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Osteoarthritis as a Chronic Wound

March 26, 2013

(AUDIO) Intensive analysis of protein pathways inside joints is showing strong activity among messengers involved in wound healing. In this podcast, learn about the new research that backs the vision of arthritis as a chronic wound, and the implications for management.

Behind ACR's Challenge to Choose Tests Wisely
February 21, 2013

(AUDIO) In this five-minute podcast, the co-chair of an American College of Rheumatology task force talks about how it identified procedures in rheumatology that may be unnecessary and overused, as part of the ABIM Foundation's multispecialty "Choosing Wisely" campaign, and what this means for physicians and patients.

Dispatches From the Forefront of Pain Control
December 21, 2012

(AUDIO) A new paradigm in pain research provides simple ways to identify patients with disorders like arthritis or lupus who won't respond to standard treatments. Pain expert Daniel Clauw MD gives the details in this podcast.

RF Versus ACPA in Assessing Rheumatoid Arthritis
December 7, 2012

(VIDEO) With rising attention to anti-citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPA) in RA classification, what is the current significance of rheumatoid factor? Rheumatologist Josef Smolen tells how he and others at the Medical University of Vienna addressed the question.

Old Program Offers New Way to Help Women With Lupus
November 30, 2012

(AUDIO) A well-established program for managing many aspects of chronic disease works well for African American women in an Atlanta lupus clinic. Dr. Christina Drenkard describes the promising outcomes.

Meniscectomy or PT for Arthritic Knee With Meniscal Tear?
November 21, 2012

(AUDIO) Orthopedic surgeon Jeffrey Katz describes a 7-center randomized study that tests the question of what to do when someone with knee arthritis tears a meniscus.

Prescribe Colchicine for Gout With The Future in Mind
November 12, 2012

(VIDEO) When treating gout, said a University of Pennsylvania researcher at the American College of Rheumatology meeting, remember that others may not monitor colchicine as carefully as you would.

The Importance of Ultrasound in Choosing RA Treatment
November 11, 2012

(VIDEO) Ultrasound can trump the DAS28 in weighing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and joint signs when making treatment decisions, says James Dale MD, who describes his study reported at the American College of Rheumatology meeting.

Next Big Thing in Rheumatology: The Patient Status App
November 10, 2012

(VIDEO) Watch for a new and better way to collaborate with your osteoarthritis patients. In this video, Dr. Patricia Franklin tells why the mobile phone will soon become part of that conversation.

Using Exercise as a Vital Sign to Improve Patient Outcomes
October 29, 2012

(AUDIO) By adding exercise as a vital sign in medical records, Kaiser Permanente in California has found a way to encourage the topic at patient visits. In this podcast, hear how you can do it too.

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    Understanding Allopurinol-Induced DRESS Syndrome

    Viral causes are implicated in potentially deadly A-DRESS SYNDROME (dermatitis, hepatitis, interstitial nephritis, and eosinophilia) among allopurinol users. Skin biopsy and a wide panel of viral titers are well advised. . ..

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    Latent Tuberculosis Infection in RA: The Disease and the Diagnosis

    Although tuberculosis is common in RA even in the absence of treatment, false-negative tuberculin skin test results are frequent because of either immunosuppressive treatment or a natural waning of immunity. . ..

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    Doomed Arthritic Knees Rotate More and Never Rest

    The quads and hamstrings of OA patients who later have knee replacement seem to be firing continuously, according to new biomechanics research. Training with the Alexander technique may offer relief. . ..

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    Lupus: The Role of the Primary Care Physician. Part 1: Diagnosis

    Lesser-known presenting symptoms of lupus: • Cognitive dysfunction (difficulty focusing, memory loss, and depression) • Headaches • Anemia • Pleurisy and/or pericarditis • Abnormal blood clotting • Seizures • Ulcers of the mouth and/or nose . ..

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    Recognizing and Managing Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

    Gradually increasing mild pain in the back of the knee, stiffness, and pain with squatting or kneeling may be the only signs of PCL injury, arising long past the acute period after a seemingly trivial inciting event. . ..

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    Recognizing Rheumatologic Aspects of Cocaine Abuse

    Cocaine and its contaminants, primarily levamisole, can cause lesions of the earlobes and cheeks, midline granulomatous lesions, and a mimic of vasculitis. . ..

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    Exercise and Knee OA: Five Things We Know (And Some We Do Not)

    To help reduce the load on an arthritic knee, tell patients to walk more slowly and use shorter steps ...

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    Is There Truly A Therapeutic "Window of Opportunity" in RA?

    Combined studies of more than 6,000 patients agree: To lessen joint damage and achieve remission, treat rheumatoid arthritis at least during the first 12 weeks after diagnosis.. . .

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    Eosinophilic Fasciitis: A Difficult Diagnosis

    Raynaud's phenomenon is usually absent from eosinophilic fasciitis, which may be difficult to differentiate from scleroderma. Nearly all scleroderma patients have Raynaud's, usually early on. . .

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    Obese Woman With Fibromyalgia and Increasing Back Pain

    Clues to spinal epidural abscess as a cause of back pain (a potentially disabling condition and thus a diagnostic "great save"):

    1. Usually insidious onset
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    3. Major red flag: fever (though often absent, especially early in the course). . .


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    Managing Systemic Sclerosis and Its Complications

    Use ACE inhibitors with great care in systemic sclerosis. ACE inhibitors given before the onset of scleroderma renal crisis worsen later outcomes. . .

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    Woman With Sarcoidosis, Lymphoma, and Shoulder Pain

    As many as 40% of sarcoidosis patients show an acute, self-limiting polyarthritis, but chronic arthritis and muscular symptoms are very rare. . .

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