Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS)

Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) is an umbrella term for non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain. Other names you might hear are: juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic musculoskeletal pain…

HIV & Rheumatic Disease

HIV & Rheumatic Disease People with HIV infection and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) often have problems in their joints, muscles, and bones. People may notice these problems before they know…

Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Antiphospholipid Syndrome Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease mostly affecting women between ages 30 and 40. In APS, abnormal proteins (aPL) can cause the formation of clots in…

Behçet’s Disease

Behçet’s Disease Behçet’s (beh-CHETS) disease is a rare illness that affects the body’s blood vessels. It was discovered by a doctor named Hulusi Behçet in 1937. People with this disease…

Hypermobility Syndrome (Juvenile)

Hypermobility Syndrome (Juvenile) In hypermobility syndrome, a child’s joints move past the normal range of motion. Children with hypermobile joints are often called “double" or "loose" jointed. Hypermobile children may…

Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CPPD)

Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CPPD) Calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD)also known as “pseudogout” is a type of arthritis. In CPPD, calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals form in the blood and settle in joint…

IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD)

IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD) IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is an immune-mediated condition, meaning that it involves the occurrence of disease in organs as the result of an abnormally regulated immune system. The…

What is Health ?

Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. It encompasses all aspects of a person's life, including their…

What is a healthy life style ?

Living a Healthy Lifestyle: Tips and Benefits Living a healthy lifestyle can help you feel your best and reduce your risk of developing chronic diseases. A healthy lifestyle involves making…