Pegloticase is a new alternative therapy for patients with severe, refractory gout unresponsive to other urate-lowering agents. The goal of this therapy is to reduce disease burden, tophi size and frequency of flares and to improve quality of life when other treatments have failed. Persistent lowering of plasma uric acid (PUA) to less than 6…
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Rheumatology Research Foundation Scholarships Help Students Attend ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Seven students pursuing rheumatology-related careers will head to San Francisco in November on a Student and Resident ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Scholarship—awards that are open to students and residents from states that are underserved by rheumatology professionals. The Rheumatology Research Foundation has awarded the students $750–1,500 toward travel expenses and registration for the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting,…
Ethics Forum: Plagiarism in EMRs Saves Time, But Can Raise Risk of Errors
Case You’ve been asked to see an inpatient for a rheumatologic consultation. After seeing the patient, you enter an initial consult note in the electronic medical record (EMR). The next day, when you write a follow-up note for this patient, you copy part of your assessment and plan from your prior note. Soon after you…
Can DIY Medicine Tame Rampaging Healthcare Costs?
High health insurance deductibles, physician charges, medication expenses spur patients to seek less costly lab testing, surgical procedures, prescription drugs
Rheumatologists on the Move
Awards, appointments and announcements in the world of rheumatology
EULAR 2013: Emerging Imaging Methods in Spondylarthritis Have Advantages and Flaws
New technologies from diffusion-weighted imaging to ultrasonography are being studied and refined, but much is yet to be understood
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: New Research Delves Into the Risk of Comorbidities for Patients with Lupus
Studying factors that may lead to life-threatening comorbidities such as lymphoma and thrombosis could give rheumatologists clearer direction on treating patients with SLE
Basics of Biologic Joint Reconstruction
For young patients especially, this can delay knee replacement and provide better outcomes.
A Celebration of Accomplishments
ARHP recognizes health professionals for their contributions to the field
Experts Tackle Tough Pain Challenges
NIH conference brings together experts to discuss pain treatment
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