Scientists at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), working with researchers at sites across the country, have employed a new statistical method to identify predictors of spine damage severity in people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). These predictors include a number of genetic markers, as well as being older at... »

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 (historical) NIH Campus, Building 31, Room 4C32 Bethesda, Maryland Co-chairs Stephen I. Katz, M.D., Ph.D. Susana Serrate-Sztein, M.D. Introduction For nearly 30 years, there has been a recognition that the number of physician scientists has been in decline. This trend has been observed in the rheumatic diseases field both in... »

Connective tissue is the material inside your body that supports many of its parts. It is the “cellular glue” that gives your tissues their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. Cartilage and fat are examples of connective tissue. There are over 200 disorders that... »

This booklet is for people who have scleroderma, as well as for their family members, friends, and others who want to find out more about the disease. This booklet describes the different forms of scleroderma and provides information on their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, including what patients can do to help manage their disease... »

Temporal arteritis, also known as Giant cell arteritis and cranial arteritis, is a disorder that results in inflammation of arteries of the scalp (most apparent in the temporal arteries, which are located on the temples on each side of the head), neck, and arms. This inflammation causes the arteries to narrow, impeding adequate blood flow.... »

Spondyloarthropathy. A form of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. Source: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases – http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Back_Pain/default.asp »