LATEST NEWS
Long-Term Registries of Biologic Therapies May Determine Risk for Rare Adverse Events in JIA
Knowledge, Attitude, and Current Practice of Primary Care Pediatricians Toward Immunization in Children With Rheumatic Diseases
Examining Associations Between Sex, Autoantibodies, and Microangiopathy in Systemic Sclerosis
Switching of TNFis Linked to Lower Drug Survival and Response Rates in Psoriatic Arthritis
Endocrine Society Updates Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Management Guidelines to Include Romosozumab
Amlodipine vs Other Antihypertensive Drugs Associated With Lower Long-Term Risk for Gout
Prescription Medications Accessed by Children Are Often Removed From Original Packaging
Adherence to Antimalarial Therapy Reduces Risk for Type 2 Diabetes in SLE
Systemic Sclerosis Myocarditis Associated With Higher Degrees of Myocardial Fibrosis
Increase in Placebo Response From 1999 to 2018 in Rheumatoid Arthritis
FDA Approves OTC Switch of Diclofenac Gel, Olopatadine Eye Drops
LATEST FEATURES
Updated EULAR Recommendations for Rheumatoid Arthritis Management With DMARDs
The European League Against Rheumatism developed recommendations for the management of rheumatoid arthritis with synthetic and biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.
Autoimmunity and Inflammation Link to Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Emerging studies aim to better understand therapeutic interventions that may mitigate increased CVD risk in patients with RA.
Recommendations for Nailfold Capillaroscopy in Assessment of Raynaud Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis
A panel of experts in the field of capillaroscopy and microcirculation published a consensus view on standardizing capillaroscopic image acquisition and analysis.
2019 ACR/Arthritis Foundation Guidelines for Hand, Hip, and Knee Osteoarthritis Management
The American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Foundation developed evidence-based guidelines for the management of hand, hip, and knee osteoarthritis.
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
