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
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
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
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
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
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
MKSAP Quiz: 3-month history of fatigue, rash
A 58-year-old woman is evaluated for a 3-month history of fatigue and a nonpruritic rash on the chest and arms. The rash worsens with sun exposure. The patient reports no pleurisy, dryness of the eyes or mouth, arthritis, or Raynaud phenomenon. There is no evidence of synovitis. The appearance of the rash is shown. A physical exam and laboratory tests are normal. Antinuclear antibody test results are negative, and anti-Ro/SSA antibody test results are positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/09/mksap.htm
1 Sep 2014
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
TNF agents for rheumatic diseases associated with increased skin cancer risk
Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis are associated with an increased risk of skin cancer but not lymphoma, according to a meta-analysis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/2.htm
13 Sep 2011