LATEST NEWS
No Significant Effect of Belimumab on Levels of Certain Anticardiolipin Antibodies
Risk for Infections and Cancer With Interleukin Treatment in Rheumatologic Diseases
Lipidome Module Associated With Markers of Osteoporosis and Atherosclerosis
Methotrexate Injection Approved for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Psoriasis Treatment
Voclosporin Superior to Standard of Care in Lupus Nephritis Trial
Prevalence of Arthropathy in Children With Down Syndrome Higher Than Previously Reported
Effect of Aging on 28-Joint Disease Activity Score in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Temporal Ultrasound May Be Useful in Giant Cell Arteritis Disease Monitoring
Sodium Hyaluronate Now Available for Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
Multiple Fracture-Linked Medications Increase Risk for Hip Fracture
Effects of Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunction on Bone Mineral Density in Adults
LATEST FEATURES
Women With RA Should Be Closely Monitored Before and During Pregnancy
Investigators suggest vigilance and careful pregnancy planning by a team of obstetricians and rheumatologists to reduce obstetric complications in women with RA.
ASAS Releases Quality Standards to Improve Healthcare of Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis
The Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society sought to develop a global set of quality standards to help improve healthcare quality for adult patients with axial spondyloarthritis.
Expert Insights on Osteoporosis From the ACR/ARP 2019 Annual Meeting
Chad Deal, MD, provides an overview of osteoporosis research presented at the 2019 annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.
Expert Insights on Rheumatoid Arthritis From the ACR/ARP 2019 Annual Meeting
Dana DiRenzo, MD, MHS, provides insight into the latest research on rheumatoid arthritis presented at the 2019 annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.
OPINIONS
Seizing the Opportunity to Create Change in the Rheumatology Field
Effective and affordable treatment options are essential to controlling costs within the rheumatoid arthritis treatment space and delivering value to patients.
The Opioid Epidemic: Why Your Prescribing Habits Matter
If physicians have a genuine interest in acting with beneficence and nonmaleficence, they should recognize that their prescribing habits have significant consequences for their patients.
Reexamining the Role of Concierge Medicine in Primary Care
During the last decade, the number of medical students choosing internal or family medicine has dropped by approximately 80%.
Wearable Fitness Trackers: Are We Placing Too Much Faith in Them?
The utility and effectiveness of wearable fitness devices are discussed in a clinician’s opinion piece.
Practice Managers Can Help Physician Group Grow, Thrive
Practice managers can either be beneficial to a practice, or add unneeded stress.
CASE STUDIES
Case Study: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus With Lupus Nephritis and Thrombotic Microangiopathy
A 19-year-old woman presents with complaints of progressive shortness of breath, chest pain, and lower extremity edema over the past month.
Case Study: A Syncopal Episode During a Camping Trip
A 52-year-old man presents to the emergency department with dizziness and fatigue after a syncopal episode on a camping trip.
Case Study: Rheumatoid Arthritis Cardiac Manifestations
A 69 year old man presents joint pain (wrists, elbows, hands, and knees) and swelling with no evidence of erosions.
Case Study and Clinical Highlight: Respiratory Failure in a Patient With SLE
A female patient with systemic lupus erythematosus presents to the emergency department with an 8 week history of dyspnea, dysphonia, and non-productive cough.
Case Study and Clinical Highlight: A Patient With Nephrotic Syndrome and Ankylosing Spondylitis
AA amyloidosis is a rare but significant complication of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and may lead to proteinuria and renal dysfunction.
SLIDESHOWS
Uncommon Mimickers of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Skeletal Complications in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive Review
Predictions in Medicine 2019: What’s Ahead
Derm Dx: Erythematous Rash on the Upper Back
