Connective tissue diseases are a heterogeneous group of autoimmune disorders that affect any of the body's connective tissues. These disorders can be inherited or acquired, and can present with a ...

THE relation between the thyroid gland and rheumatic disorders has long excited interest. 1–7 In particular, an association between some of the connective-tissue diseases and Hashimoto's ...

There are so many fascinating medical syndromes and disabilities to learn about, and there's a chance you may not have heard of this one. Do you know someone with EDS? EDS stands for Ehlers-Danlos ...

Connective tissue diseases (CTDs) increase the risk for adverse maternal and fetal outcomes during pregnancy, with varying impacts across different CTD subtypes, according to study results published ...

Using glucocorticoids, rituzimab, or certain immunosuppressants to treat connective tissue diseases is associated with greater risks for severe COVID-19-related outcomes.

The chronic illnesses that make doctors doubt their patients often start after what “should” be a short-lived sickness—like ...

uq.edu.au The fascial system builds a three-dimensional continuum of soft, collagen-containing, loose and dense fibrous connective tissue ... perpetuation of musculoskeletal disorders, including lower ...

Deciding to start a family is a big decision for any couple, but it’s even more nerve-wracking when the mom-to-be has a health condition that involves the heart. After all, her heart will be pumping ...