Understanding the intersection of diabetes mellitus & rheumatic diseases, including lesser known rheumatic entities of diabetes, such as diabetic cheiroarthropathy, scleredema & diabetic myonecrosis, is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
“He cared when no one else did. He not only took the time to figure out what was wrong but listened to what I had to say no matter how crazy I may have sounded. Dr. Templin is a rare type of doctor—he’s the type that clearly loves his career and patients to the core,”…
In an effort to ameliorate serious rheumatology provider shortages, the ACR Workforce Solutions Committee has developed a new resource for primary care providers who treat patients with rheumatic conditions.
By Matthew A. Sherman, MD, MHSc, & Stacey E. Tarvin, MD, MS |
Why was this study done? Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is the most common type of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy in childhood, and most patients have a chronic disease course requiring prolonged administration of systemic glucocorticoids and immunosuppressive agents. The initial management for patients with moderately severe JDM is relatively standardized, typically including methotrexate and systemic glucocorticoids with…
It’s an exciting time for ultrasound in rheumatology, & it’s never too late to learn. Whether you’re just starting fellowship or have been practicing for decades, there’s a place for ultrasound in your practice.
I read a lot of essays and, believe it or not, I’ve been known to write a few on occasion as well. The majority of them kind of linger in the back of my mind and are slowly forgotten. The ones that stick with me tend to be the application essays that I scrutinize every…