis requires a delicate dance between flexibility and …
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage behind the joint is damaged. Some of the common symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness, tenderness, loss of flexibility, grating sensations, bone spurs and swelling. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the world. It is commonly known as degenerative joint disease (DJD). As people get older, they …