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Why Oral Corticosteroids Should Not be Used in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Anthony S. Russell, MA, MB, BCHIR | April 1, 2013

Steroid use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been linked to higher mortality rates, greater rate of infections, more cases of pneumonia, and serious gastrointestinal events

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: New Treatments and Strategies Emerge for Osteoporosis

Thomas R. Collins | January 1, 2013

Rheumatology experts urge caution in using bisphosphonates to prevent bone loss

Rheumatology Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | January 1, 2013

Information on new approvals and medication safety rheumatologists need to know

As Population Ages, Rheumatologists Prepare to Treat Elderly Patients with More Comorbidities

Vanessa Caceres | November 1, 2012

Cardiovascular disease, diabetes are among the conditions that add another layer of complexity in treating older rheumatology patients

Drug Updates: Lorcaserin, Acetaminophen, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | September 5, 2012

information on new approvals and medication safety

California Rheumatologists Explore Managed Care, Treatment Options

Larry Beresford | July 9, 2012

Advances in SLE, osteoporosis, and RA highlighted at California Rheumatology Alliance meeting.

Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | July 9, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety.

Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Rayfel Schneider, MBBCh, and Ronald M. Laxer, MDCM | May 9, 2012

Changing treatment paradigms in the biologic era

Coding Corner: May’s Coding Challenge

Staff | May 9, 2012

A 54-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis is seen by the rheumatologist for a follow-up visit.

Drug Updates: Citalopram hydrobromide, Statins, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | May 8, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety