Fibromyalgia/Pain

Chronic low back pain is a common complaint that brings patients to the doctor’s attention. Although the majority of low back pain is mechanical in nature, an important minority is inflammatory in nature. Therefore, prompt referral to a rheumatologist is warranted particularly in the presence of other features suggestive of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).

Drs. Jack Cush and Arthur Kavanaugh discuss highlights and key takeaways from ACR 23.

Dr. Jack Cush reviews RheumNow's top entries the PMR Campaign, news, journal reports and regulatory actions. #PMR Polymyalgia rheumatica is very common, yet there is little research on the Dx & Management of PMR by #PCPs! Mayo study prevalence 701 per 100,000 (women=870 and men =508 per 100,000 population). https://t.co/7JZFeRPRnn

Dr. Jack Cush discusses the news, journal articles and regulatory actions. This week we discuss JAKne, DLE and SLE and more.