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Practice Pearls: Disaster Checklist

Staff | May 9, 2012

In any disaster, medical practices should have a number of items on hand that might be needed during an emergency.

A Rheumatologic Perspective on Intimacy and Chronic Illness

Iris Zink, BSN, MSN, NP | May 9, 2012

Sexual dysfunction is frequently one of the first manifestations of physical illness, but is often not inquired about on routine reviews of systems.

Case Study: 66-Year-Old Man with Visual Loss, Headache, Hematuria, Chronic Sinusitis

Eli Miloslavsky, MD | May 8, 2012

A 66-year-old man presented to the hospital with left-sided visual loss, headache, hematuria, and symptoms of a chronic sinusitis.

Drug Updates: Citalopram hydrobromide, Statins, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | May 8, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety

Désirée Van Der Heijde, MD, PhD, a Key Driver of Treatment Advances

Gretchen Henkel | May 8, 2012

Dr. van der Heijde learned early in her career that serendipity often plays a role in clinical research and treatment advances.

Lupus Survey Finds Gaps in Communication

Alexandra Schultz | May 2, 2012

More than 90% of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients experience a communication gap with their family and with their care team, according to a recent survey conducted by GfK Roper North America. The survey found that many SLE patients downplay their symptoms to friends, family, and even their doctors.

First World Autoimmune Arthritis Day Will Link People in “Virtual Convention”

Kurt Ullman | May 1, 2012

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day will be held from 6 a.m. EDT on May 19 through 5 a.m. EDT on May 21. It is a worldwide virtual convention focusing on autoimmune arthritis. Through the Internet, patients and supporters will be able to learn more about their disease while interacting with others from many countries.