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FDA Approves Denosumab for Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
Amgen announced that the U.S.
Read ArticleNHANES: Trends in Calcium Supplements
The journal Bone reports that given excess calcium intake may not be entirely free from unintended health consequences, it's important to undestand trends in calcium supplement use.
Read ArticleNovel Approach to Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Geniculate artery embolization was found to dampen knee pain arising from osteoarthritis, according to interim study results presented at the 2018 annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology.
Read ArticleLimited Utility of Arthroscopic Meniscal Surgery
JAMA Surgery reports that arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is still one of the most common surgeries performed, despite evidence from large trials (eg, FIDELITY study) showing that APM is no more effective than exercise and physical therapy, especially in adults over age 65 years.
Read ArticleRWCS Day 4 Podcast
Listen in on the proceedings from the 2018 RWCS meeting in Maui, with excerpts from leading teachers in rheumatology. This podcast features presentations from Drs.
Read ArticleCommunity Screening for Fracture Risk in Older Women is Effective and Feasible
A UK Study published in Lancet shows that community-based screening programme for fracture risk in older women is feasible, and may reduce hip fractures.
Read ArticlePractice Patterns of PJP Prophylaxis Among ID Physicians
While the incidence of pneumocystis pneumonia (PJP) is low is patients with rheumatologic diseases the mortality is quite high compared to PJP in patients with HIV and infection can be prevented with appropriate prophylaxis.
Read Article2017 MIPs Reporting, What You Need to Know
As a follow up to Dr. Will Harvey’s lecture at ACR 2017 (session title: Holy MACRA! How to Survive and Thrive in the New Era of MACRA, MIPS, and APMs), here are the keys for reporting your collections.
Read ArticleWho Are We Doing This For?
We take many things for granted. I walked 11,151 steps today going from sessions to posters and exhibit halls to learn as much as I can to take back to my clinic so I can help my patients. My feet were hurting, and my back bothered me as I tried to get comfortable for the next lecture; yet, these minor discomforts are nothing compared to what our patients experience on a daily basis.
Read ArticleKidney transplant improves survival in GPA
Even with currently available treatment modalities, ESRD is a common complication of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) occurring in approximately 25% of patients. Transplantation frequently used for ESRD but has not been applied widely in GPA.
Tech Tools for Rheumatologists Version 3.0
Sustenance Inspector’s 2017 Annual ACR report
There are two things I learned in rheumatology fellowship.
Never burn any bridges because everyone in rheumatology knows each other
Rheumatologists like their food
Complementopathies: Redefining Old Diseases
From Dr. Michelle Petri’s lecture on Antiphospholipid Syndrome Updates at ACR17 Review Course on Saturday, I learned that there is now a new class of diseases called the complementopathies. This was the first time I heard of this term; how many patients did I misdiagnose who really had this and what are the ICD10 codes?!
Read ArticleKey Takeaways from ACR Review Course
The ACR Review Course was superb once again from top to bottom, from Blue Fingers to Practical Treatment of RA. Every year I wonder if I should skip it, but each year I go. And I have never regretted it. Here are my take-home messages and “pearls” from the ACR Review Course.
Read Article2018 Changes for MOC: More Options, But Is It Better?
Responding to criticisms that the 10 year maintenance of certification exam is expensive, time-consuming, and not reflective of clinical practice, the American Board of Internal Medicine recently issued changes to their requirements, allowing more options for physicians to recertify.
Read ArticleUAB Researchers Shed Light on Age-Related Osteoporosis
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have detailed mechanisms leading to age-related bone loss and osteoporosis.
Read ArticleHugo E. Jasin, MD (1933-2017)
Hugo E. Jasin, M.D., a long-time faculty member at The University of Texas Southwestern Medeical Center and the University of Arkansas College of Medicine, passed away on August 24th, at the age of 84 years.
Read ArticlePatient Recordings of Visits May be Legal
The current issue of JAMA reviews the rising practice of patient recording of medical visits and their legality.
Read ArticleOsteoporosis Care for RA Patients Found Suboptimal, Declining
Fewer than half of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients at a risk of fracture sufficient to warrant guideline-recommended osteoporosis treatment received appropriate care, according to a large study of U.S. osteoarthritis (OA) and RA patients.
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