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What is a rheumatic disease?

More than 200 conditions are classified as rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and Sjögren’s disease. They tend to affect the joints and connective tissues, causing pain and swelling and impacting quality of life. Here’s what a doctor wants you to know about the different types, symptoms and risk factors—and how Johnson & Johnson is innovating new treatments.

What’s the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest?

Both are life-threatening heart-health emergencies, but they are two distinct conditions with different causes and treatment. Here’s what a cardiologist wants you to know.

By the numbers: Understanding dry eye disease

For National Dry Eye Awareness Month, learn about the causes of this common condition and how Johnson & Johnson is helping to find treatment options.

What’s the difference between IBS and IBD?

These GI conditions sound similar, and they also share some symptoms. But IBS and IBD are distinct disorders—especially when it comes to treatment and the risk of complications.

How robots are helping personalize knee replacement surgery

Learn the latest about this common procedure and how Johnson & Johnson MedTech is innovating to improve patient outcomes.

5 things we now know about bladder cancer

Paradigm-shifting new therapies are helping people with the disease lead longer, more comfortable lives. Learn how Johnson & Johnson is helping to change the treatment landscape.

What is IL-23?

This pro-inflammatory protein is the target of potential Johnson & Johnson medications that could help treat autoimmune conditions such as psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Building climate-resilient health clinics

When Mother Nature strikes—think triple-digit heatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes—vulnerable populations are at risk of missing out on much-needed healthcare. For Earth Day, learn how Johnson & Johnson is helping community clinics protect patients.

What is cardiac ablation?

Learn how Johnson & Johnson is innovating to help treat the millions of people who are living with atrial fibrillation and other conditions that cause an irregular heartbeat.