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Patient Fact Sheet: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Staff | May 9, 2012

Several types of arthritis fall under the JIA heading. This inflammation begins before patients reach the age of 16 years, and may involve one or many joints and cause other symptoms such as fevers, rash, and eye inflammation.

Coding Corner: May’s Coding Challenge

Staff | May 9, 2012

A 54-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis is seen by the rheumatologist for a follow-up visit.

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

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.

Basics of Biologic Joint Reconstruction

Andreas Gomoll, MD | April 6, 2012

For young patients especially, this can delay knee replacement and provide better outcomes.

New Osteoarthritis Recommendations and Classification Criteria for Sjögren’s Syndrome and Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Kathy Holliman | April 6, 2012

The ACR has published three documents intended to provide clarity and consensus on management of osteoarthritis, classification criteria for Sjögren’s syndrome, and classification criteria for polymyalgia rheumatica. The documents, which represent the most current clinical evidence, research, and expert panel input and review, can help inform clinical practice and provide clearer target populations for future research.

Reflections on Living with Lupus, and on Treating It

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | April 6, 2012

There are some people whose purpose in life is to entertain. Some of us are fortunate to have them as our patients.

Five Ways to Get Involved in the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Simple Tasks Campaign

Staff | April 6, 2012

Last September, the ACR launched its first public relations campaign, called Simple Tasks. Here are five ways you can become a part of this important campaign.