Connective tissues consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons. A joint is held together by ligaments which give the joints their stability. Cartilage is found at the ends of bones and where ...

Mixed connective tissue disease is a complicated disease. Because it has symptoms of other disorders, it is considered an ...

Patients with connective tissue diseases who experienced COVID-19-related hospitalization, severe inpatient stays, and mortality were predominantly older and men. Using glucocorticoids, rituzimab, or ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Anti-inflammatory medications are a cornerstone of treatment for mixed connective ...