Rheumatism

Abatacept is a synthetic protein that reacts with T-cells. T-cells are a normal part of the immune system, but they also play a role in inflammation and joint injury.

Apr 9, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Autoantibodies play a role in disease development in systemic lupus erythematosus. Titers of ds DNA antibodies can be used to diagnose SLE and evaluate disease activity.

Sep 25, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Hammer toe, which causes a buckling of the proximal toe joint, can be caused by any of the inflammatory joint conditions, including the connective tissue disorders.

Jul 25, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Current clinical opinions regarding the development and treatment of RA include improved pregnancy outcomes and natural therapies with fewer side effects.

Mar 25, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Lupus nephritis is a kidney disorder with symptoms ranging from mild hypertension to renal failure that can occur in patients with systemic lupus and related disorders.

Mar 15, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Dietary supplements are used to correct nutrient deficiencies, enhance the immune system and general health, and reduce inflammation in autoimmune disease.

Mar 11, 2007 - Elaine Moore

In the last few years, the effects of diet and lifestyle in autoimmune disorders have been studied intensively. Read on to learn how simple changes can help.

Mar 6, 2007 - Elaine Moore

With early diagnosis and treatment, as well as lifestyle changes, the outcome for patients with systemic lupus has improved considerably over the last few years.

Mar 3, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Mixed connective tissue disease is a distinct syndrome with features of arthritis, lupus, poymyositis and scleroderma that can progress to lupus or scleroderma.

Feb 25, 2007 - Elaine Moore

The autoimmune connective tissue disorders include various organ-specific and systemic conditions such as lupus and Sjogren's that affect structural tissue.

Feb 23, 2007 - Elaine Moore

This article describes drug-related lupus (DRL) and explains how it is differentiated from systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Nov 5, 2006 - Elaine Moore

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) belongs to a family of autoimmune rheumatic disorders with features that often overlap.

Oct 30, 2006 - Elaine Moore

This article describes the signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of dermatomyositis, one of the most common of the autoimmune inflammatory muscle disorders.

Oct 29, 2006 - Elaine Moore

Ankylosing spondylitis is a systemic autoimmune disease affecting the joints, heart, lungs, bowels and eyes.

Jun 11, 2006 - Elaine Moore

Relapsing polychondritis is a systemic rheumatic disease that destroys cartilage. It can occur alone or in patients with other autiommune disorders.

May 20, 2006 - Elaine Moore

This article describes the clinical and diagnostic differences between primary and secondary Sjogren's syndrome.

Apr 24, 2006 - Elaine Moore

This article describes the rheumatoid factor (RF) test, and it explains how RF contributes to symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis and several other autimmune disorders.

Mar 19, 2006 - Elaine Moore

This article describes the way patterns seen on the ANA test can be used to determine the specific antinuclear antibody that's present. This, in turn, helps determine wha

Mar 12, 2006 - Elaine Moore