Kiana Taba MD

05/29/2026

AI accurately detects ILD in systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathy on lung ultrasound.

Researchers successfully used machine learning on lung ultrasound images to detect interstitial lung disease in patients with systemic sclerosis and idiopathic inflammatory myopathy, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/06/2026

Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Knee: What to Expect.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory disease leading to swollen, painful knees. RA is also a chronic condition, progressing through stages of worsening joint damage, increasing pain, and eventually, difficulty walking.

04/29/2026

How to Relieve Arthritis Pain in Your Knuckles.

Knuckle pain due to arthritis can make everyday tasks frustratingly painful, but you can find relief through a variety of treatments. From home remedies like rest, ice, and gentle exercises to more advanced medical options, there are ways to manage your symptoms.

04/22/2026

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03/13/2026

Overview of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive inflammatory disorder characterized by proliferation of the synovial membrane and persistent uncontrolled inflammation resulting in a chronic destructive polyarthritis. Typically, RA manifests as a symmetric arthritis involving numerous small and large join...

03/06/2026

How Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Diagnosed.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is challenging to diagnose, especially in the early stage, because the signs and symptoms are similar to many other conditions. Healthcare providers rely on a physical exam, family medical history, several blood tests, and imaging such as X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasound. MRI a...

02/11/2026

Early Stage Rheumatoid Arthritis in the Hands and Feet.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the joints of the hands, wrists, and knees, but any joint in the body can be affected. Beyond early-stage rheumatoid arthritis in the hands, some people experience RA that can damage other body systems, including th...

01/26/2026

Rheumatoid Arthritis Cysts and Nodes in Hands.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body, including the fingers, thumb, and/or wrist.

01/19/2026

Rheumatoid Factor (RF) Test and What It Means.

The rheumatoid factor test is most often used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Sometimes it is ordered to support a diagnosis of Sj?gren's disease, both of which are autoimmune diseases.