Search results for "Rheumatology"
Free educational tools available for diagnosis, treatment of lupus
Free educational resources are available through the American College of Rheumatology's Lupus Initiative to reduce health disparities for patients disproportionately affected by lupus based on race, ethnicity and gender.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/18/9.htm
18 Sep 2012
New guidelines released on lupus nephritis
The American College of Rheumatology released new guidelines last week on the screening, treatment and management of lupus nephritis, the first to specifically cover this topic.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/2.htm
15 May 2012
Managing medications in patients with heart failure
Internists can provide a medical home to patients with heart failure so that medications and supplements are regularly assessed and managed, according to experts.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2017/02/medications.htm
1 Feb 2017
Statins, gout guidelines fuel debate on best practice
This issue covers the debate about statins guidelines, evidence-based guidelines for gout, and physicians-in-training who face discrimination.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2017/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2017
Sjögren's criteria embrace multispecialty approach
Diagnosis and management of Sjögren's syndrome require participation by rheumatologists, ophthalmologists and oral medicine specialties, according to the first classification criteria endorsed by the American College of Rheumatology.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/6.htm
3 Apr 2012
MKSAP Quiz: Gout with flares
This week's quiz asks readers to determine the appropriate next step in management for a 59-year-old man with a 6-month history of gout, hypersensitivity to allopurinol, and more frequent gout flares.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/15/3.htm
15 Sep 2015
Arthroplasty associated with increased risk of heart attack in early postoperative period
The immediate postoperative risk of myocardial infarction following total joint arthroplasty may have been previously underappreciated, authors noted.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/01/2.htm
1 Sep 2015
MKSAP Quiz: 10-month history of generalized weakness
A 61-year-old man is evaluated for a 10-month history of generalized weakness. He reports no pain or myalgia. History is significant for hypercholesterolemia treated with a stable dose of simvastatin for the past 3 years. Following a physical exam, lab results, and a chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2015/12/22/3.htm
22 Dec 2015
MKSAP Quiz: New rash on legs
A 32-year-old woman is evaluated for a new rash on her legs. She was diagnosed with pyelonephritis 4 days ago and was started on a 7-day regimen of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole based on urine culture and sensitivity data; her urinary symptoms have improved. Medical history includes Hashimoto thyroiditis treated with levothyroxine; her dose was increased 4 weeks ago based on thyroid function studies. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2018/06/mksap-quiz-new-rash-on-legs.htm
1 Jun 2018
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://acpinternist.org/archives/2010/07/arthritis.htm
1 Jul 2010