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Clinical Applications of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography for Rheumatology

June 1, 2014 • By Nicola Dalbeth, MBChB, MD, FRACP

Advanced imaging technique allows physicians to detect deposition of monosodium urate crystals not apparent in physical exams and better diagnose gout... [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Crystal Arthritis Tagged With: crystal arthritis, Dalbeth, DECT, Gout, imaging, rheumatologist, Technology, Ultrasound

Tips from a Cardiothoracic Radiologist: Interstitial Lung Disease & Radiology for the Rheumatologist

June 17, 2022 • By Samantha C. Shapiro, MD

Due to its array of radiographic patterns, interstitial lung disease can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Adam Guttentag, MD, a cardiothoracic radiologist, shared tips for ordering and interpreting chest computed tomography.... [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Meeting Reports Tagged With: ACR Education Exchange, computed tomography, connective tissue disease, CT scan, CTD-ILD, ILD, interstitial lung disease (ILD), lungs, Radiologist, Vasculitis

Another Way: RheumMadness 2022 DECT in Gout Scouting Report

February 14, 2022 • By MedStar Georgetown Washington Hospital Center: Leen Al Saleh, MD; Ajita Acharya, MD; Elena Obreja, MD; & Akrithi U. Garren, MD

Research has found dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) may be a non-invasive and cost-effective option to help rheumatologists more accurately diagnose gout.... [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Crystal Arthritis, Research Reviews Tagged With: AI, artificial intelligence, DECT, dual-energy computed tomography (DECT), Gout, imaging, machine learning

Gout, Imaging & Cardiovascular Disease: 2 Experts Discuss Challenging Patients & Advanced Imaging

November 23, 2021 • By Samantha C. Shapiro, MD

Experts compare using ultrasound and dual-energy computed tomography (DECT) scan when diagnosing likely gout patients, and discuss the latest insights into the intersection between gout and cardiovascular disease.... [Read More]

Filed Under: ACR Convergence, Conditions, Crystal Arthritis, Meeting Reports Tagged With: ACR Convergence – Gout, ACR Convergence 2021, Gout, imaging

Tracking Bone Deterioration in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

April 2, 2019 • By Lara C. Pullen, PhD

Trabecular bone score and high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography may be effective for evaluating bone impairment in patients ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Rheumatologists may be able to use these methods, complementary to dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, to identify bone quality deterioration in AS patients.... [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Spondyloarthritis Tagged With: Ankylosing Spondylitis, AS Resource Center, bone density, bone mineral density (BMD), Osteoporosis, spine

A World of Difference: Updates from the Global Rheumatology Summit

January 20, 2023 • By Jason Liebowitz, MD

The second annual Global Rheumatology Summit focused on climate change, conflict and migration, as well as other global issues in rheumatology.... [Read More]

Filed Under: ACR Convergence, Conditions, Meeting Reports Tagged With: ACR Convergence 2022, climate change, Global Rheumatology Summit, idiopathic inflammatory myositis, Mentorship, migration, patient access, Workforce

ACR Image Competition 2022 Results, Part 2

January 17, 2023 • By Jonathan T. Cheah, MBBS

Tumoral Calcinosis in Systemic Sclerosis Plain radiograph and computed tomography images depict calcinosis in the region of the right shoulder, left elbow and cervical spine of a 71-year-old woman with a 20-year history of systemic sclerosis. Manifestations include high-titer anti-Scl-70 antibody, diffuse skin involvement, Raynaud’s syndrome, acro-osteolysis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, interstitial lung disease and complete… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Home Slider, Scleroderma Tagged With: calcinosis, Image Competition, sclerosis

Pseudo-What? Exploring the Classification Criteria Development Process for CPPD

December 12, 2022 • By Jason Liebowitz, MD

PHILADELPHIA—The term pseudogout has been a source of confusion among rheumatologists, especially as our understanding of calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition (CPPD) disease has become more nuanced. This condition has many complex and interesting facets that warrant closer investigation. An ACR Convergence 2022 session sought to update the audience on the progress to date in developing… [Read More]

Filed Under: ACR Convergence, Conditions, Crystal Arthritis, Meeting Reports Tagged With: ACR Convergence 2022, ACR Convergence 2022 – Gout, Gout

Gout Research at a Glance

November 28, 2022 • By Lisa Stamp, MBChB, FRACP, PhD

PHILADELPHIA—Approximately 60 research abstracts on gout were accepted for presentation at ACR Convergence 2022, including two plenary abstract presentations. It is exciting to see a wealth of research on gout being undertaken worldwide. Here, we highlight important points from seven of these studies. 1. Abstract 1810: Frequency and Patterns of Opioid Use in the Management… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions, Crystal Arthritis, Meeting Reports, Research Reviews Tagged With: ACR Convergence 2022, ACR Convergence 2022 – Gout

A Primer on Imaging in Myositis

November 9, 2022 • By Rochelle Castillo, MD, MS, Andro Licaros, MD, & Jemima Albayda, MD

In medicine, as in advertising, pictures can be worth a thousand words. From arthritis to vasculitis, imaging studies have been variably employed to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, risk stratification and prognostication of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders. The same holds true with the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM), in which the clinical utility is… [Read More]

Filed Under: Conditions Tagged With: dermatomyositis, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), myositis, positron emission tomography (PET), Ultrasound

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