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Advancements in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Helps Local Artist Overcome the Odds

November 17, 2022Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, Dr. Robert Koval, infusion therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

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Growing up, Ashley Scesny always walked with a limp, but doctors never seemed concerned. But by the time she was 13, her mom set out to get answers and they learned Ashley had juvenile arthritis, a chronic autoimmune disorder.

As …

Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, Dr. Robert Koval, infusion therapy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

The Link Between Chronic Inflammation and Rheumatoid Arthritis

March 1, 2021Filed Under: Arthritis Tagged With: autoimmune disorders, inflammation, infusion center, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

Texas Orthopedics Rheumatologist Dr. Robert Koval recently weighed in on the link between chronic inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis on WebMD. 

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack the soft tissue that lines the …

Filed Under: Arthritis Tagged With: autoimmune disorders, inflammation, infusion center, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

Understanding Common Types of Imaging: X-rays, MRIs and Bone Density Scans

February 12, 2021Filed Under: General Tagged With: bone density, broken bone, fracture, imaging services, MRI, Orthopedic Surgeons, osteoporosis, physiatrist, rheumatologist, rotator cuff, spine, torn acl, torn ligament, x-ray

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There are several diagnostic imaging procedures that can be used to detect potential injuries, including broken bones, torn muscles, ligaments and tendons and more. At Texas Orthopedics, your doctor will order imaging to help narrow the cause of an injury …

Filed Under: General Tagged With: bone density, broken bone, fracture, imaging services, MRI, Orthopedic Surgeons, osteoporosis, physiatrist, rheumatologist, rotator cuff, spine, torn acl, torn ligament, x-ray

Ways to Manage Arthritis Pain and Stiffness

February 11, 2021Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, arthritis pain, arthritis stiffness, arthritis treatment, Dr. Robert Koval, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

More than 23 percent of adults in the U.S. have arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There is no cure for arthritis but many times the pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints caused by …

Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: Arthritis, arthritis pain, arthritis stiffness, arthritis treatment, Dr. Robert Koval, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares May Be Predictable

February 1, 2021Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: PRIME cells, RA flare, research study, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares May Be Predictable

A recent study indicates that predicting and possibly proactively treating rheumatoid arthritis flares might be possible thanks to a type of cell that seems to accumulate in the bloodstream prior to a flare. The …

Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: PRIME cells, RA flare, research study, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

New Drug Combination May Help Ease Fatigue Caused by RA

February 1, 2021Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: methotrexate, prednisone, research study, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

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New Drug Combination May Help Ease Fatigue Caused by RA

A  study presented at the 2020 conference of the European E-Congress of Rheumatology shows that methotrexate and prednisone, two prescription drugs commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis, can help …

Filed Under: Rheumatology Tagged With: methotrexate, prednisone, research study, Rheumatoid Arthritis, rheumatologist

Tips to Minimize Arthritis Joint Pain from our Rheumatologists

November 23, 2020Filed Under: Arthritis Tagged With: active lifestyle, Arthritis, arthritis treatment, rheumatologist

If you have painful joints caused by arthritis, the thought of staying active might seem daunting or even unattainable. But, staying active actually helps to reduce joint pain and allows you to continue to do the activities you love.…

Filed Under: Arthritis Tagged With: active lifestyle, Arthritis, arthritis treatment, rheumatologist

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