LATEST NEWS
Adverse Mucocutaneous Events Associated With Low Dose Methotrexate
Intra-Articular Glucocorticoid Injection Safe for Pediatric Lyme Arthritis
Tools for Better Identification of Future Bone Loss in Perimenopause
Oral Glucocorticoid-Related Infection Incidence in Giant Cell Arteritis
Bone-Anchored Implants Used to Repair Annular Defects During Diskectomies
Peritenon Extensor Tendon Inflammation Associated With Active PsA Enthesitis
Elderly Women May Still Benefit From Osteoporosis Treatment
Neuropathic-Like Pain Linked to Central Sensitization in Knee OA
Many Patients Excluded From Knee Cartilage Research Studies
ACP Updates Recommendations for Developing Clinical Guidelines
Carotid Ultrasound Improves CV Risk Stratification for Psoriatic Diseases
LATEST FEATURES
Redefining the Way Chronic Pain Is Categorized
The 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases includes chronic pain in the “Symptoms, Signs or Clinical Findings” category.
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in RA Is of Uncertain Utility
Physicians interviewed by Rheumatology Advisor recommend using the Clinical Disease Activity Index and to treat-to-target by measuring clinical response and adapting therapy rapidly for patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Examining the Cardioprotective Benefits of Urate-Lowering Therapy in Gout
The authors reviewed the effects of urate-lowering therapy on cardiovascular disease in patients with gout.
Cardiovascular Risks in RA: Current Challenges and Future Directions
Researchers found data that showed screening, and subsequent statin intervention, is cost-effective and cost-saving, which might be increased by identifying patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are high-risk for cardiovascular disease and in need of preventive therapy.
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
