Jonathan Hausmann, MD, a pediatric and adult rheumatology fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital, remembers seeing a patient with a red, swollen and tender big toe early in his fellowship and diagnosing his patient with gout. He was happy to be able to help the patient, and he called in…
Plus, updates on arhalofenate, ALO-02, and other rheumatology drug news, safety information
Recognizing psychological effects of chronic conditions can help rheumatologists implement multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Lack of efficacy, poor DAS scores may be misinterpreted as a drug failure
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases program recognized for excellence in training, innovation
Rheumatology Research Foundation Memorial Lectureship honors work of renowned rheumatologist Stephen Malawista, MD
Questions around prescribing steroids as bridge therapy, in long-term low dosages, or low-dose timed-release formulas, or not at all evoke controversy among rheumatologists
Medical residents relay insights on annual meeting sessions, lectures, networking events, and Boston tourism
A case of difficult-to-diagnose Whipple’s disease
Plus, hydrocodone combination products and brodalumab