Arthritis

Arthritis

Inflammation of bone joints, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure. There are over 100 types of arthritis.

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A group of hormones, including cortisol, which are produced by the adrenal glands. Some regulate the body's fluid balance; others influence the body use of fat and sugar (glucose). Corticosteroids ...

COX-2 inhibitor

Health care; Arthritis

A type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) designed to be safer for the stomach than other NSAIDs. COX-2 inhibitors work by inhibiting hormonelike substances in the body that cause pain ...

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)

Health care; Arthritis

A scan that measures bone density at the hip and spine to diagnose osteoporosis. Two X-ray beams with different energy levels are aimed at the patient's bones. When soft tissue absorption is ...

Discoid lupus

Health care; Arthritis

A form of lupus that affects only the skin. The condition is characterised by red skin lesions covered with scales that fall off and leave scars. Lesions are usually most prominent over the bridge of ...

Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS)

Health care; Arthritis

A class of medications that may actually work to modify the course of rheumatoid arthritis, slowing or even stopping its progression. Methotrexate and leflunomide (Arava) are examples of DMARDs.

Connective tissue disease

Health care; Arthritis

Any of a group of diseases characterised by degeneration of collagen – a key component of connective tissue, such as skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Connective tissue diseases include ...

Disc

Health care; Arthritis

A small, circular cushion positioned between two vertebrae in the spine. Each disc consists of two parts: a strong outer cover called the annulus fibrosis, and a "jelly filling" called the nucleus ...