Lara C. Pullen, PhD, is a medical writer based in the Chicago area.
Lara C. Pullen, PhD | Issue: February 2015 |
Lara C. Pullen, PhD, is a medical writer based in the Chicago area.
Advanced imaging technique allows physicians to detect deposition of monosodium urate crystals not apparent in physical exams and better diagnose gout
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Rheumatology Research Foundation Memorial Lectureship honors work of renowned rheumatologist Stephen Malawista, MD