Relapses Common with S. Aureus Nasal Carriage in ANCA-Related Vasculitis (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis had no influence on relapse rate (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - March 6, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Benefits for Intense Exercise Started 3 Months Post-TKR (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Twice as many patients had clinically important improvement versus those with less intense exercise (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - March 3, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Weak Thigh Muscles Increase Knee OA Risk in Women (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Growing evidence of relationship, but only for females (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - February 19, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Is AS a Progressive Disease? (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Many who lack radiographic sacroiliitis at baseline develop x-ray changes later (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - February 17, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Long Break from Anti-TNF Tx Not Needed for Joint Surgery (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Meds given safely within a month before arthroplasty (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - February 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Anti-TNF Therapy Reduces Sick Leave in Non-Radiographic AS (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Patients with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis need less sick leave after starting anti-TNF treatment (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - January 22, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
ACNA Titers in Vasculitis Decline with B Cell Therapy (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- But drop in immunoglobulin levels less robust (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - January 10, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Systemic JIA: A Separate Entity? (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Genetic architecture differs from other JIA subtypes (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - December 20, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Prior Infections Likely a'Minor Determinant' of Overall GCA Risk (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Herpes zoster in particular doesn ' t seem to play causal role (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - December 13, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
New Psoriasis Guidelines Aimed at Improving Outcomes (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- ' Treat-to-target ' goals to better individualize, evaluate, adjust regimens (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - December 9, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Glucocorticoids Linked to Organ Damage in SLE (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Even a dose as low as 4.42 mg/day, which is not typically associated with damage, increases the risk (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - December 3, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Make the Diagnosis: Nerve Concern
(MedPage Today) -- Case Findings: A 63-year-old left-handed male patient presents with tingling in both hands, particularly the left hand. He has struggled to sleep for the past week; after laying down to read, his hand begins to tingle. He reports the tingling only while lying down, he has no symptoms when sitting or standing, and the symptoms resolve quickly once he sits up. He reports symptoms across the whole hand (front and back), but more on the palm than the fingers. The tingling involves all fingers, but is less pronounced on the thumb. There is no muscle weakness, coolness, or discoloration. He reports no swelling...
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - November 21, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Lupus Low Disease Activity State Useful Target (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Large study shows LLDAS achieved by many patients (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - November 21, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Pro Soccer Career: A Risk Factor for Osteoarthritis in Men
(MedPage Today) -- Study also suggests controversial joint injections hike OA risk (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - November 16, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Guidelines Help jMRD Patients Transition to Adult Care (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- European recommendations for communication, coordinated care (Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology)
Source: MedPage Today Rheumatology - November 14, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
