Inflammatory bone loss is caused by a complex pathway that begins with inflammatory cell production of cytokines, progresses to abnormal bone absorption, and culminates in the destruction of joints, ...

The Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology Service provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of neoplastic (benign and malignant) and non-neoplastic diseases arising from soft tissue and bone, thus often ...

Reprints of articles in this series are not available for distribution, but the articles will be published in book form. The current volume is Medical Progress: Annual, Vol. III, 1942 (Springfield, ...

Brittle bone disease (osteogenesis imperfecta) is an inherited genetic condition that causes bone weakness. It can increase a person’s risk of fractures and other medical complications. A person with ...

Thanks to major progress in the understanding and management of rare congenital diseases and syndromes, many patients with these rare disorders are now living longer lives. With this progress it has ...

Pathology is the study of disease and how it affects the body. A pathologist is a medical professional, often a doctor, who examines and analyzes tissues to identify changes and unusual features.

Certain medications used in the treatment of bone conditions, particularly when combined with corticosteroids, may significantly increase the risk of a rare but serious jaw disease. This finding comes ...

Shi Wei, M.D., Ph.D., Division Director, Women's Health, has been named section head for bone and soft tissue pathology, effective April 1. Wei assumes the position from Gene Siegal, M.D., Ph.D., ...

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease that primarily affects intertriginous zones, such as the armpits and groin. It’s more common in women and typically presents in ...