Beyond Joint Pain — Why Early Recognition of Autoimmune Arthritis Can Change Long-Term Outcomes
Joint pain is common. It is so common that most people who develop it, particularly in mid-life and beyond, attribute it to wear and tear, overuse, or the general physical demands of getting older. In many cases, this attribution is correct. Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent joint condition worldwide, and its mechanism is indeed degenerative rather than inflammatory...