For rheumatologists with busy schedules, staying up to date on the latest research can be difficult. Here are a few tips to help you review and prioritize the literature that could affect your practice…
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Expert Q&A: Dr. Michael Lockshin on APS
Michael Lockshin, MD, reminds medical professionals that patients suffering from antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) don’t respond to medications in the same way as patients with other clotting-related diseases. Insufficient evidence exists to determine whether the new wave of anticoagulant medications is safe for use in patients with APS…
NIH Director Addresses Gathering of Experts on Autoimmune Diseases
NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, is working to improve funding for research into new treatments for lupus and RA through the Accelerating Medicines Partnership, a coalition of private and public partners identifying and validating promising biological targets for therapeutics…
RA Patients on DMARDs Have Higher Risk of Infection
Preventing infection in patients with RA should be a consideration for rheumatologists prescribing disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs after a Swedish study found patients on these therapies have a 6.1% risk of developing serious infection.
Celiac Disease in Pediatric Patients
A retrospective study shows that some patients presenting for pediatric rheumatology evaluation test positive for celiac disease—some without showing any gastrointestinal manifestations. Treatment includes a gluten-free diet…
60 Days to a Reciprocal Medical License in Nevada
A new law in Nevada streamlines medical licensure for physicians and could help rheumatologist recruitment efforts…
How Hospitals Rank in Treating Childhood-Onset SLE
A recent study of how medical facilities in three countries meet minimum care standards for patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus found a wide variation in quality of care…
Arthritis May Contribute to Poverty
Researchers recommend rheumatologists factor in a patient’s ability to pay when determining treatment, because their study found that an arthritis diagnosis may substantially affect patient finances…
Small Grants Fund Physical Activity to Combat OA
To increase access to community-based physical activity for arthritis patients, the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance has awarded funding to three programs designed to implement evidence-based physical activity programs and osteoarthritis education in their communities…
AFIRM Act of 2015 Could Benefit Rheumatologists
New legislation has the potential to streamline the audit process for Medicare and Medicaid, taking a burden off small rheumatology practices…
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