Search results for: physical function

Rheuminations: Why the Obesity Epidemic Should Matter to Rheumatologists

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | January 1, 2014

As changes in diet and eating habits have caused obesity rates to soar, research into the metabolic syndrome suggests obesity may be a form of a low-grade inflammatory state

The Role of Social Work in Patient-Centered Rheumatology Care

Jillian Rose, LMSW | December 1, 2013

Social workers’ ability to build trusted relationships with patients helps enhance care coordination and can improve patient outcomes

Ethics Forum: Difficult Parents and Termination of Care in Pediatrics

Lawrence K. Jung, MD | November 1, 2013

A pediatric rheumatologist faces continuity of care issues for a patient with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis whose parents are disruptive to the medical practice

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

Choosing Wisely’s Treatments, Tests that Pediatric Rheumatologists and Patients Should Question

Kurt Ullman | November 1, 2013

From autoantibody panels to assays for Lyme disease, the ACR and ABIM Foundation identify five common tests that are expensive, potentially harmful, and may not improve patient care

How to Manage Pain in Patients with Renal Insufficiency or End-Stage Renal Disease on Dialysis

Ruchika Harisingani, MD, Maha Saad, PharmD, CGP, BCPS, Manouchkathe Cassagnol, PharmD, CGP, BCPS | October 1, 2013

Narcotic and non-narcotic pain regimens can be used

Exercise Can Help Patients With Rheumatic Disease Live Well

Staff | October 1, 2013

Physical activity can decrease pain, reduce symptoms, aid flexibility, and improve mental outlook

Fellow’s Forum Case Report: When Pulmonary Symptoms Point to Rheumatic Disease

Naina Rastalsky, MD | September 1, 2013

A 48-year-old man with diffuse arthralgias and acute respiratory failure is diagnosed with antisynthetase syndrome

Rheumatology Research Foundation Announces 2013 Awards and Grants Recipients

Staff | September 1, 2013

The Foundation names winners of education and training awards, career development research awards, and disease-targeted research grants