'Men as vulnerable to arthritis as women'

Arthritis, long regarded as a condition of aging and primarily associated with women, is increasingly being recognised as a multifactorial disease that affects men equally, driven not only by mechanical wear and tear but also by hormonal changes.

- ANAMTA FATIMA

Men also depend on small amounts of estrogen for joint integrity

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At the same time, rapid advances in medical technology are reshaping the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, offering patients a renewed promise of mobility and pain-free living.