Telling a patient that he or she has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia or another debilitating, painful and/or chronic condition can be upsetting for a patient to hear and difficult for a rheumatologist to convey. Given this, it’s important to prepare for the appointment. “Take a few minutes beforehand to contemplate…
Researchers from California and Texas have identified a new genetic syndrome that is characterized by systemic autoimmune disease of the lung and joints. The syndrome is driven by a genetic variant of a vesicular transport protein and is the first documented association between intracellular transport and autoimmunity. Levi B. Watkin, PhD, postdoctoral fellow at Baylor…
Recognizing, reducing risk of bone fractures in pediatric patients with rheumatic disease, taking glucocorticoid therapy
Recognizing psychological effects of chronic conditions can help rheumatologists implement multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Tips for diagnosing, managing hallux rigidus, metatarsalgia, neuroma and rear foot problems in rheumatology patients
Rheumatology Research Foundation Memorial Lectureship honors work of renowned rheumatologist Stephen Malawista, MD
COAMI work group advocates to make early detection, intervention and comprehensive care models integral to medical care
Data suggest changes in physiology of the gut post-bariatric surgery may result in medication malabsorption of immunosuppressive drugs
AMP-activated protein kinase may be link between nutritional excess, inflammation that leads to gout
Physician Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, shares his vision of genomics-driven, proactive, wellness-focused medicine in keynote address