Sjogren’s syndrome is a multisystem, chronic autoimmune disease of unknown cause. It frequently occurs in conjunction with other autoimmune syndromes, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, in which case, it is often termed secondary Sjogren’s syndrome. When presenting as a distinct illness, it is sometimes called Sjogren’s disease or primary Sjogren’s syndrome. What body parts are affected […]
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition characterized by pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. It can affect people of all ages and worsens over time. Therefore, it is vital to intervene at the earliest and take measures toward controlling this disease In this article: Home Remedies Dietary Tips for Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis […]
Read Dr. Lans’ latest article on eMediHealth Sarcoidosis: it’s causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. Read it here
Painful arthritis of the hip and knee is a common cause of disability. Over 30 million Americans struggle with osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. 14 million people have knee arthritis, half of whom are under age 65. Symptomatic hip arthritis affects about 2.4% of the population. Despite these impressive numbers, the traditional treatment […]
In our practice, we have been providing FDA approved intravenous therapies for immunologic and autoimmune disorders since 1999 when Remicade (infliximab), one of the original “biologics” was approved for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Since then, numerous additional biologic agents and advanced therapies have been made available for chronic conditions including Systemic Lupus, Sjogren’s Syndrome, […]
Dr. David Lans was asked for his insight into the connection between arthritis and depression in a recent article on the Global Healthy Living Foundation’s arthritis-focused website, creakeyjoints.org. Read the full article here… As anyone with arthritis understands, it’s not just a “joints” condition — the pain affects your whole life, including your mental health. […]
If you experience fatigue, low energy, aches and pains, or just don’t feel yourself, you may be struggling with chronic inflammation, an ongoing activation of your immune system. Longstanding inflammation increases the risk for many chronic diseases including heart disease, diabetes, dementia, arthritis, and cancer. So, it is important to identify the problem and make […]
These days, we hear a lot about inflammation. Chronic inflammation plays a major role in many degenerative disorders, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, the aging process, and even cancer. What exactly is inflammation? Inflammation is activation of the immune system, which is called into play whenever there is a threat to the organism. This may be a […]
