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Is there a connection between the onset of psoriasis and the risk of autoimmune diseases?
ByMokhtar October 24, 2023April 19, 2026

In a recent study published in the Scientific Reports Journal, researchers evaluated the risk of new autoimmune diseases in individuals with early psoriatic disease. Study: Risk of incident autoimmune diseases in patients with newly diagnosed psoriatic disease: a national population-based study. Image credits: Flystock/Shutterstock.com Background Psoriatic disease, which often includes psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis,…

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What is a patient-reported outcome measure or PROM and the KOOS?
ByMokhtar October 24, 2023April 19, 2026

Image by FatCamera from Canva Pro Are you recovering from a knee injury or knee surgery and are you asked to complete a questionnaire, the so-called Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)? This blog highlights the purpose of these questionnaires and explains what the KOOS is and how it is relevant to you…

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COVID-19 increases the risk of autoimmune diseases
ByMokhtar October 24, 2023April 19, 2026

From a recent study published in JAMA network openedresearchers analyzed the incidence and risk of autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Study: Autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders after COVID-19. Image credits: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock.com COVID-19 and autoimmunity The causative agent of COVID-19, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2…

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Osteocytes: the ignored but crucial multitasking bone cells and how to activate them
ByMokhtar October 24, 2023April 19, 2026

For decades, scientific studies and writings on the cells that determine bone health have focused on two types of cells: osteoblasts and osteoclasts. But it turns out that a third type of cell, long overlooked and underestimated, could be the key regulator of bone remodeling. Today we will highlight this often overlooked bone cell….

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Understanding osteoarthritis: symptoms, causes and treatment options
ByMokhtar October 24, 2023April 19, 2026

Osteoarthritis is painful for many people and affects their daily activities and quality of life. The progression of this degenerative joint disease can be slow and gradual, leading to discomfort and movement limitations. Despite its prevalence, there is still much to learn about osteoarthritis and how to treat it effectively. Our blog article explores…

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