LATEST NEWS
Factors Associated With Opioid Use Before Total Hip, Knee Replacement Surgery
Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale Score Linked to Functioning in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
Increase in Unintentional Injury Death Rates Noted From 1999 to 2017
Elderly-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis Increases Bone Erosion Risk
Subclinical Cardiovascular Diagnosis May Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults
Examining Seasonal Variations in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Discordance Between Clinical Perception and Objective Data of RA Disease Remission
Insulin Resistance May Predict Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Presence of Fibromyalgia May Indicate More Severe Migraine Phenotype
Prenatal Opioid Exposure Harms Long-Term Child Development
Spine X-Ray Tool Can Assess Response to Osteoporosis Therapy
LATEST FEATURES
Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in RA
Research has consistently demonstrated racial and ethnic disparities among patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatology Advisor interviewed one of the authors of a recent study, Isabel Castrejon, to learn more about these disparities and any potential solutions.
An Exploration of Pharmacogenomics in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers found that using genes as biomarkers to identify the optimal therapy might potentially someday benefit patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Q&A: Bioelectronic Implant Leads to Significant Clinical Improvement in RA
Results of an investigational US pilot study have shown that a proprietary bioelectronic microregulator device, manufactured by SetPoint Medical, can benefit patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Clinical Updates in Craniovertebral Junction Disorders and RA
Investigators continue to find advanced radiologic imaging techniques for surgeons to use during interventions in cervical spine involvement in rheumatoid arthritis.
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
