Although spontaneous improvement is common, the severity and manifestations of disease are highly variable, and many patients require courses of corticosteroids some time during th... read entire story

Clinical studies (sometimes called trials or protocols) are medical research studies in which people participate as volunteers and are one way of developing new treatments and medi... read entire story

Patients with relapsing polychondritis usually present with dramatically swollen, painful, red ears. Sometimes, the nose is involved in a similar manner. These skin changes reflect... read entire story

The immune system is our defence system of our body. It does everything it can to destroy anything damaging that could be wounding our bodies. The immune system will protect the ot... read entire story