Phrases with «rheumatic diseases»

"Rheumatic diseases" refers to a group of conditions that affect our joints, muscles, or connective tissues. It causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in various parts of the body, making it difficult to move or perform daily tasks. Examples include arthritis, lupus, and fibromyalgia. Full definition

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Sentences with «rheumatic diseases»

  • «Patients with rheumatic diseases who have joint replacement surgery are at increased risk for joint infection, a potentially devastating complication,» said Susan Goodman, MD, co-principal investigator and a rheumatologist at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Scleroderma (also called systemic sclerosis) is a devastating autoimmune rheumatic disease which damages connective tissue. (okyanos.com)
  • The risk tool could also benefit people with other inflammatory rheumatic diseases that carry higher heart disease risk, such as lupus and psoriatic arthritis. (sciencedaily.com)
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