By Dr Irwin Lim on September 29, 2011

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory rheumatic condition that is one of a number of diseases that are characterised by inflammation of the ...

By Dr Robert Russo on July 22, 2011

In my last post I introduced the enthesis, explaining that it is the site where the tendon (or other soft tissues) joins onto bone (hard tissue) to ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on May 24, 2011

By Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist One of the major diseases we have expertise in treating in BJC Health is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). I thought it was ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on February 18, 2011

It’s (almost) true. Yes, doctors do tend to prescribe medications, and all medications have potential side effects. However, this is one example of ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on January 31, 2011

Many patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis are relieved when they finally get a diagnosis. Relief, mixed with frustration. Usually, Ankylosing ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on January 22, 2011

by Irwin Lim, Rheumatologist It's often hard to explain the concept of autoimmunity in rheumatoid arthritis. The body's immune system attacks the ...

By Dr Irwin Lim on December 29, 2010

I can’t allow 2010 to end without mentioning the importance of the window of opportunity in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. TIME (wasted) = ...