News

Lupus an independent risk factor for coronary artery disease
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  January 28, 2010
Psoriasis more severe, with more psychological effects, in minorities
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  January 27, 2010
New glenohumeral osteoarthritis guidelines recommend arthroplasty
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  January 26, 2010

Obesity offensive tries behavioral slant

The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  January 7, 2010

Morning stiffness for assessing RA: Utility varies with activity

The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  January 6, 2010
Featured Content

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.

Shoulder pain in older patients: Interpreting clinical findings
November 2, 2009

Older patients experience shoulder pain more frequently than younger patients and present with different issues. Using a combination of tests with a detailed history is the best approach to narrowing the differential.

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

Managing fibromyalgia: An update on diagnosis and treatment
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  October 17, 2009
RA therapies in 2009: The latest on drug effectiveness
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  October 16, 2009
All about gout and pseudogout: Meeting a growing challenge
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  October 16, 2009
Biomechanics Report

Gait parameters impaired in women with fibromyalgia
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  January 5, 2010

Knowing ankle kinematics helps assessment of osteoarthritis treatment

The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  January 4, 2010
Patellofemoral syndrome motor task interventions evaluated
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  December 6, 2009
Pilates promise prevention of neck and shoulder disorders
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  December 4, 2009
Studies geared to enhancing ACL injury prevention efforts
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  October 30, 2009
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.

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Managing meniscal injuries: The diagnosis
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, August 31, 2009

 


 

Managing degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine, June 7, 2009

 

 

Latest Articles

New therapeutic options for gout here and on the horizon
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  March 8, 2010
More aggressive treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  March 7, 2010
Evaluating concomitant lateral epicondylitis and cervical radiculopathy
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  March 6, 2010
Clinical mimicry: Fabry disease masquerading as lupus?
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  March 5, 2010
A 45-year-old woman with acute thumb pain
The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine,  March 4, 2010
Poll

 

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.