The younger that someone is when certain illnesses hit, especially before puberty, the more severe symptoms may be. And while ...

Cedars-Sinai investigators may have figured out why certain immunosuppressive treatments don't work well in rheumatoid ...

Psoriasis can affect the fingers, knuckles, nails, palms, and soles. Here’s what this psoriasis looks like and how to relieve symptoms like itch.

Objective Handgrip strength (HGS) is a simple, non-invasive measure associated with disability, frailty and disease activity ...

“Mascara was impossible—I couldn’t apply it because of my shaky hands,” said Aerin Glazer, who was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at 13. “I felt like it wasn’t made for me.” Many women with ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — More than 58 million Americans live with arthritis, often managing pain through shots that only last around six months before more are needed. For many, that leads to a tough choice ...

Researchers are testing low-dose radiation to treat the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee. The study, published by researchers in Korea and presented at the American Society for Radiation ...

Gout in your hands can cause sudden pain, redness, and swelling. Eating foods high in purines, like organ meats and certain fish, can cause gout flare-ups. Use ice and rest your hands to help reduce ...

A new treatment for a debilitating inflammatory condition which affects joints and skin has shown promising early results in an international clinical trial of more than 200 patients worldwide.

Treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically means taking drugs to address the inflammatory process that leads to joint pain in RA. These drugs may be taken by mouth, or by injection or infusion. But ...