New criteria for rheumatoid arthritis will help prevent the disease from crippling patients, U.S. and European doctors say. The doctors, members of the American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism, describe rheumatoid arthritis as a progressive autoimmune inflammatory disease -- primarily of the joints -- which left untreated can lead to bone and cartilage damage ...

ATLANTA, Aug. 17 (UPI) -- New criteria for rheumatoid arthritis will help prevent the disease from crippling patients, U.S. and European doctors say. Arthritis - Rheumatoid arthritis - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Musculoskeletal Disorders

Recently diagnosed with a joint disorder known as psoriatic arthritis, pro golfer Phil Mickelson may have some trials ahead if he wants to stay in the game. Doctors weigh in on what he can expect to face from this chronic disorder. Phil Mickelson - Psoriatic arthritis - Arthritis - Health - Conditions and Diseases

FRIDAY, July 23 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors add as much as $10,000 to patient's medical costs by strictly following guidelines regarding the diagnosis of arthritis-related back pain, a new study suggests.

Painful arthritis of the knee is on the rise as is the number of middle-aged people who refuse to let the condition interfere with their favorite sports or exercise. Active people in their 40s and 50s are challenging doctors to provide treatments that not only keep them walking but keep them running and jumping as well.