Advancing Understanding of Shrinking Lung Syndrome in SLE
The diagnosis and management of shrinking lung syndrome, a rare complication of systemic lupus erythematosus, is discussed in a comprehensive review.
Diagnostic Testing
Sonographic Enthesitis as a Potential Marker of Radiographic Damage Severity in PsA
The association between sonographic enthesitis and severity of radiographic features of peripheral and axial joint damage in psoriatic arthritis was examined in a cross-sectional study.
Ultrasound-Detected Synovitis Predicts Short-term PsA Disease Flare
The ability of Power Doppler Ultrasound to predict short-term psoriatic arthritis disease flare was investigated in a new study.
Patient Involvement Can Reduce X-Ray Imaging Errors
Errors in X-Ray imaging can be reduced by having patients be involved.
EULAR Releases Imaging Recommendations in Symptomatic Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis clinical practice recommendations have just been released by EULAR.
Second Opinion Provides Different Diagnosis for 20% of Patients
One-fifth of patients who sought a second opinion at a single academic medical center received a different diagnosis from their primary care providers.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Sclerosis Patients Should Have Hand Function Evaluated
Study evaluated hand function and potential influence of functional loss on patients’ overall physical functions, health-related quality of life, and psychological status in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis.
Utility of Trabecular Bone Score in Assessing Bone Quality in Type 2 Diabetes
The trabecular bone score may provides an acute, albeit indirect, measurement of bone quality in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Ultrasound Finds Distinct Ankle Pathologies In Rheumatic Diseases
Ultrasonography detects different ankle pathologies in various inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
Prophylactic Hydration For Contrast-induced Nephropathy: Doubts About Efficacy, Cost-effectiveness
Study from The Netherlands randomly assigned 660 high-risk patients undergoing elective procedures involving iodinated contrast material to receive no prophylaxis or intravenous hydration.
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