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

Pain · Swelling · StiffnessInflammation switched off
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Watch · Inflammatory arthritis
A healthy joint

Smooth cartilage caps the bone ends, and a thin lining called the synovium makes fluid that keeps the joint gliding.

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.

BloodstreamUric acidmg/dLtarget 65.2
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How it works · Gout
Uric acid is a normal waste product

Your body makes uric acid when it breaks down purines, found in your own cells and in some foods. The kidneys clear most of it.

Immune cellTarget cellTNFMedicine
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How it works · Blocking TNF
Immune cells release TNF

TNF is a chemical messenger. Overactive immune cells release it to call in more inflammation.

From the studio

Short video lessons with Dr. Tahir

Five to ten minute explainers to watch before or after a visit.

People make better decisions about their health when they truly understand what’s happening in their body. That’s why I built this library.

People make better decisions about their health when they truly understand what’s happening in their body. That’s why I built this library.

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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