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ACR News and Information
The home page of the American College of Rheumatology, the official organization for doctors and health professionals who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Postgraduate Rheumatology Training ... [... more]
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What is a Rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. Many rheumatologists conduct research to ... [... more]
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Educación al Paciente - ¿Qué es un reumatólogo?
Un reumatólogo es un médico internista o pediatra que se encuentra capacitado mediante formación y experiencia adicionales para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la artritis y otras enfermedades de las articulaciones, los m& [... more]
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What are HIV-associated rheumatic diseases?
Musculoskeletal symptoms continue to affect over 50% of individuals with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. A variety of rheumatic disorders can be associated with HIV infection including joint pain, arthritis, muscle pain, weakness, and fatigue, ... [... more]
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HCV-ASSOCIATED ARTHRITIS
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause arthritis, muscle pain and weakness, and vascular problems in addition to liver disorders. These associated inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders are very common in individuals infected with the virus and ... [... more]
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What is tendonitis?
Pain in tendonitis or bursitis, commonly involving the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee and ankle, may be quite severe, often of sudden onset and usually made worse by movement. This inflammation of the soft tissue tendons and bursae located ... [... more]
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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
Carpal tunnel - a syndrome name so well known that nearly everyone has heard of it. Unfortunately, given this widespread familiarity, people often attribute any discomfort or pain in the hand or wrist to carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel ... [... more]
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JOINT SURGERY
Joint replacement surgery is typically recommended to patients who have tried non-surgical treatment but still have joint pain. While this is an extremely effective surgical treatment, total joint replacement should be considered as the last, ... [... more]
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THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND ITS LINK TO RHEUMATIC DISEASES
Our immune system is an amazing network of cells that function from very basic to highly complex levels. The purpose of this system is to protect us from our environment and watch for any early damage in our own cells. Sometimes, however, the ... [... more]
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METABOLIC MYOPATHIES
Metabolic myopathies are genetic diseases, usually inherited, that affect the body's muscles. [Metabolism refers to chemical reactions that provide energy and nutrients, or substances necessary for health and growth.] Some people with a metabolic ... [... more]
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OSTEONECROSIS
The bones in the joints of the human body require a steady supply of blood to remain healthy. Severe decreases in this blood flow can result in bone cell death, called osteonecrosis, causing the bone to collapse before the body is able to make ... [... more]
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