LATEST NEWS
Chronic Low Back Pain Study Results Indicate Benefit With Tanezumab
Patient Outcomes in OA Linked to Synovial Fluid Monocyte, Macrophage Subsets
Novel Index Developed to Measure Therapeutic Response in Childhood-Onset SLE
“Green Nail” Phenomenon May Assist in the Early Diagnosis of Psoriatic Arthritis
Hospital Prices Growing Faster Than Physician Prices
Lymphoma Associated With High Parotid Uptake and Pulmonary Lesions on PET-CT in Primary Sjogren Syndrome
Gout Linked to Increased Healthcare Use After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Hip Preservation Appropriateness Guidelines May Be Limited
Prevalence of Osteoarthritis in Patients Undergoing Transfemoral Amputation
Upadacitinib Gets FDA’s Priority Review for Treatment of Moderate to Severe RA
Bereavement Service May Reduce Complaints and Litigation After Patient Deaths
LATEST FEATURES
Intra-articular Agents in Knee OA: Treatment Options and Future Developments
Novel nonsurgical treatments for osteoarthritis are being developed, but the benefits of new treatments must be weighed against their cost and potential risks.
Cardiovascular Safety in Gout: Interpreting Data From the CARES Trial
Unexpected findings from the CARES trial have prompted discussion exploring the potential reasons for the observed discrepancy of increased cardiovascular mortality with febuxostat.
Protecting Patient Privacy: HIPAA Compliance in the Electronic Age
This second article devoted to cybersecurity takes a closer look at protecting patients’ privacy.
The Good, the Bad, and the Legal Questions: Examining Common Issues in Curbside Consultation Practice
Curbside consults are commonplace in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
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
