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Dermatology

Suppress Cutaneous Lupus Breakouts

Lupus can be so debilitating that you want to retreat into the solitude of your home. With proper care, you needn’t be a prisoner.

3-minute read

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Physiotherapy

Developing Aches, Pains and Squeaks

If you are one of nearly 70 million U.S. citizens with this condition, you will appreciate some tips to maintain mobility.

1-minute read

POPULAR ‍

Nutrition

Hard to Feel Scleroderma

Your skin begins harden­ing. What factors suggest internal organ damage? How can this require dermatology, rheumatology, and pulmonology experts?

8-minute read

PATIENT STORY ‍

Orthopedics

Types of Hand Pain

Aches and pains come with aging. Most doctors expect you to manage a reasonable thresh­old of pain. But there is treat­ment for arthritis.

6-minute read

Autoimmune

What is Juvenile Arthritis?

Juvenile, or childhood, arthritis is a broad term used to describe the many auto­immune and inflam­matory conditions that can develop in children under 17.

4-minute read

MD REVIEW ‍

Cardiology

Life With Lupus

This autoimmune system disorder may go undetected for months or years with symp­toms ranging from mild to aggres­sive attacks on skin and internal organs.

7-minute read

PSYCH REVIEW ‍

Rheumatology

What’s Shaking With Parkinson’s?

The most obvious symptom of Parkinson’s disease is tremors. It is often assumed to be a musculo­skeletal disorder. But patients and caregivers should be alert to neuro­logical changes.

3-minute read

PATIENT STORY ‍

Oncology

Could You Be a Good Caregiver?

Patients can become demanding with little motiva­tion for self-sufficiency. Read how a pro­spec­tive caregiver under­estimates the task.

7-minute read

Gastroenterology

Step Into Shoes of Chronic Pain Sufferers

Chronic pain sufferers need more endurance. Whether you are a friend, loved one or personal physician, here is an introduction to the world of these heroes that deserve our support.

9-minute read

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Vision

Clues A Patient Has Sjögren’s

When eyes are so dry they hurt and vision is blurred, it’s wise to seek an eye care professional. Patient response to anti­biotics may help diagnose this auto­immune disorder.

6-minute read

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Vision

Sjögren’s Syndrome: Pain Beyond Tears

Sjögren’s syndrome is often confused with dry eye syndrome. If it was just diminished tears, Sjögren’s syndrome might benefit solely from eye drops. This medical condition affects multiple organs.

5-minute read

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