Psoriatic arthritis
In some cases, a magnetic resonance imaging test (MRI) may be used to detect joint and soft-tissue inflammation that cannot be seen on X-rays. Because psoriatic arthritis may be associated with a loss in bone mineral density, tests may also be ... [... more]
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Ankylosing spondylitis
Treatment of AS can be guided by how the disease affects the person's ability to complete normal daily activities, sports, or hobbies. Exercise and physical therapy - It has been shown that exercise can significantly improve symptoms in patients ... [... more]
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Antinuclear antibodies (ANA)
INTRODUCTION - A test for antinuclear antibodies (ANA) test is common in people who are suspected of having an autoimmune or connective tissue disorder. Antibodies are proteins that are made as part of an immune response. Normally the immune ... [... more]
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The antiphospholipid syndrome
Clinical manifestations of the antiphospholipid syndrome Diagnosis of the antiphospholipid syndrome Treatment of the antiphospholipid syndrome Management of pregnant women with antiphospholipid antibodies or the antiphospholipid ... [... more]
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Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell (temporal) arteritis
INTRODUCTION - Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are inflammatory conditions that affect different parts of the body. They are frequently discussed together because polymyalgia rheumatica occurs in about 50 percent of patients with ... [... more]
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Sjögren's syndrome
INTRODUCTION - Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a chronic disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks glands that produce moisture in the eyes and mouth. This type of disease is called an autoimmune disease, meaning that the body's ... [... more]
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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Diagnostic approach to the neuropsychiatric manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus Non-coronary cardiac manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus in adults This topic review discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for SLE ... [... more]
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Vasculitis
Pathogenesis of Wegener's granulomatosis and related vasculitides Resistant and relapsing disease in Wegener's granulomatosis and microscopic polyangiitis Alternative agents in the treatment of Wegener's granulomatosis and microscopic ... [... more]
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