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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.
February 02, 2012
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Improving Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis and Spondyloarthritis in General CME
Are physicians diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis too late? The current review says yes and provides tools for clinicians to identify this common condition more expediently.
November 22, 2011
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Management of Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis CME
What is the best practice for the identification and management of interstitial lung disease among patients with systemic sclerosis? The current review answers this question.
September 27, 2011
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Clinical Fractures Beyond Low BMD CME
Fracture risk is multifactorial and determined by the material and structural properties of bone as well as by trauma intensity, frequency, and impact.
August 17, 2011
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Treatment Options With Biologics for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis CME
Biologic agents are achieving a more prominent role in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The current review describes the best practice in the use of these medications.
June 17, 2011
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Decreasing Time to Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis: Review of Delays in Presentation, Referral, and Assessment CME
A review describes the need for early treatment, obstacles to timely care, and strategies to reduce time to treatment in rheumatoid arthritis.
April 15, 2011
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Doppler Ultrasonography for Assessing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Doppler ultrasonography can be used for diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of treatment response in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis.
February 07, 2011
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Management of Rheumatologic Disorders During Pregnancy
This review highlights management of pregnant women with underlying rheumatic disorders, as well as commonly used medications and their safety during pregnancy and lactation.
November 24, 2010
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Clinical and Pathophysiological Significance of Myositis-Specific and Myositis-Associated Autoantibodies
Myositis-specific or -associated autoantibodies are closely linked to characteristic clinical manifestations of idiopathic inflammatory myopathy and may facilitate diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment choice.
October 07, 2010
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Clinical Characteristics and Treatment of Subglottic Stenosis in Patients With Wegener’s Granulomatosis
Subglottic stenosis in the setting of Wegener's granulomatosis may be misdiagnosed and mistreated. The current review describes how to avoid these potential pitfalls in managing this common complication.
August 13, 2010
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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Surgical Outcomes in the Elderly
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy is the most common form of spinal cord dysfunction over 55 years, and research will inform which candidates may benefit from surgery.
June 01, 2010
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Treatment of Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
Thrombosis in antiphospholipid syndrome can affect any vascular bed, and the decision to treat with anticoagulation and the duration of treatment can be controversial.
April 01, 2010
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Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of Calcium Deposition Diseases
Calcium deposition diseases can present in similar ways to other arthropathies and investigations are needed to distinguish them from conditions such as pseudogout, gout, and septic arthritis.
February 05, 2010
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Role and Place of Methotrexate in Vasculitis Management
Data on the use of methotrexate for different vasculitides are controversial and sometimes contradicting; more research is needed to determine the risk-benefit ratio of using methotrexate as first-line treatment.
November 30, 2009
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Mimics of Primary Systemic Vasculitis
Mimics of primary vasculitides can lead to misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment, and recognizing them can prevent poor outcomes.
October 14, 2009
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The Link Between Physical Activity and Bone Strength Across the Lifespan
Can physical activity affect bone strength in both the young and old? The current review examines the impact of physical activity on bone health across the lifespan.
August 25, 2009
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Treatment Guidelines for Psoriatic Arthritis
Traditional antirheumatic medications may be less effective in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. The current review provides guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of psoriatic arthritis.
June 18, 2009
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Gout: New Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of an Old Disease
April 08, 2009
