New research suggests that people may underestimate women’s pain level, while overestimating the pain level of men. Additionally, women’s pain is more likely to be attributed to psychological issues, whereas men’s will be attributed to physical issues.
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India is experiencing its second wave of COVID-19 infections, with daily cases in the hundred thousands. Here’s how you can raise money and awareness for the country.
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Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine), which is used to treat rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other conditions, may be in short supply. Here’s what to know about the issue and what to do if you can’t get your sulfasalazine prescription.
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A new, small study found that patients taking biologic treatment for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) had a positive antibody response after receiving both doses of Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
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A new study suggests that a one-unit increase in disease activity scores might increase risk of organ damage and early mortality for lupus patients.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in 12- to 15-year-old children. Should your child get the vaccine if they are immunocompromised? Here’s what parents of children with juvenile arthritis should know.
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If you’re immunocompromised, it’s important to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and to be surrounded by people who are vaccinated as well. This can lead to difficult conversations with loved ones who are hesitant or unwilling to get the vaccine. Here’s advice on how to handle it.
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In the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll, the vast majority of respondents said they have not had caregivers attend in-person or virtual medical appointments during the pandemic.
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In a study that assessed clinical images across four major rheumatology training resources, researchers found only 13 percent of images featured patients with darker skin tones.
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Many researchers believe nervous system issues are what cause people with fibromyalgia to be hypersensitive to pain. Now, new research suggests these problems may also cause hypersensitivity to heat and sound.
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