In the wake of the much-publicized drug price hikes of common prescriptions such as Mylan’s Epipen and Turing’s Daraprim, patients and doctors alike have been scratching their heads about why drug prices keep increasing. Some reasons may be the rise of the cost of...
According to the Lupus Foundation, approximately 1.5 million citizens in the United States live with the autoimmune disorder known as Lupus. A study performed by French researchers indicates that people afflicted with systemic lupus erythematosus are also more likely...
Obesity can play a significant role in the effects of joint pain and arthritis in a person’s body. Just a few extra pounds has been proven to raise the risk of getting persistent joint pain or developing many forms of arthritis in joints. Thankfully, there are...
If a person is in pain, it can be difficult to move, even if they try using sheer willpower. People with chronic pain, including those who have arthritis, know this all too well. However, exercise can help in a number of ways. Not only is it great for maintaining...
Rheumatologists are busier than ever today, treating patients of all ages with a variety of complaints, the most well-known being arthritis. While many people consider arthritis a condition seen primarily in the elderly, rheumatologists commonly treat much younger...
