Is it a form of lupus, myositis, or a drug reaction? Check your knowledge of skin eruptions and the associated rheumatologic conditions in this brief photo essay. More »
A small pilot trial from the Karolinska Institute finds positive results for rituximab in lupus nephritis patients for whom conventional treatments have failed. More »
New in the major nonspecialist journals: Bevra Hahn MD tells how she uses belimumab in lupus, a case report of an adverse effect of rituximab, a new proposal for identifying osteoporosis. More »
Some patients with systemic lupus erythematosus or antiphospholipid syndrome may initially present with movement disorders, especially chorea. Physicians may not associate these symptoms with either disorder, thereby delaying diagnosis and effective treatment. More »
The latest results from two late-stage, multicenter clinical trials of belimumab (Benlysta) show that, when given alongside standard therapy for systemic lupus erythematosus, the drug improves health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and fatigue. More »
In lupus patients, urinary CD4 T cell counts correlate selectively and specifically with disease activity and renal involvement, well enough to be used to monitor the progress of treatment. More »
The latest from JAMA and NEJM: Good news about TNF inhibitors, and success in treatment for endocarditis comorbid with SLE, contrary to the medical evidence. More »
The objective of this study was to investigate the potential role of Toll-like receptor 7(TLR7)-signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of adult-onset Still's disease(AOSD). |The objective of this study was to investigate the potential role of Toll-like receptor 7(TLR7)-signaling pathway in the pathogenesis of adult-onset Still's disease(AOSD).
In lupus erythematosus, elevated serum creatinine levels and urinary abnormalities implicate a kidney disorder, which may not always be lupus nephritis as defined by the current classification of the International Society of Nephrology/Renal Pathology Society. The signs of renal dysfunction may be caused by lupusunrelated renal injury such as drug toxicity or infection or by lupus-associated mechanisms that are not part of the classification, such as minimal change nephrotic syndrome or thrombotic microan
Five Steps to Improving Patient Access Judy Capko, May 21, 2013 Patient access is getting increased attention through reform initiatives. Here are five steps you can take to make sure patients get appropriate access to care in your office.
Growing HIPAA Threat – Ignore Windows XP at Your Own Peril Marion K. Jenkins, May 21, 2013 Chances are good that you have some major ticking software time bombs lurking in your medical practice's computer environment, namely Windows XP and Server 2003.
Three Areas to Reduce Costs at Your Medical Practice Greg Mertz, May 19, 2013 By taking a hard look at reducing costs for staffing, overhead, and technology at your medical practice, you may see increased physician compensation.
Dos and Don’ts for Starting a Physician Blog Michael Woo-Ming, MD, May 18, 2013 Starting a physician blog can provide your medical practice with marketing benefits, but it's important to do it right.
