Historical redlining is linked to care utilization and fragmentation among patients with rheumatic conditions, highlighting the role of structural racism in these disparities.

Children with rheumatic diseases may face increased risks for COVID-19-related hospitalization, particularly those using glucocorticoids, rituximab, or mycophenolate.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ashtabula County is experiencing a spike in cases of strep throat and scarlet fever from strep throat ...

Jamuna Patil, Ravindra Sharma and Madhavi Kakade, (names changed) suffered from severe aches, pains and swollen joints for years before they were diagnosed with arthritis or joint inflammation and ...

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that it could become 'serious if left untreated' - signs and symptoms to learn ...

The bacteria can cause severe complications, such as rheumatic fever, and possible damage to the kidneys, liver, or heart, ...

"She was a trailblazer" whose work was "well before its time and was incredibly insightful," said Dr. Paul K. Whelton, the ...

Rheumatic disorders affect 25% of people, with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus impacting women of ...

Researchers have discovered how antibodies help to protect against contagious bacterial infections caused by Strep A, including strep throat. And the findings are already contributing to efforts to ...

HAY fever stuffs up your sex life, according to a study. The allergy, affecting millions of Britons, has been linked to lower sexual satisfaction and a higher risk of bedroom troubles. It was said ...

UK officials are checking for any possible cases of Lassa fever after a traveller to England, who has since returned to Nigeria, is known to have been infected. The virus does not spread easily ...

Strep A can also cause severe life-threatening infections like toxic shock syndrome, flesh eating disease and post-infectious illnesses such as acute rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart disease and ...