Long-running fractures study doubles as a bountiful women’s health data source
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Osteoporosis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become weak and brittle. This increases your risk of broken bones (fractures). Osteoporosis is a “silent” disease because you may not have symptoms. You may not even know you have the disease until you break a bone. Breaks can occur in any bone but happen most often in: Hip bones. Vertebrae in the spine. Wrist. You can take steps to help prevent osteoporosis and broken bones by: Doing weight-bearing exercises, such as walking or dancing, and lifting weights. Not drinking too much alcohol. Quitting smoking, or not starting if
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/juvenile-arthritis
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of chronic, or long-lasting, arthritis that affects children. It happens when the immune system attacks healthy joint tissues. JIA broadly refers to several different chronic (long-lasting) disorders involving inflammation of joints (arthritis), which can cause: Joint pain. Swelling. Warmth. Stiffness. Loss of motion. JIA may last a few months or years, or it may be a lifelong disease.
Fibromyalgia
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/fibromyalgia
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a long-lasting disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. It also can cause you to feel overly tired (fatigue) and have trouble sleeping. Doctors do not fully understand what causes fibromyalgia, but people with the disorder are more sensitive to pain.
Pediatric Patient Reported Outcomes in Chronic Diseases (PEPR) Consortium (U19)
https://www.niams.nih.gov/grants-funding/funded-research/pediatric-reported-outcomes-pepr-consortium
PEPR Overview The Validation of Pediatric Patient Reported Outcomes in Chronic Diseases (PEPR) Consortium (U19) will capitalize on recent advances in the science of Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) to assess the health of children with a variety of chronic diseases and conditions in clinical research and care settings. Examples of
Genetic Sequencing Solves Drug Reaction Mystery
https://www.niams.nih.gov/genetic-sequencing-solves-drug-reaction-mystery
A researcher from Stanford University asked IRP investigator Michael Ombrello, M.D., to help her team follow a new lead in the mystery of why some patients with a rare inflammatory condition called Still’s disease were coming down with a life-threatening lung ailment.
Childhood Arthritis: When Joint Pain Affects Kids
https://www.niams.nih.gov/childhood-arthritis-when-joint-pain-affects-kids
Robert A. Colbert, M.D., Ph.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/robert-colbert-md-phd
Robert Colbert, M.D., Ph.D., leads a team of scientists in the Pediatric Translational Research Branch studying the etiology and pathogenesis of early onset arthritis, including axial disease in juvenile spondyloarthritis.
Keith A. Sikora, M.D.
https://www.niams.nih.gov/about/directory/keith-sikora-md
Dr. Sikora devotes his time in studying the pathogenesis of pediatric inflammatory disease, including juvenile arthritis and relapsing polychondritis.
Sjögren’s Syndrome
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/sjogrens-syndrome
What is Sjögren’s syndrome? Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic (long-lasting) disorder that happens when the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture in the eyes, mouth, and other parts of the body. The main symptoms are dry eyes and mouth, but the disorder may affect other parts of the body. Many people with Sjogren’s syndrome say they feel tired often (fatigue). They also may have joint and muscle pain. In addition, the disease can damage the lungs, kidneys, and nervous system.
Ichthyosis
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What is ichthyosis? Ichthyosis is a group of skin disorders. It leads to dry, itchy skin that appears scaly, rough, and red. The symptoms can range from mild to severe. Ichthyosis can affect only the skin, but sometimes the disease can affect internal organs, too.
Psoriatic Arthritis
https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/psoriatic-arthritis
What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that causes swelling and pain in joints and the places where tendons and ligaments attach to bones. Most people who develop psoriatic arthritis already have psoriasis (a skin disease), but a small number have joint pain before the skin rash.