Beyond such autoimmune diseases as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatologists should consider hypothyroidism, dietary issues, and grooming habits in patients with hair loss
What Role Does Fascia Play in Rheumatic Diseases?
Recent research explores possible connections between abnormalities in fasciae and painful musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as scleroderma
Rheuminations: Road to Success in Medicine May Be Paved with Failure
How healthcare has benefited from breakthrough discoveries related to bovine spongiform encephalitis, H. pylori ulcer disease, and properdin by researchers who persevered despite criticism from skeptics
Why Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Should Be On Your Radar
With a wide range of clinical manifestations and frequent occurrence among rheumatology patients, APS is one for rheumatologists to watch
Rheumatology Drug Updates
Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know
Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Arthritis, Fever, and Weight Loss In a Teenager Suggest A Rheumatic Condition
Joint pain and swelling flare up in a 14-year-old boy who tests positive for inflammation, thrombocytosis, and human leukocyte antigen B27
Rheuminations: Why the Obesity Epidemic Should Matter to Rheumatologists
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
What Rheumatologists Should Look for in Diagnosing SAPHO Syndrome
SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis) is an obscure condition that can vex patients and clinicians
As Population Ages, Rheumatologists Prepare to Treat Elderly Patients with More Comorbidities
Cardiovascular disease, diabetes are among the conditions that add another layer of complexity in treating older rheumatology patients
ACR Releases Guidelines for Gout Management
The American College of Rheumatology’s two-part guidelines stress the need for treating to target, more aggressive management, and therapy