Matthew Reed, PT, MPT, CMTPT The health benefits of quality sleep, and risks associated with sleep deprivation, are wide-ranging and well-understood, and we cherish that feeling of rejuvenation after a night of productive sleep. Yet, for many, a good night’s sleep is hard to come by, and we often rise in the morning feeling unrested […]
By: Grant H. Louie, MD, MHS, FACR Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in the UnitedStates. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is now fast becoming considered a major CVD risk factor among traditional ones, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. RA no longer is thought of as a disease of only joints. […]
Unscramble each of the clue words. Copy the letters in the numbered cells to other cells with the same number.
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Snap, crackle, pop… “Doctor, why do my joints make these noises?!?”
Crackling, snapping, popping. These are common sounds that a joint may make. There are several reasons for why a joint may make these sounds.
Exercising your brain is great for overall health! Try our Rheum Fun crossword puzzle. To assist with answering the questions visit WashingtonArthritis.com. Locate the newsletter tab on our home page to read the latest edition of Rheumors that includes hints to answering the questions. Do we have you stumped? Find all the answers in the same […]
AIP Orange Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs Serves 20 Asian flavors tend to be rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients, like these meatballs, which incorporate orange zest, ginger, and garlic.
Angus B. Worthing, MD, FACP, FACR @AngusWorthing You may have heard that in the past few months, the Trump Administration has released preliminary ideas about reducing drug prices in the US through major changes in the various drug distribution systems (like Medicare Part B, the program for drugs patients receive in doctors’ offices). The administration […]
By Daniel El-Bogdadi, MD, FACR Osteoarthritis typically is thought of as a degenerative arthritis in which the joint space is gradually lost with little or no associated inflammation and erosions (loss of bone in the joint space). However, there is an aggressive subset of osteoarthritis that is associated with inflammation, erosions, and aggressive joint space […]
By Justin Peng, MD, FACR Pneumococcal infections, including pneumonia, are a leading cause of hospitalizations, morbidity and mortality here in the U.S. There are many different types of pneumococci, but the most commonly identified cause of pneumonia hospitalizations in the U.S. is the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, also called pneumococcus. Vaccination against these organisms reduces the […]