Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Picture this: Your doctor orders an imaging test like a chest X-ray in preparation for an upcoming procedure, and the results show ...

The risk for lung cancer is high in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and pulmonary complications, according to a study published online Sept. 3 in Modern Rheumatology. Shunsuke Mori, M.D., Ph.D ...

Imagine you go to the healthcare provider because you have a bad cough, or maybe you fell and hurt your ribs. They want to make sure your chest is okay, so they take an X-ray or a scan. A few days ...

Two distinguishing features of long-standing RA are “swan neck” deformities and boutonniere deformities of the fingers (Figure 1). 3 Swan neck deformities develop with hyperextension of the PIP joint ...

Pulmonary nodules are classified as solid or subsolid, with subsolid nodules further classified as part-solid or pure ground-glass. Management strategies differ according to the type of nodule. A ...

Arthritis is a fairly common problem. Previously, it was considered an ailment associated with aging; however, this condition is now rapidly increasing among younger individuals and youth as well.

Lung nodules are common and usually develop after an injury or infection. However, in a small number of cases, they may be a sign of lung cancer. Lung nodules can vary in size and shape. They can ...

A new study of more than 10,000 non-smoking adults found that solid lung nodules were present in a considerable portion of study participants. Non-smokers are traditionally thought to be at low risk ...