Researchers Home In on Optimal Biopsy Length for Giant Cell Arteritis Researchers Home In on Optimal Biopsy Length for Giant Cell Arteritis
A new retrospective analysis has found 1.5 cm to 2 cm to be the optimal length of a temporal artery biopsy for detecting giant cell arteritis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - September 1, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Pulmonary Function Tests Not a Good Substitute in ILD Screening Pulmonary Function Tests Not a Good Substitute in ILD Screening
Any screening algorithm should include high-resolution CT, which is good at prognosticating disease, say the authors of a retrospective study of 212 patients with systemic sclerosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - July 6, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
ACR Issues Guidances for MIS-C and Pediatric Rheumatic Disease ACR Issues Guidances for MIS-C and Pediatric Rheumatic Disease
Two new clinical guidance documents from the American College of Rheumatology provide evidence-based recommendations for managing pediatric rheumatic disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - June 26, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Some Rheumatic Diseases Tied to Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19 Some Rheumatic Diseases Tied to Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19
Patients with some inflammatory rheumatic conditions are at higher risk for hospital-diagnosed COVID-19 infection compared with the general population, but it depends on the condition and therapy used to treat it, according to a study from Spain.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - June 22, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
EULAR Provides COVID-19 Recommendations EULAR Provides COVID-19 Recommendations
The European League Against Rheumatism provisional recommendations for the management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases with COVID-19 concur with guidance already released.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - June 15, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
TNF Inhibitors May Dampen COVID-19 Severity TNF Inhibitors May Dampen COVID-19 Severity
Patients on a TNF inhibitor when contracting COVID-19 were less likely to require hospitalization. Conversely, patients on ≥ 10 mg of prednisone daily when infected were more likely to be hospitalized.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - May 21, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Chronic Pain Syndromes Share Similar Upper-Airway Symptoms Chronic Pain Syndromes Share Similar Upper-Airway Symptoms
Patients with chronic pain syndromes have similar voice and airway presentations that are distinct from those of people without chronic pain, new research shows.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - May 8, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Managing Chronic Pain During the COVID-19 Outbreak Managing Chronic Pain During the COVID-19 Outbreak
This article provides guidance for rapidly transitioning chronic pain patients to remote care.Pain (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - April 23, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Infusion Center Directors Shuffle Services in the Era of COVID-19 Infusion Center Directors Shuffle Services in the Era of COVID-19
With social distancing imperative, one Kentucky rheumatology practice has arranged for ' drive-by ' injections for some higher-risk patients who require subcutaneous administration of biologic agents.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - April 14, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
COVID-19: More Hydroxychloroquine Data From France COVID-19: More Hydroxychloroquine Data From France
Further promising data from the Marseille group on the impact of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients have been posted, but one French expert warns that doubts remain over the quality of the results.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - March 30, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Virtual Reality Game Lets Dutch Patients'Shoot' Their Pain Virtual Reality Game Lets Dutch Patients'Shoot' Their Pain
When the pain gets too much in his left hand, Brian Thompson puts on a virtual-reality headset and jumps into a digital world where he can blast away at little red monsters representing his ailment.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - March 11, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Anesthesiology News Source Type: news
Tramadol Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Older Adults Tramadol Linked to Increased Hip Fracture Risk in Older Adults
An increased risk of falls is speculated as a possible factor in the fracture risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - February 11, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Knee Replacement Timing Out of Step for Most Candidates Knee Replacement Timing Out of Step for Most Candidates
Few patients with knee osteoarthritis receive the elective surgery within 2 years, a study found; delays were more common among African Americans.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - January 15, 2020 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Most Tools for Assessing Pain, Sedation in Preverbal Kids Not Well Validated Most Tools for Assessing Pain, Sedation in Preverbal Kids Not Well Validated
Most scales for assessing pain and sedation in preverbal children have not been well validated, according to a new systematic review.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - October 18, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Text Reminders Help Patients With RA Sit Less Text Reminders Help Patients With RA Sit Less
Patients with RA who had three counseling sessions and weekly text reminders reduced sitting time by nearly an hour per day and durably improved fatigue, pain, and function.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Headlines - September 25, 2019 Category: Rheumatology Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
