Search results for "Rheumatology"
New RA criteria focus on early indicators to prevent later damage
MKSAP Quiz: kidney stone prevention
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/2.htm
17 Aug 2010
Hypertension may be underdiagnosed in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are nearly 30% less likely to be diagnosed with hypertension than those without the disease, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/06/5.htm
6 May 2014
Finding and treating a tricky disorder
Hypercalcemia's causes run the gamut from the benign to the serious. Its diagnosis is just the beginning for a physician.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/03/editors.htm
1 Mar 2012
MKSAP Quiz: progressive right knee pain
Increased suicide risk, but not overall mortality, with fibromyalgiaTai chi helps with fibromyalgia
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/3.htm
24 Aug 2010
MKSAP Quiz: preoperative evaluation for knee replacement
A 66-year-old man comes for a preoperative evaluation before total joint arthroplasty of the left knee. He has a 25-year history of rheumatoid arthritis. He has had progressive pain in his left knee with activity, which limits his ability to hike. The patient has similar pain in the right knee, but it is less severe. He reports no recent morning stiffness. He is able to climb two or three flights of stairs without chest pain or shortness of breath. He has no other medical problems and reports no additional symptoms. Medications are methotrexate and folic acid. Following a physical exam and lab tests, what is the next best step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/28/3.htm
28 Oct 2014
Rituximab may not benefit patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome
Rituximab offered some short-term benefits to patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome, but none by 24 weeks, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/4.htm
25 Feb 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of swelling and severe pain
Imaging groups issue recommendations on screening for breast cancer
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/3.htm
12 Jan 2010
Rheumatologists consider cancer, cardiovascular disease
Conference coverage addressing highlights: TNF-antagonists don't increase cancer risk, Patients with RA have about the same risk of developing cardiovascular disease as type 2 diabetics, and an association between arthritis and periodontal disease.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/02/rheumatology.htm
1 Feb 2009
Internationally developed gout guidelines seek to improve clinical practice
Ten recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with gout have been developed by a multinational group with the aim of improving daily clinical practice.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/2.htm
14 Jan 2014
MKSAP Quiz: severe head and neck pain
Psychiatric tool adds disorders, guidance to primary care screening
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/3.htm
16 Mar 2010