Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease, affects roughly 1%
of the world's population. RA pathogenesis remains unclear, but genetic factors account for …

A child with polyarthritis is always a diagnostic challenge for the treating physician. By
definition, polyarthritis, taken in context as a subgroup of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, is …

Identifying the cause of polyarticular joint pain can be difficult because of the extensive
differential diagnosis. A thorough history and a complete physical examination are essential …

Chlamydia trachomatis and Chlamydophila pneumoniae are human pathogens; the former
being the etiologic agent for trachoma as well as a prevalent sexually transmitted bacterium …

Background There is a perception that the impacts of arthritis are greatest among older
adults. However, the effect of age on health-related outcomes in individuals with arthritis has …

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that can be associated with
permanent joint damage and disability. Because patients may be unaware of the association …

Objective To describe the exercise/physical activity and weight management efforts of
Canadians with self‐reported arthritis, to examine factors associated with their engagement …

Series editor: Dr. John M. Esdaile, Professor and Head, Division of Rheumatology,
University of British Columbia, and Scientific Director, Arthritis Research Centre of Canada …

Although DMARDs are potentially toxic, their skilful use by an experienced clinician can help
prevent problems. The incidence of serious side effects in long-term studies is rare. 5 …

Método problémico en seminarios de propedéutica clínica SciELO - Scientific Electronic
Library Online vol.25 número3 Entrenamiento basado en la simulación para la formación …