Arthritis targets the joints where bones come together, which is why the fingers are so often affected. Fingers and hands have many small joints that need to work together fluidly to allow everything ...

Although today's rheumatoid arthritis treatments can reduce symptoms, they often come with serious side effects. Results from a new mouse study suggest that a new light-activated drug delivery method ...

Arthritis symptoms affecting the fingers can potentially be eased by hand exercises, OTC or prescription medications, hot/cold therapy, and supplements like glucosamine and chondroitin. Splinting or ...

You reach for your coffee mug in the morning and notice your fingers feel unusually stiff and achy. You shake your hands a bit, attribute it to sleeping in an odd position, and go about your day. But ...

Pannus is an abnormal, extra layer of tissue in your joints that can cause pain, swelling, and damage to your bones, cartilage, and other tissue. It most often results from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ...

In the current paradigm for management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), obtaining clinical remission of symptoms remains the most important aim, but achieving radiographic remission is ...

Reactive arthritis (ReA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis triggered by an infection in your body. Bacteria and viruses can cause ReA. A bladder cancer treatment called Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG ...

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of the skin, joints, tendons, and nails. It can cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Treatment of ...