LATEST NEWS
Achievement of Diagnostic Excellence Influenced by Thoughtful Feedback
Biomechanical CT More Cost-Effective Than DXA for Osteoporosis Screening
AMA Code of Medical Ethics: Guidelines for Immigrant Patient Care
Predictors of Remission, Low Disease Activity State Identified in SLE
Long-Term Exposure to TNFi Therapy May Not Affect Fertility in Men With Spondyloarthritis
ANA Indicative of Poor Response to bDMARDs in RA
CDC: Most Americans Report Excellent, Good Health
Effects of Physical Activity, Medication Use Evaluated in Psoriatic Arthritis
Insulin Resistance Does Not Increase Fracture Risk in Patients Without Diabetes
Clinical Outcomes Compared With Generics, Brand-Name Drugs for Chronic Conditions
Cardiovascular Risk Higher Among Black Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
LATEST FEATURES
Managing Ocular Disorders in Inflammatory Joint Disease: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Ocular symptoms can be the dominant clinical manifestation of rheumatic disease in some cases and knowledge of these relationships can improve the care of both the eye and the joint disease.
Interventions to Improve Vaccine Acceptance in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Citing recommendations and guidelines from worldwide government agencies and organizations, researchers believe that the consensus supports the safety of vaccinations for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are undergoing treatment with disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Examining the Clinical Implications of IL-17A Inhibition in Ankylosing Spondylitis
IL-17A inhibitors offer new options in patients with ankylosing spondylitis beyond TNFi agents.
AHA Issues Scientific Statement on Accurate Blood Pressure Readings
The American Heart Association has updated its scientific statement on blood pressure readings.
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
Skeletal Complications in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Comprehensive Review
Predictions in Medicine 2019: What’s Ahead
Derm Dx: Erythematous Rash on the Upper Back
Examining the Spectrum of Neurologic Manifestations in Antiphospholipid Syndrome
