Dr. Lisa M Balistreri M.D., M.S.

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• Activity Trackers Deemed Helpful For Rheumatic Diseases

  When it comes to a rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), taking any steps can cause pain. But now, researchers are stressing that certain apps and digital tools, like activity trackers, can have a positive impact on individuals with chronic arthritis. An activity tracker, also known...

• Can Scorpion Venom Really Reverse Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms?

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• Rheumatoid Arthritis After Lyme Disease

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• Can a Piercing Ease Fibromyalgia Pain?

  Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome that affects approximately 3 to 9 million American adults. The symptoms of fibro include painful, tender joints and awful body pain. These tender joints are sensitive to pressure in fibromyalgia patients. The healthcare community doesn't fully understand what...

• What Is Olecranon Bursitis?

  Whenever a bursa is inflamed and becomes swollen, it causes a lot of pain around the affected area. The condition is called bursitis. The inflammation and swelling of the bursa are the causes of pain. The bursa is a sac filled with fluid, which is always located between the muscles, tendons, bones,...