Medscape Rheumatology Education (CME and Other Learning Activities)

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Fibromyalgia and the Brain: New Insights and Rationale for Treatment CME Drs. Michael Clark, Daniel Clauw, and Don Goldenberg discuss new developments in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of FM
Medscape Education Rheumatology, January 31, 2012
A 28-Year-Old With a Fever of Unknown Origin CME A 28-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of unexplained fever. She also suffers from asthma and unresponsive chronic bronchitis as well as severe, limiting back pain. What is the diagnosis?
Medscape CME Case Presentations, January 25, 2012
Evidence-Based Identification and Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Implementing Biologics in Practice CME/CE New recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology for the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are reviewed.
Medscape Education Rheumatology, December 29, 2011
Update on Advances in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis From the Chicago 2011 Meeting CME Dr. Gregg Silverman discusses new strategies for treating to target and emerging therapies for RA.
Medscape Education Rheumatology, December 29, 2011
Evidence-Based Identification and Treatment of JIA CME/CE Discussion of the new 2011 ACR Recommendations for the Treatment of JIA and implications for practice
Medscape Education Rheumatology, December 28, 2011
Management of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Focus on Targeted Therapies CME/CE Dr. Daniel Wallace discusses the standard of care and the clinical role of emerging biologic therapies in the treatment of SLE.
Medscape Education Rheumatology, December 22, 2011

Clinical Briefs

Rate of Autoimmune Conditions Not Increased With HPV4 Use CME This observational study demonstrated no cluster of new-onset autoimmune diseases according to timing of the quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine, dose sequence, or patient age.
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 7, 2012
Benefits of Statins Outweigh Musculoskeletal Effects, Say Experts CME
Reuters Health Information CME, February 3, 2012
Obesity Associated With Increased Lumbar Disc Degeneration CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 3, 2012
More Physical Activity Measures Needed for Inactive RA Patients CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, February 1, 2012
Advancing Joint Damage Still Occurs Even in RA Remission CME
Medscape Education Clinical Briefs, January 18, 2012

Patient Cases

A 28-Year-Old With a Fever of Unknown Origin CME A 28-year-old woman presents with a 3-month history of unexplained fever. She also suffers from asthma and unresponsive chronic bronchitis as well as severe, limiting back pain. What is the diagnosis?
Medscape CME Case Presentations, January 25, 2012
New Approaches in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treating to Target CME
January 10, 2012
PAH With Congenital Heart Disease CME/CE
Medscape Education Cardiology, December 19, 2011
Case of Early Inflammatory Arthritis CME/CE
Medscape Education Rheumatology, November 30, 2011
Case of Inadequate Response to Methotrexate CME/CE
Medscape Education Rheumatology, November 30, 2011

Knowledge & Practice

Fibromyalgia and the Brain: New Insights and Rationale for Treatment CME Drs. Michael Clark, Daniel Clauw, and Don Goldenberg discuss new developments in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of FM
Medscape Education Rheumatology, January 31, 2012
Developing a Treatment Plan for the Patient With Chronic Pain CME/CE
Medscape Education Neurology & Neurosurgery, January 24, 2012
Emerging Strategies to Achieve RA Treatment Success CME
January 9, 2012
Update on Advances in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis From the Chicago 2011 Meeting CME
Medscape Education Rheumatology, December 29, 2011
JIA in Practice: Nursing Perspective CME/CE
Medscape Education Rheumatology, December 28, 2011

Journal Articles

Cytotoxics or Biologics in the Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome? CME Several immunosuppressive and cytotoxic agents may be helpful to treat systemic extraglandular features and lymphoma associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, February 2, 2012
Improving Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthritis in General CME
International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, November 22, 2011
Phototherapy for Sclerosing Skin Conditions CME
Expert Review of Dermatology, November 14, 2011
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Safety of Biologic Therapy CME
Nature Reviews Rheumatology, October 11, 2011
Management of Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis CME
International Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, September 27, 2011

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Elizabeth A. Tindall, MD

Scientific Director

Shari Weisenfeld, MD

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IMPROVE: Improving and Measuring Performance in Rheumatoid Arthritis Outcomes Through Education (Up to 20 PI CME credits)

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