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Understanding Raynaud's Phenomenon

Color changes in patients' fingertips during cold weather can be confusing. It is important to distinguish Raynaud's phe ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Rheumatology


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Not so FAST! Febuxostat vs Allopurinol Showing Equ ...

Optimal management of gout requires urate-lowering therapy; two commonly prescribed therapies for this are febuxostat an ...

Filed under: Cardiometabolic, Rheumatology


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Can Leading a Healthy Lifestyle Change the Likelih ...

An abstract presented at this year's American College of Rheumatology (ACR) conference asked whether the likelihood of b ...

Filed under: Preventive Medicine, Rheumatology


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Gastric Bypass or Joint Replacement: Which Is the ...

In November 2020, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) hosted a virtual poster presentation. Abstract 1651, "Knee ...

Filed under: Orthopedics, Rheumatology


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ACR Recommendations for Adult Patients With Rheuma ...

Since COVID-19 will continue to be with us for some time, patients on disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) may ...

Filed under: Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology


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Synovial Biopsy in Rheumatoid Arthritis: The Next ...

Synovial fluid aspirates, biomarkers in blood, serologic testing, radiography, and ultrasonography have all been used to ...

Filed under: Rheumatology


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Uses of Anti-CCP in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

A young woman presents for evaluation of joint pain in both wrists and hands and swelling of one knee. Her history and p ...

Filed under: Rheumatology


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2020 ACR Gout Guidelines for Allopurinol Have Chan ...

Gout is the most common type of inflammatory arthritis in both men and women in the United States. Allopurinol is common ...

Filed under: Rheumatology


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Do Traumatic Fractures Relate to Osteoporosis? Is ...

A new study by Leslie and colleagues evaluating high and low trauma fractures may change our thought process regarding h ...

Filed under: Orthopedics, Rheumatology


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