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July 24, 2018You may think of arthritis as something that only impacts older adults, but one in 250 American children have been diagnosed with this condition. More than 300,000 American children are impacted by some form of arthritis. When someone younger than age 16 develops an autoimmune or inflammatory condition under the arthritis... -
May 18, 2018You’re familiar with the term “arthritis.” But what about “rheumatoid arthritis” specifically? For millions of American women, this condition is a fact of daily life. Arthritis is an umbrella term that encompasses a number of different medical conditions. In fact, there are more than 100 types of arthritis, affecting more than... -
August 11, 2016When you were young, you may have heard your grandmother complain about the ache in her hands as “her arthritis acting up.” These days, you may be feeling its effects yourself. How much do you know about the condition? Arthritis is common in the United States — more than 50 million... -
February 1, 2016Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly affects cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over each other. It also helps absorb shock of movement. In osteoarthritis, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away.... -
May 6, 2015Arthritis, Ask an Expert, Back Pain, Back, Bone & Joint Health, Hips, Knees & Shoulders, Sports Medicine, Stay WellAre pain relievers actually bad for you? There are a lot of conflicting claims about them in the media. Unfortunately, there’s no simple “yes” or “no” answer. Pain isn’t something that should be taken lightly, yet it must be treated as safely as possible. The key is to learn about your... -
August 20, 2014Erlanger welcomes Dr. Jayne Crowe, rheumatologist, to the practice of University Rheumatology Associates. Dr. Crowe received her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and doctorate of medicine from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Penn. She completed an internal medicine residency program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia...
