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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on rheumatology, editorials on rheumatology, and perspectives on rheumatology - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Placebo Treatments in Clinical Practice: Results of National Survey Free
- October 30, 2008
- Paul S. Mueller, MD, MPH, FACP
- General Medicine
Within the previous year, 55% of surveyed physicians had recommended at least one placebo treatment.- Reviewing:
- Tilburt JC et al., BMJ 2008 Oct 23; 337:a1938.
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Many Physicians Are Prescribing Non-Inert 'Placebo' Treatments Free
- October 24, 2008
- Physician's First Watch
About half of a small random sample of U.S. physicians prescribe placebo treatments, according to a BMJ study released online.Using a mailed survey, researchers... -
Rheumatology Group Issues Recommendations on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Free
- March 31, 2011
- Physician's First Watch
The American College of Rheumatology has issued recommendations on the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The recommendations, published in Arthritis Care and Research, focus on... -
New Classification Criteria for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- September 23, 2010
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
The goal is early identification of patients who can benefit from intervention.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Aletaha D et al., Arthritis Rheum 2010 Sep; 62:2569.
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Psychiatric Disorders in Rheumatologic Patients.
- December 11, 1998
- TL Schwenk
- General Medicine
Depressed and anxious patients in primary care often present with somatic complaints, including musculoskeletal pain. U.S. Army researchers used a diagnostic interview to assess prevalence . . .- Reviewing:
- O'Malley PG et al., Arch Intern Med 1998 Nov 23; 158:
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Diagnosing Vasculitis.
- September 29, 1998
- R Saitz
- General Medicine
Vasculitic disorders present a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. The pathogenesis is poorly understood, and vasculitis occurs as part of many clinical syndromes with similar, often . . .- Reviewing:
- Rao JK et al., Ann Intern Med 1998 Sep 1; 129:
345 352 . Hunder GG., Ann Intern Med 1998 Sep 1; 129:417 418 .
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The Significance of Discoid Lupus Erythematosus in Patients with Systemic LE
- April 12, 2013
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
The presence of discoid lupus erythematosus lesions in patients with systemic LE represents a more benign subset of otherwise unselected SLE patients.- Reviewing:
- Merola JF et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2013 Mar 29;:
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How Accessible Is Ambulatory Care for Mobility-Impaired Patients? Free
- March 21, 2013
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Many practices, particularly those providing gynecologic care, cannot accommodate individuals who use wheelchairs.- Reviewing:
- Lagu T et al., Ann Intern Med 2013 Mar 19; 158:441.
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A New Oral Drug for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- March 12, 2013
- Jonathan S. Coblyn, MD
- General Medicine
Adding tofacitinib to methotrexate after anti–tumor necrosis factor agents failed was effective in more than 40% of patients.- Reviewing:
- Burmester GR et al., Lancet 2013 Feb 9; 381:451. Miossec P., Lancet 2013 Feb 9; 381:429.
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Retrospective Review of Children with Chronic Nonbacterial Osteomyelitis
- November 14, 2012
- Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Most patients were girls with multifocal recurrent disease and family history of autoimmune disease.- Reviewing:
- Borzutzky A et al., Pediatrics 2012 Nov 1; 130:e1190.
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Pulsed-Dye Lasers for Tumid Lupus
- November 2, 2012
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
This effective treatment works quickly but does not prevent recurrence.- Reviewing:
- Truchuelo MT et al., J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2012 Oct; 26:1272.
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Gout Guidelines Issued Free
- October 1, 2012
- Physician's First Watch
The American College of Rheumatology has published new gout management guidelines in Arthritis Care & Research.Among the recommendations with the highest levels of evidence for... -
New Oral Drug Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
- September 18, 2012
- Jonathan S. Coblyn, MD
- General Medicine
Two studies show that tofacitinib might be as effective as biologic therapies.- Reviewing:
- Fleischmann R et al., N Engl J Med 2012 Aug 9; 367:495. van Vollenhoven RF et al., N Engl J Med 2012 Aug 9; 367:508. Fox DA., N Engl J Med 2012 Aug 9; 367:565.
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Briefly Noted
- June 15, 2012
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Therapy for pustular psoriasis, rituximab-related psoriasis flare, methotrexate for children with localized scleroderma, methotrexate for skin lesions in dermatomyositis, treatment of non–infection-related cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, and hydroxychloroquine to prevent congenital heart block -
First Guidelines Issued on Managing Lupus Nephritis Free
- May 4, 2012
- Physician's First Watch
The first guidelines on managing nephritis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus have been issued by the American College of Rheumatology. Among the recommendations, published... -
Dual-Energy CT: A New Diagnostic Tool for Gout
- November 29, 2011
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
Sensitivity and specificity were high in a small computed tomography study.- Reviewing:
- Glazebrook KN et al., Radiology 2011 Nov; 261:516.
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Risk for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Appears Higher in Tumor Necrosis Factor Antagonist Recipients Free
- October 14, 2011
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Dermatologists can help rheumatologists recognize problematic lesions. -
Pediatric Workforce Update from the American Board of Pediatrics
- October 5, 2011
- F. Bruder Stapleton, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Interest in pediatrics remains steady, with more residents choosing subspecialization.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Althouse LA and Stockman JA., J Pediatr 2011 Sep 12;:
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Comparing Therapies for Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- August 31, 2011
- Peggy Sue Weintrub, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The combination of methotrexate and infliximab shows promise.- Reviewing:
- Tynjälä P et al., Ann Rheum Dis 2011 Sep; 70:1605.
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Briefly Noted Free
- February 4, 2011
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
IVIG for patients with myositis and refractory esophageal disease; antimalarials to prevent cardiac symptoms of neonatal lupus and thrombovascular events in adult systemic lupus; and a sunscreen to prevent cutaneous lupus
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