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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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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 -
Monoarticular Arthritis: Which Patients to Treat for Gout? Free
- September 10, 2010
- J. Stephen Bohan, MD, MS, FACP, FACEP
- Emergency Medicine
A new clinical score supports decision making.- Reviewing:
- Janssens HJEM et al., Arch Intern Med 2010 Jul 12; 170:1120.
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Ultrasound Improves Accuracy of Joint Injection . . . But Does It Matter?
- July 29, 2010
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
Although ultrasound guidance improved accuracy, it did not improve clinical outcomes.- Reviewing:
- Cunnington J et al., Arthritis Rheum 2010 Jul; 62:1862.
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Predicting Response to Methotrexate in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Nonresponders are more likely to have negative antinuclear antibody test results, long-standing disease, more disability, and wrist involvement.- Reviewing:
- Vilca I et al., Ann Rheum Dis 2010 Jun 4;:
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Spotlight on Colchicine: The Colcrys Controversy Free
- June 10, 2010
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
A very old drug gets new marketing exclusivity — at what cost?
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Annual High-Dose Vitamin D and Fractures in Older Women
- May 13, 2010
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
- General Medicine
Recipients incurred unexpected excess risk for fractures and falls.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Sanders KM et al., JAMA 2010 May 12; 303:1815.
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Loopholes in the Clinical Trials Registration Process
- September 29, 2009
- Thomas L. Schwenk, MD
- General Medicine
Only about half of published trials were registered adequately, and only about half of registered trials were published within 2 years after completion.- Reviewing:
- Mathieu S et al., JAMA 2009 Sep 2; 302:977. Ross JS et al., PLoS Med 2009 Sep 8; 6:e1000144.
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Experts Found No Reasons to Restrict DMPA
- April 16, 2009
- Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
Experts recommended that DMPA be among contraceptive options for all women, regardless of their age or duration of contraceptive use.- Reviewing:
- Guilbert ER et al., Contraception 2009 Mar; 79:167.
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Ustekinumab Appears to Be Effective Against Psoriatic Arthritis
- February 20, 2009
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Recently shown to be effective against psoriasis, this agent also successfully treated psoriatic arthritis.- Reviewing:
- Gottlieb A et al., Lancet 2009 Feb 21; 373:633.
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