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• How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed

  What is rheumatoid arthritis?Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. In this disorder, joints are affected by our own immune system. Sometimes, other parts of the body are also affected, like skin, lungs, and heart. Rheumatoid arthritis typically affects the joints of the hands, feet,...

• Are There Risks to Cryotherapy?

  Cryotherapy is a fairly new technology, and it has only been in use since 1978. It was at this time in Japan that the idea of lowering body temperature as a treatment procedure was discovered. The year 1978 seems like a long time ago for some people, but, in medical circles, it’s a very short...

• Is Asthma More Difficult to Control in Fibromyalgia Patients?

  For those who have fibromyalgia, there are various symptoms that will be experienced. Recent studies show that having other underlying conditions, such as asthma, is one of them. What does asthma have to do with fibromyalgia and how does this chronic illness affect your breathing?Studies have shown...

• What Is Autoimmune Hepatitis?

  Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver, and when the immune system of our body turns against our liver cells, autoimmune hepatitis occurs. The immune system normally protects the human body from external viruses, bacteria, or infection, which can cause serious...

• These Young Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Raise Awareness Through their Careers

  Treatment and management of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) has come a long way. It used to result in children dying at very early ages, but now they can live much longer and even flourish well into adulthood. This is a result of novel treatment methods, enhanced specialized care, dietary changes, and overall...

• Sherman Award Recipients for Crohn's and Colitis Research Contributions

  Photo credit: Diligent Rocket LLCBeginning last year, the Sherman Prize celebrates men and women who have made a big difference for those living with inflammatory bowel disease. Funded by the Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation, the award is given to exceptional researchers, doctors,...