LATEST NEWS
IL-18 Levels Associated With Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Postoperative Opioid Prescription Size Reduced After Guideline Release
Telehealth in Nonhospital Centers Grew From 2014 to 2018
One-Third of Physicians Take More Than 10 Years to Repay Medical School Debt
Some Adverse Events More Common With Etanercept Therapy in the Elderly
Pediatric Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis and SAPHO May Represent Single Syndrome
Abatacept Well-Tolerated But Has Minimal Benefit in Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Effects of Aquatic Physiotherapy vs Health Education for Fibromyalgia
NSAIDs for Osteoarthritis Contribute to Increased CVD Risk
Prescription Drug Misuse Common in High Schoolers
Pamidronate Effective, Well-Tolerated for Chronic Nonbacterial Osteitis in Children
LATEST FEATURES
Shifting Perspectives: New Context for the Therapeutic Window of Opportunity in RA
Researchers reviewed literature that they believe defined early rheumatoid arthritis as being the first or second year from diagnosis, but that the emphasis behind the new definition of early rheumatoid arthritis is providing treatment that will prevent disease onset, which is less clear and requires further studies.
Bone Health Essentials: Follow-Up After Breast and Prostate Cancer
Improved survival of patients with prostate and breast cancer has come at a cost. Clinicians need to be vigilant with preventive care for patients with these cancers to maintain their dental and bone health.
Hand Exercise in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Clinician’s Perspective
Rheumatologists reviewed the outcomes of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who used hand exercise to improve function and subsequently improved daily living skills.
Navigating Patient Nonadherence to Osteoporosis Drug Therapy: A Clinician Perspective
Barriers to pharmacotherapy for osteoporosis warrant further investigation in order to reduce the elevated mortality and morbidity rates associated with the disease.
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
