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Letters: Detecting Lyme Disease May Require Thorough Testing

Staff | November 1, 2013

A Western Blot test, and other assays, may be needed to confirm Lyme disease even if an ELISA screen is negative

Tips for Rheumatologists to Prevent, Alleviate Back Pain in Patients with Rheumatic Disease

Kimberly Retzlaff | November 1, 2013

A multidisciplinary approach that incorporates an exercise program, physical therapy, and ways to maintain good posture and a healthy weight can help patients find relief

Choosing Wisely’s Treatments, Tests that Pediatric Rheumatologists and Patients Should Question

Kurt Ullman | November 1, 2013

From autoantibody panels to assays for Lyme disease, the ACR and ABIM Foundation identify five common tests that are expensive, potentially harmful, and may not improve patient care

Researchers Look for Therapeutic Clues to Sjögrens Syndrome in Neural Pathways

Robert I. Fox, MD, PhD, and Carla M. Fox, RN | November 1, 2013

Beyond biologic agents, scientists study cytokines, chemokines, and the interface between inflammatory and neural/secretory pathways

Colchicine Effective for Acute Pericarditis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | October 25, 2013

Patients with acute pericarditis who are treated with colchicine in combination with a traditional antiinflammatory therapy experience a significantly reduced rate of incessant or recurrent pericarditis. (posted Oct. 31)

Survey Highlights High Out-of-pocket Costs for RA Care

Richard Quinn | October 25, 2013

The “RA in America 2013″ survey estimates out-of-pocket cost for RA treatment at $1,000 to $5,000 per year. (posted Oct. 25)

Telomere Length Provides Insights into Cartilage Aging and Repair

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | October 8, 2013

Chondrocyte telomere length might play a role in the natural aging of cartilage, as well as the development and progression of OA. (posted Oct. 8, 2013)

Study Points to Need for Increased Antirheumatic Therapy in Patients with Dyslipidemia

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | October 4, 2013

A new study suggests that patients diagnosed with RA as well as dyslipidemia may benefit from more aggressive antirheumatic therapy. (posted Oct. 3, 2013)

How to Manage Pain in Patients with Renal Insufficiency or End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis

Ruchika Harisingani, MD, Maha Saad, PharmD, CGP, BCPS, Manouchkathe Cassagnol, PharmD, CGP, BCPS | October 1, 2013

Narcotic and non-narcotic pain regimens can be used

ACR Issues sJIA Recommendations, SSc Classification Criteria

Kathy Holliman | October 1, 2013

Guidelines address advances in pathophysiology and treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis; criteria classify broader spectrum of systemic sclerosis