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Drugs Studied for Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Weight Loss

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Plus, rheumatology drug news from EULAR 2014

Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Arthritis, Fever, and Weight Loss In a Teenager Suggest A Rheumatic Condition

Jonathan S. Hausmann, MD  |  

Joint pain and swelling flare up in a 14-year-old boy who tests positive for inflammation, thrombocytosis, and human leukocyte antigen B27

Highlights from the European Congress of Internal Medicine

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An overview of highlights from the 2025 ECIM meeting, including research on treatment options for systemic sclerosis, the management of PMR & autoimmune testing.

Case Report: Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting with Scalp Necrosis

Jude Al Qaqaa, MD, Vladimir Falb, DO, & Kaitlyn Buzard, DO  |  

Giant cell arteritis (GCA), is an inflammatory vasculitis that involves large- and mediumsized arteries, most commonly the cranial branches of the carotid artery.1 It is seen in individuals 50 years and older.1 The most typical manifestation is new-onset headache with scalp tenderness and jaw claudication. 2 The most feared complication associated with GCA is permanent…

Psychosocial Factors & Pain in Hand Osteoarthritis

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Attention to factors beyond the standard nociceptive model of painin patients with hand OA, including psychosocial considerations &other comorbidities, may impact a patient’s pain perception &pain course.

Atherosclerosis in Patients with SLE & the Risk of Progression: A 10-Year View

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Research from Papazoglou et al. highlights the substantial risk of atherosclerosis progression and incident cardiovascular events in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus, as well as the importance of prolonged remission and the sustained control of cardiovascular risk factors in mitigating these risks over time.