Search results for "Rheumatology"
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of pain and swelling of right knee
High-dose vitamin D may make falls, fractures more likely
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/18/3.htm
18 May 2010
MKSAP Quiz: lower-extremity pain and ‘red knots'
Beta-blockers may have benefit in COPD patients
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/08/3.htm
8 Jun 2010
Rheumatoid arthritis hurts the whole body
Taking care of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis involved a partnership between internists and subspecialists, agree physicians managing cardiovascular risks, cancer or infections.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/arthritis.htm
1 Jul 2010
Obituaries
Winthrop Fish, FACP; Coy D. Fitch, MACP; and Edward D. “Ted” Harris, MACP.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/07/obituaries.htm
1 Jul 2010
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
Increased suicide risk, but not overall mortality, with fibromyalgia
Plasma renin activity helps predict response to antihypertensive medications
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/4.htm
24 Aug 2010
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: joint pain and plaque psoriasis
A 44-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of joint pain in the wrists, hands, knees, ankles, and feet. He also has a 12-year-history of plaque psoriasis. There are large erythematous plaques with an overlying silvery scale on the elbows, knees, sacrum, and scalp. The wrists are swollen and warm bilaterally, and there is bilateral synovitis of the metacarpophalangeal joints. There are effusions on both knees. The appearance of the toes is shown. The patient refuses to begin therapy with tumor necrosis factor ##alpha; inhibitors because of concern about possible side effects. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2010/11/mksap.htm
1 Nov 2010
MKSAP Quiz: follow-up visit for dermatomyositis
Home BP monitoring significantly lowers pressure
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/12/07/3.htm
7 Dec 2010
MKSAP Quiz: Low back pain
A 32-year-old man is evaluated for a 10-year history of low back pain and stiffness that are alleviated with exercise and hot showers. In addition to starting an NSAID and physical therapy, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/02/01/3.htm
1 Feb 2011