Search results for "Rheumatology"
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
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
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
MKSAP Quiz: managing systemic lupus erythematosus during pregnancy
This week's quiz asks readers to advise a 29-year-old pregnant woman with systemic lupus erythematosus.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/08/21/3.htm
21 Aug 2012
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
Specialty organizations highlight lists of common tests and interventions that should be questioned
Several medical organizations released lists of tests or procedures that might be overused in clinical practice, as part of the Choosing Wisely initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/26/2.htm
26 Feb 2013
MKSAP quiz: Woman complains of joint pain and stiffness
A 56-year-old woman is evaluated for a 2-year history of joint pain and stiffness of the hands.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/05/mksap.htm
1 May 2009
Prescription NSAIDs may have minimal clinical effect on knee osteoarthritis
Long-term use of prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for knee osteoarthritis (OA) was associated with minimally important clinical change in stiffness, physical function, and joint space width, but not pain, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/17/1.htm
17 Mar 2015