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What Diet to Recommend to Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Vanessa Caceres | November 1, 2013

With no clear-cut, evidence-based dietary guidelines for RA, rheumatologists should advocate for a balanced diet to help patients reduce their risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis

Fellow’s Forum Case Report: New Sarcoidosis Cases in Patients Treated with Tumor Necrosis Factor–Alpha Inhibitors

Jonida Cote, DO, Thomas Harrington, MD, Alicia Meadows, DO, Fan Lin, MD, and Androniki Bili, MD, MPH | November 1, 2013

Two patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with TNF-alpha inhibitor therapy develop the multisystem disease

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

Veteran Rheumatologist Takes Expedition Medicine Trip to Rural Nepal

Steven S. Overman, MD, MPH | October 1, 2013

Steven S. Overman, MD, MPH, shares medical knowledge, supplies, and clinical practice expertise with locals in rewarding visit to Nepal’s Upper Mustang region

My Experience at the ACR Dallas Rheumatology Research Workshop

Katarzyna Gilek-Seibert, MD | October 1, 2013

A second-year rheumatology fellow reflects on lectures and lessons learned at the event

Sensory Nerves May Be Key for Osteoporosis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | September 10, 2013

Sensory nerves have an essential role in bone remodeling. In particular, semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) regulates bone remodeling by modulating sensory nerve development. (posted Sept. 9, 2013)

EULAR 2013: Researchers Expand Targets for PsA, OA Therapy

Thomas R. Collins | September 1, 2013

Experts discuss insights in the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis and the role of subchondral bone in osteoarthritis

How Manual Physical Therapy Can Help Rheumatology Patients

Alicia Lovato, PT, DPT | September 1, 2013

A physical therapist explains the benefits of functional dry needling, specific soft-tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and joint mobilization and manipulation techniques

Rheuminations: How Disruptive Technology Has Transformed the Medical School Classroom

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | September 1, 2013

iPads, social media, and massive, open online classes have changed the way we teach

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies May Benefit Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Staff | September 1, 2013

Acupuncture, mind-body therapy, and Chinese and Tibetan medicine may relieve pain and other symptoms of RA