Identifying and managing pulmonary
arterial hypertension
November 3, 2009
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) may lead to increased pulmonary vascular resistance, compromised vasoreactivity, right heart failure, and death. PAH, a subset of pulmonary hypertension (PH), classically is associated with systemic sclerosis but also occurs with other rheumatologic conditions.
Managing obesity in patients who have knee osteoarthritis
November 4, 2009
Obesity is a modifiable risk factor for knee osteoarthritis (OA). Weight loss may reduce the risk of knee OA, and increased levels of physical activity may result in improvements in disability-related outcomes.
Supplement: Focus on Rheumatology
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Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis
What can an MRI detect about rheumatoid arthritis that a radiographic analysis cannot? Find the answer, plus news, features, and guidelines, at our Rheumatoid Arthritis Resource Center. |
With the introduction of the tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors for RA treatment, there is greater interest in securing the diagnosis early to ensure prompt initiation of therapy. For the latest developments in the evolving role of imaging for RA, see the feature “MRI for earlier diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis” below.
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