LATEST NEWS
Clinicians Should Address Concerns and Limitations of DTC Genetic Testing
Postoperative Infection Rate Similar Across Biologics in RA
Footwear Intervention Ineffective for Improving Long-Term Pain, Disability in Gout
Allied Health Professionals Show Similar Clinical Assessment Rates in axSpA
SSc-PAH Risk Category Improves With Ambrisentan and Tadalafil Combination Therapy
Bone Marrow Lesion Etiology Examined in Knee Osteoarthritis
Family History of Rheumatoid Arthritis and AntiCCP3.1 Positivity
CDC: Racial Disparity Seen With Lupus-Related Deaths
Surgical vs Nonsurgical Interventions in Meniscus Tear With Knee OA
Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases on the Rise
Switching to Baricitinib From Adalimumab Provides Disease Control for Rheumatoid Arthritis
LATEST FEATURES
Cannabinoids in the Treatment of RA: Current Status and Future Prospects
Researchers found data that showed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the delta-tetrahydrocannabinol found in medical cannabis is likely to contribute to an increase in heart rate in patients who are susceptible to atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Medical cannabis was also not found to provide therapeutic effects when comparing it with a combination of cannabinoid type 1 antagonist, fatty acid amide hydrolase inhibitor, and nonpsychotropic cannabidiol.
Family Planning, Fertility, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers found data that support many reasons for infertility in both men and women with rheumatoid arthritis. For the best chance for a successful pregnancy outcome, it is suggested that being on well controlled safe, anti-rheumatic drugs for at least 3 to 6 months prior to pregnancy provides the best chance for women patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Predictive Testing for Rheumatoid Arthritis Goes Mainstream: Patient Perspectives and Considerations
Investigators found data to support the need to tailor individual treatment strategies to improve outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis, which includes further studies to identify biomarkers and patient education about testing and expectations for treatment.
Physician House Calls: An Old Model With a Modern-Day Twist
To shed light on this re-emerging phenomenon of physician house calls, MPR interviewed three experts.
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
