National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Uncovering a cure: NIH-supported research lays the groundwork for understanding and treating pain
From the lab to the bedside Pain affects millions of Americans. It’s hard to measure, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all...
Pain
Autoimmune diseases: What you need to know
Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by detecting and fighting harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses....
Autoimmune Disorders
Zain Verjee is no longer hiding from psoriasis
As a leading international journalist on CNN and other major television news outlets, Zain Verjee’s face was visible to millions...
Psoriasis
Meet the Director: Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H., D.Sc., National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Despite major progress, much is still unknown about the nature of disease. Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H.,...
Meet the Director
Sports injury? Finding a specialist can improve recovery
Many children and young athletes rival grown-ups with their skill and strength in the sports they play competitively. That makes...
Kids Sports Injuries
How to support kids with juvenile arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be difficult for children to live with. That's why it is important for parents...
Juvenile Arthritis
4 tips for keeping young athletes safe
To prevent sports injuries, kids need to get plenty of rest, play a variety of sports, and follow the rules...
Kids Sports Injuries
New research strives to understand juvenile arthritis
In addition to researching joint and bone health in young athletes, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin...
Juvenile Arthritis
Advantage, Wozniacki: Tennis star on taking charge of life with RA
Tennis great Caroline Wozniacki won 30 professional titles and held the No. 1 ranking in the world for over 70 weeks from 2010 to 2011....
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Biking, Pilates, and yoga: How one woman stays active
April is always on the go. She loves to hike and ride her bike to and from work, and went...
Low Back PainPersonal Story
Finding self-confidence with vitiligo
Tonja Johnson was 41 years old when she noticed a small, white spot on her leg. It wasn't long before...
Vitiligo, Personal Story"It doesn’t define you": Living with alopecia areata
Brittney Hammond was 8 years old when her hair started falling out. Her cousin was the first one to see the...
Alopecia Areata, Personal Story, Children and Teenagers, Men, Women