Diagnosing Pediatric Lyme Arthritis
Children are some of the most susceptible to Lyme disease. In many children, joint inflammation may be the first symptom.
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The Handoff: Your Week in Rheumatology News – 3/24/17
New guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis treatment with DMARDs and money being steered into lupus research highlight this week’s The Handoff.
The Handoff: Your Week in Rheumatology News – 3/3/17
Connecticut considers rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia for medical marijuana treatment, while Lyme disease-carrying deer ticks continue to invade Michigan. All this and more in this week’s edition.
New-Onset Autoimmune Arthritides After Lyme Disease
Multiple new-onset systemic autoimmune joint disorders–including rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis–may develop after Lyme disease treatment.
Evaluation of the Pediatric Patient With Joint Pain and Swelling
Watch a video providing a comprehensive review of the distinguishing factors between the presentation of septic arthritis and Lyme arthritis.
Natural Compounds With Anti-Borreliae Effects Identified
Polyphenols (baicalein, luteolin, and rosmarinic acid) and fatty acids (monolaurin and 10-HAD), and micronutrients (iodine and vitamins D3 and C) in combination with doxycycline were effective anti-borreliae substrates
Additional Primary Sign of Lyme Disease Identified
Additional symptom identified for early treatment of this potentially serious bacterial infection.
Lyme Disease a Continued Public Health Challenge
In the United States, the highest outpatient incidence of Lyme disease was seen among boys aged 5 to 9 years and adults aged 60 to 64 years
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