LATEST NEWS
Bisphosphonate Treatment Recommendations for Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
Weight Loss Tied to Lower Hip Bone Density in Older Adults
Gout Increases Risk for Kidney Transplant Complications, Return to Hemodialysis
Effect of Tightening Opioid Regulations in Patients With Chronic Pain
Programmed vs Standard Infliximab Treatment Shows No Significant Improvement
Slightly Increased Serious Infection Risk With Biologic vs Synthetic DMARDs in RA
High Rate of Discordance Between Clinical and Ultrasound Assessment in RA
Comorbid Fibromyalgia Reduces Effectiveness of Biologics in Psoriatic Arthritis
Men With T2D, Osteoarthritis Experience More Severe Joint Pain With Insulin Use
Less Sleep Tied to Lower Bone Mineral Density in Women
Cannabis Use Disorder Has Declined Among Teens, Young Adults
LATEST FEATURES
Nanotherapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Advantages, Challenges, and Future Direction
Christine Pham, MD, chief of the Division of Rheumatology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis discusses the advantages and challenges of applying nanotherapies in rheumatoid arthritis.
Systematic Review of Nonpharmacologic Osteoporosis Treatment Guidelines
Researchers performed a systematic review of clinical practice guidelines to identify nonpharmacologic recommendations for osteoporosis treatment.
A Deeper Look at RA Disease Activity and Sleep Quality
The study authors examined the association between rheumatoid arthritis disease activity and different dimensions of sleep quality.
Addressing Physician Education to Improve Patient Outcomes in Gout
Dr Brian LaMoreaux emphasized the importance of screening, addressing manifestations, and physician education in improving patient outcomes in gout.
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
