Learn more from WebMD about connective tissue disease, including Diagnosis, Types, symptoms, causes of various forms, available treatment options and Prevention.

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks healthy cells. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Connective tissue diseases articles from across Nature Portfolio Connective tissue diseases are a heterogeneous group of autoimmune disorders that affect any of the body's connective tissues ...

THE relation between the thyroid gland and rheumatic disorders has long excited interest. 1–7 In particular, an association between some of the connective-tissue diseases and Hashimoto's ...

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Anti-inflammatory medications are a cornerstone of treatment for mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) but your diet also is important. Eating foods that ...

Kay Henderson from Australia has been suffering from a connective tissue condition identified as VAD. During her last moments, she had a painful goodbye with fans.

EDS is a rare genetic disorder affecting the body’s connective tissue and there are 13 different variants of the condition.

A group of researchers found an association between keratoconus and connective tissue hyperlaxity in a large cohort of adolescents and young adults.

This connective tissue disorder primarily causes problems with blood vessels and often enlarging the aorta increasing the risk of aortic dissection.

Recent studies indicate an increased risk of autoimmune connective tissue diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and alopecia areata among COVID-19 survivors.