Patient education from Youthful Medicine
Clear answers about arthritis, autoimmune disease and the medicines that treat them.
Plain-language guides, animated explainers and short video lessons, written and reviewed by a board-certified rheumatologist.
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Medical editor: Farhan Tahir, MD, FACR · Board certified in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Integrative and Obesity Medicine
Start where you are
Six ways into the library
Whether you were just diagnosed, started a new medicine or want to prepare for your next visit.
Conditions
30 conditions, from rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to gout and vasculitis.
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Medications
51 medicine guides covering how each one works, side effects and monitoring.
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Tests & imaging
What your blood work and scans look for, and what results really mean.
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Living well
Exercise, sleep, diet, pregnancy, travel and everyday medication safety.
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Video library
Short lessons recorded by Dr. Tahir. New episodes added regularly.
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For clinicians
Referral guidance, monitoring checklists and exam refreshers.
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Condition guides
The conditions people ask about most
Inflammatory arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A long-term autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the lining of the joints, most often in the hands, wrists and feet.
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Inflammatory arthritis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis that affects some people with psoriasis, involving joints, tendons, nails and sometimes the spine.
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Autoimmune & connective tissue
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
An autoimmune disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, blood and other organs, with periods of flares and calm.
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Crystal arthritis
Gout
A common inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystals, known for sudden, severe attacks that often start in the big toe.
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Bone & joint
Osteoarthritis
The most common form of arthritis, where cartilage breaks down and joints become painful and stiff, especially the knees, hips, hands and spine.
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Bone & joint
Osteoporosis
A condition of thin, fragile bones that raises the risk of fractures, often without any symptoms until a bone breaks.
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Animated explainers
See what’s happening inside the body
Every condition and medicine guide includes a step-by-step animation you can pause, replay and share with family. Here are two to try.
From the studio
Short video lessons with Dr. Tahir
Five to ten minute explainers to watch before or after a visit.
Farhan Tahir, MD, FACR
Meet your educator
Dr. Farhan Tahir
Dr. Tahir is a rheumatologist and the founder of Youthful Medicine in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. He completed his internal medicine residency at NYU Downtown Hospital and his rheumatology fellowship at the University of Michigan, and has more than 20 years of experience across academic, hospital, infusion and telemedicine settings.
Board certified, Internal Medicine
Board certified, Rheumatology
Board certified, Integrative Medicine
Board certified, Obesity Medicine
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