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Below we list the most frequently asked questions about Rheumatology.
Synthetic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (sDMARDs) are a class of medications used in the treatment of various autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
Janus Kinase inhibitors (JAK inhibitors or JAKi) play a significant role in the treatment of various rheumatic diseases by targeting the Janus Kinase (JAK) pathway. The JAK-STAT signaling pathway is crucial for the transmission of signals from cytokines and growth factors involved in immune responses and inflammation. JAK inhibitors interfere with this pathway, modulating the immune system and reducing inflammation.
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated streptococcal throat infection, specifically with Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It primarily affects children and adolescents, but it can also occur in adults. Rheumatic fever can lead to inflammation in various parts of the body, particularly the heart, joints, skin, and central nervous system.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Type III, also known as Hypermobility EDS, is a hereditary connective tissue disorder characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and a variety of other symptoms.
The diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is typically based on clinical evaluation, medical history, and physical examination.
The Beighton Score and the Brighton Criteria are tools commonly used in the clinical assessment of joint hypermobility, particularly in the context of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) hypermobile type, also known as EDS type III.
La condrocalcinosis de rodilla se refiere a la presencia de cristales de pirofosfato de calcio dihidrato (CPPD) en la articulación de la rodilla y los tejidos circundantes.
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar region of the spine. This narrowing can lead to compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots, resulting in various symptoms.
Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological disorder characterized by severe, sudden-onset, and recurrent facial pain. This condition is often described as one of the most excruciating pains a person can experience.
Rizarthrosis, also known as basal joint arthritis or thumb arthritis, is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the thumb. It can lead to pain and functional limitations.
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