Oslo, Norway - Extended treatment with azithromycin had little effect on reactive arthritis in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study reported by Dr Tore K Kvien (Diakkonhjemmet Hospital, Oslo, ...

Reactive arthritis (also called “Reiter syndrome”) is a painful inflammatory joint disease. The condition is relatively rare and is more common in men in their twenties and thirties. Inflammation ...

Shared features and clinical presentations can make diagnosis and management of psoriatic arthritis, non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis and reactive arthritis particularly challenging, according ...

A recently presented case-control study showed pediatric patients who experience infection with Clostridium difficile may develop reactive arthritis that is either unrecognized or misdiagnosed as ...

Increased understanding of the biology and survival tactics of Chlamydia trachomatis is suggesting that the post-infectious chronic arthritis experienced by many patients may actually be curable. The ...

Arthritis mutilans, a severe form of psoriatic arthritis, leads to tissue and bone breakdown, often linked to genetic factors like HLA-B27. Palindromic rheumatism features episodic joint pain and ...

Rheumatic diseases affect your joints tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. They include many types of arthritis, a term used for conditions that affect your joints. Sometimes, they’re called ...

Arthritis is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term that encompasses over 100 types of joint ...

Chronic chikungunya arthritis often mimics rheumatoid arthritis, complicating diagnosis and therapy, and necessitating ...

Considering taking supplements to treat reactive arthritis? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of reactive arthritis. Follow the links to read common uses, ...