Rheumatology is the study and/or practice involving systemic (body-wide) autoimmune inflammatory disorders of the musculoskeletal system, commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases. Rheumatologists are internists with special training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases. Rheumatism, or rheumatic disease, is an umbrella term used for conditions that cause inflammation of the connecting…
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