Is There a Rare Skin Condition That Could Help Us Understand Complex Body Responses?
The short answer: Cladribine gave the best results, with a complete response rate of 27.1%. Scientists studied a very rare skin condition…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · June 28, 2026Why Does My Thumb Hurt So Much When I Move It?
The short answer: Rhizarthrosis, arthritis at the base of the thumb, can greatly limit daily hand tasks more than other hand arthritis.…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · May 19, 2026Could Weak Muscles Be Connected to My Thumb Arthritis?
The short answer: A large study found 15 genetic locations linked to muscle weakness in 256,523 older adults, which helps explain why…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · May 17, 2026Does Thumb Arthritis Connect to Bone Density?
The short answer: Bone density does not clearly link to thumb arthritis. In this study of 30 people with hand arthritis, thumb…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · May 14, 2026Could Your Genes Be Making Your Grip Weaker?
The short answer: Rare genetic changes can weaken grip. A study of 340,319 people found six genes that affect muscle strength. If…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · May 10, 2026Could Your Genes Decide If You Need Surgery for Thumb Arthritis?
The short answer: Genes may affect whether you need thumb surgery for rhizarthrosis; in this study, 10 genetic variants were linked to…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · April 29, 2026Can Your Smartphone Be Hurting Your Fingers and Thumbs?
The short answer: Too much phone use can hurt your fingers and thumbs. A 58 year old man developed finger problems from…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · April 24, 2026Why Does My Thumb Hurt? Understanding Rhizarthrosis and Thumb Arthritis
The short answer: Thumb base pain can be rhizarthrosis, a form of thumb arthritis. About 6.2% of people have symptomatic hand osteoarthritis.…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · March 30, 2026Could Your Job Be Causing Your Thumb Pain?
The short answer: Some jobs can raise your risk of thumb and finger arthritis. For example, women who type have 5 times…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · March 19, 2026Could Your Immune System Be Making Your Thumb Pain Worse?
The short answer: In 69 people studied, people with psoriatic arthritis had more activated CD8+ T cells that move into joints and…