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Rheumatology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in rheumatology.

Podcast: 10th Anniversary for HealthNewsReview.org

Gary Schwitzer reflects on high points, low points, lessons learned

10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD

'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier'

Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry

There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD

RheumNow: Drugs That May Induce Raynaud's

Incidence of side effect is probably underestimated

When "Unremarkable" Is Not Clear Enough

Radiology reports need to be held to higher standards, argues Saurabh Jha, MD

Methotrexate Safe With Chronic Hepatitis B Infection

Study suggests contraindication should be reconsidered

Anti-IL17A Tx Clears Most Cases of Psoriasis

Durable long-term responses with ixekizumab, secukinumab

Outpatient Surgery Safe for Total Hip

No medical or surgical events put patients at risk

Muscle Weakness Predicts Disability in Scleroderma

But muscle involvement not tied to higher mortality in this study

Leflunomide Tied to Modest Weight Loss in RA Patients

Weight loss at 6 months linked with higher 3-year mortality

Calling a Doctor by His or Her First Name

It's different without a longstanding relationship, says James C. Salwitz, MD

Denervation Tx Helps Patients With Discogenic Back Pain

Biacuplasty plus conventional treatment provided relief in trial

RheumNow: It Took Me 30 Years to Learn This About RA

Jack Cush, MD, shares insights into rheumatoid arthritis

Tophaceous Gout: When Is Surgery Needed?

Indications include skin ulcerations, nerve entrapment, recurrent infection

Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Education

In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing

RheumNow: 10 Ways RA Could鈥檝e Killed Glenn Frey

Jack Cush reviews the complications associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Dedicating a Career to Diversity and Disparities

NMA president Edith Mitchell, MD, laments racial gaps in medicine

RA Flares Common After Stopping Adalimumab

But anti-TNF discontinuation may be possible in select patients

Rituximab and IVIG: Possible Tx for Pemphigus Vulgaris?

Letter in NEJM describes long-term remission in 10 patients

Steroid Injections May Ease Jaw Pain in JIA

But relief is seldom complete and some patients get no benefit

RheumNow: The Ill-Conceived Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia

Where fibromyalgia diagnosis can go wrong, and how to get it right

Some Benefit With Entyvio for Arthritis in Crohn's

Trend seen for treating extraintestinal manifestations

Rheumatoid Factor Tied to Sjogren's Lymphoma

Disease activity also contributed to blood cancer risk in Sjogren's syndrome

RheumNow: Interstitial Lung Disease Not Increased With Biologics

New study explores risk of ILD in RA patients on biologics

Stroke Spike Seen in Autoimmune Disorders After Shingles Attacks

Risk increased by 50% in the first month

Is SAMHSA to Blame for a Broken Mental Health System?

Two members of Congress differ on how to fix a failing system

Negative Biopsy in Giant Cell Arteritis? Look to Symptoms

Histopathologic changes in the temporal artery wall not helpful

Teach Patients How to Communicate Symptoms Better

Patients should learn the eight characteristics of a symptom

Doctors Urged to Practice 'Conservative Diagnosis'

And sharing cell phone numbers is a good idea

Patient Registries See Promise and Challenges Ahead

Physician-driven registries adapt to a changing health system

ACR Joins Outcry Against ABIM's MOC Program

Calls it an "overreach" and questions ABIM's financial stewardship

Clear Health Costs: Having Insurance Doesn't Always Pay

The case of the $1,700 mammogram

Prolonged Remission Now Possible in Lupus

Less organ damage when remission is complete

Plaquenil Benefits Fetus in Lupus Pregnancy

Preterm birth and intrauterine growth restriction decreased with hydroxychloroquine

Stelara Eases Spine Symptoms in PsA

Improvements with ustekinumab maintained for 2 years

13 Apple Watch Medical Apps Made for Physicians

Even though there are over 3,500 apps that have been customized for the Apple Watch, there are few that health providers can actually utilize for themselves

Prednisone Offers Modest Relief in Sciatica

Oral steroids are commonly used but without much supporting evidence.

Squeeze Test in Finger/Toe Joints Won't Diagnose Arthritis

Sensitivity was low for metacarpophalangeal and metatarsophalangeal joints.

Mortality High in Systemic Juvenile Arthritis

Death rates are highest among girls -- up to 50-fold greater than in the general population.

Rituxan in Lupus: Responses Vary

Almost 60% improved at 3 months, yet 20% worsened at 6 months.

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