Acne
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/acne
What is acne? It is caused when blocked skin follicles from a plug caused by oil from glands, bacteria, and dead cells clump together and swell.
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Action Plan for Lupus Research
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/working-groups/lupus-federal/action-plan
This document PDF format ( 747 KB) Prepared by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases December 22, 2015 Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Etiology and Prevention Genetics and Genomics Environment Epidemiology Chapter 2: Mechanisms of Disease Immune and Inflammatory Mechanisms Target Organ Damage Chapter 3: New Treatments
Sjögren’s Disease
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/sjogrens-disease
What is Sjögren’s disease? It is a disease that affects the glands that make moisture. It most often causes dryness in the mouth and eyes.
Reactive Arthritis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/reactive-arthritis
What is reactive arthritis? It is caused by an infection and results in joint pain and swelling. You may also have red, swollen eyes and a swollen urinary tract.
Living With Arthritis: Health Information Basics for You and Your Family
When people talk about having arthritis, they are usually talking about problems with their joints. The problems can affect any joint in the body, including: hands; knees; hips; neck; and lower back. There are many different types of arthritis with different causes and treatments. This webpage is going to give you information and tips on living with osteoarthritis (OA).
Sports Injuries
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/sports-injuries
Sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports or exercising. There are two kinds of sports injuries: acute and chronic.
Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01)
https://www.niams.nih.gov/grants-funding/conducting-clinical-research/observational-studies-grants
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applicants to pursue clinical observational (CO) studies to obtain data necessary for designing future clinical studies for musculoskeletal, rheumatic, or skin diseases or conditions. Research data from observational studies can enhance clinical study design by providing essential information about
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteogenesis-imperfecta
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease, also called brittle bone disease, that causes bones to be weak and break easily.
Osteoarthritis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoarthritis
What is osteoarthritis? It damages the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones, causing bones to rub together, producing pain, swelling, and loss of motion.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/carpal-tunnel-syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from your forearm, through your wrist, into the palm of your hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist. Learn about causes and how to cope.
Ankylosing Spondylitis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/ankylosing-spondylitis
What is ankylosing spondylitis? It is arthritis that affects the spine, usually producing redness, heat, swelling, and pain in the spine where it joins the pelvis.
Osteonecrosis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteonecrosis
What is osteonecrosis? Osteonecrosis is a bone disease in which the bone begins to die and collapse. Find out the symptoms and goals of treatment.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/polymyalgia-rheumatica-giant-cell-arteritis
Polymyalgia rheumatica and giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory conditions. PMR causes muscle pain and stiffness in the shoulders, upper arms, hip area, and neck. GCA causes headaches, scalp tenderness, jaw pain, and eye problems.
Osteoporosis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis? It is a disease in which your bones become weak and are more likely to break. There are no symptoms until a bone breaks.
Clinical Trials in the Spotlight - Completed Recruitment
NIAMS-funded clinical trials that are no longer recruiting but remain active to complete other study activities.
From the Acting Director: Looking Ahead to a Brighter Year and Welcoming a New NIAMS Director
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/about-the-director/letter/looking-ahead-to-a-brighter-2021
I think we can all agree that 2020 was a challenging year. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in unprecedented ways and has taken far too many lives. Despite that, I want to share some of my optimism for 2021.
Fibrous Dysplasia
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/fibrous-dysplasia
What is fibrous dysplasia? It happens when healthy bone is replaced with other types of tissue. Bones may become weak or oddly shaped, or they may even break.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/hidradenitis-suppurativa-hs
Hidradenitis suppurativa (also known as acne inversa) is a chronic, noncontagious, inflammatory condition characterized by pimple-like bumps or boils and tunnels or tracts on and under the skin.
Psoriatic Arthritis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/psoriatic-arthritis
What is psoriatic arthritis? It can occur in people who have psoriasis (scaly red and white patches). It affects the joints and areas where tissues attach to bone.
Rosacea
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/rosacea
What is rosacea? It is a long-term disease that causes reddened skin and pimples, usually on the face. It can also make the skin thicker and cause eye problems.