In a recent study of unilateral lateral epicondylalgia, corticosteroid injection resulted in worse clinical outcomes compared to placebo injection, and there were no significant differences in those who received physical therapy or no physical therapy.
Chondrocyte Enlargement Sheds New Light on Cell Volume Regulation
New research describes the regulation of skeletal size and explores how cells sense, modify, and establish a volume set point.
Large Genome Study Identifies Genetic Risk Factors for Gout
Researchers have identified 28 genome-wide significant urate concentration–associated loci, underscoring the importance of metabolic control in urate production.
Susceptibility Loci Shed Light on Fundamental Pathways of Psoriasis
Investigators have described 15 new psoriasis susceptibility loci. The loci highlight the importance of the skin in both acquired and innate host defense and identify the innate immune response as a key factor in psoriasis.
Sequester Affects Rheumatologists on Two Fronts—Medicare Reimbursement and Research Funding
Rheumatologists are already feeling two effects from Congress’ inability to solve sequestration: a 2% reduction in Medicare reimbursements and slashed funding for research financed by the National Institutes of Health.
DNA Methylation Modifies Genetic Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
A first-of-its-kind study has been published that integrates genotype and epigenotype data across the entire genome.
ABIM Announces New Rules, Timelines for Maintenance of Certification
The ABIM recently announced that, beginning in January 2014, all physicians certified during or after 1990 (time-limited certificates) will be required to complete 100 maintenance of certification points every five years, as opposed to the previous ten-year timeline.
Negotiating Tips for Careers in Private Practice, Academia, and Industry
Rheumatologists need to be aware of the fine art of negotiating contracts when seeking employment. Here are some tips.
Pain Treatment Will to Become More Targeted as Knowledge of Pain Mechanics Increases
The notion of pain as just a peripheral, or strictly stimulus-driven, phenomenon is over.
Tips for Myositis Management
Differentiating between subgroups of myositis is a diagnostic challenge for physicians, but using some guiding principles can be helpful,
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