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5 Painful Joint Conditions That Are Commonly Mistaken for Arthritis But Need Different Treatment

Bursitis: The Inflammation That Sits Just Outside the JointBursae are small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the space between bone and soft tissue. When one gets inflamed, a condition called bursitis, the pain lands directly over the joint and feels indistinguishable from arthritis to most people. The shoulder, hip, and knee…

Times Life · Aug 7

6 Foods Indians Eat Daily That Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation and Joint Pain

Refined Sugar: The Chai Problem Nobody Talks AboutTwo teaspoons of sugar in the morning chai, two more in the afternoon cup, a mithai at the office, by evening, the average Indian has consumed enough refined sugar to meaningfully raise inflammatory markers. A 2014 analysis published in the American Journal of…

Times Life · Aug 7

Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Hits Indian Women Three Times More Often Than Men, And What Drives It

The Numbers Behind the GapRheumatoid arthritis affects roughly 0.5 to 1 percent of India's adult population, but that burden is not distributed evenly. Women account for nearly 75 percent of all RA cases globally, and data from the Indian Rheumatology Association places the female-to-male ratio in India at close to…

Times Life · Aug 6

Jatin Patel, MD: Why In-Office Infusion Centers Are Changing Arthritis Care

In-office infusion centers, commonly found in rheumatology practices, provide a patient-friendly alternative to hospital-based care by combining clinical oversight with convenience. As noted by Jatin Patel, MD, these centers not only enhance the patient experience but also allow physicians to maintain tighter control over treatment adherence and outcomes.

Medical Daily · Mar 12

Pregnancy brings unique challenges for people with autoimmune diseases – but with early planning, pregnancy outcomes can be greatly improved

Only a few decades ago, a diagnosis of lupus could mean giving up the dream of having children. Women with systemic autoimmune diseases like lupus were warned that pregnancy was too risky – both for them and their unborn babies. Fast forward to today, and the story is remarkably different.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025

Seminar calls for need to improve public awareness on Lupus disease

A seminar on Lupus disease organised here by the Institute of Rheumatology and Immunology (IRIS) on Sunday has called for the urgent need to improve public awareness on this systemic autoimmune disease, which can often have a devastating impact on health.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

A new test could save arthritis patients time, money and pain. But will it be used?

Stories of chronic pain, drug-hopping, and insurance meddling are all too common among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Precision medicine offers new hope.

WEKU · Dec 20, 2023

Study reveals hidden mental health symptoms in people with autoimmune diseases

Experts are calling for urgent mental health support for autoimmune disease patients.

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

NHS waiting times at every Merseyside hospital trust

Across the region, 20 hospital departments fail to give patients their first specialist appointment within 18 weeks

Liverpool Echo · Dec 17, 2022

Teens with chronic conditions face challenges and risks when they age out of pediatric rheumatology care

Living with severe inflammatory arthritis or any other serious condition of the joints, bones and muscles is challenging for anyone, perhaps most of all for children. Young patients often experience pain, swelling and stiffness in many joints, which can limit their day-to-day activities.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2022