Tag: rheumatoid arthritis
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HEALTH MATTERS 1/21: Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatic Conditions
By Annemarie Schorpion, MD An estimated 50 million people in the United States have arthritis or other rheumatic conditions, according to the American College of Rheumatology. While osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms, there are more than 100 different types of rheumatic disease that can cause debilitating joint pain if left untreated.…
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Autoimmune diseases in the era of COVID-19
By Mutahir Abidi, MD Millions of Americans take medications to suppress their immune system to treat an autoimmune disease, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lupus. Out of fear of contracting the COVID-19 virus, these patients may be tempted to stop taking these medications to boost their immunity. However, this is a decision that requires…
