IT is now well established that rheumatic polyarthritis and carditis occur one to five weeks after infections of the throat due to the Group A streptococcus. Although the preceding infections may ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common etiology for inflammatory arthritis in the older population, with an estimated prevalence of 2%. An older individual with inflammatory polyarthritis usually ...

Conclusion In conclusion, inflammatory polyarthritis is common in the older population. The diagnosis of such patients is often more elusive as "classic" symptoms are often less likely to occur.

The number of rheumatic fever cases reported to ESR in 2021 was down considerably on the previous two years. (File photo)Tom Wang / blank The ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic are likely ...

Rheumatic fever is a serious condition that can develop after an untreated strep throat infection caused by group A streptococcus bacteria. It often affects children and teens and may lead to long ...

Being diagnosed with a rheumatic disease is a life-altering experience that can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Rheumatic ...

Bonner, who signed with the Fever this offseason, began the season in the starting lineup before moving to come off the bench. She is averaging 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 21.3 minutes per game ...

Hull, the Fever's most effective 3-point shooter so far this season, started the game 0-of-2, taking just those two shots in the first half. She found her shot in the third, and her teammates knew it.

Cunningham joined the Fever in the offseason via a complex 10-team trade. Compared to the other players on the squad who have been playing alongside each other for multiple years now, Cunningham ...

RA primarily affects the joints, but it can also cause symptoms in other areas of the body, such as the skin. Learn how RA ...

Impact of education and social factors in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

Aari McDonald has proven to be a catalyst for the Fever. In her two games, she has played at least 25 minutes. She has had stat lines of 7 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals against Washington and ...