Search results for "Rheumatology"
DynaMed Plus Quiz: Shortness of breath
A 40-year-old trophy-winning professional knitter reports increasing shortness of breath and dry cough for the past week, as well as hoarseness and throat pain for the past three days. Upon questioning, she reports feeling “feverish” and being unusually tired of late. Following a review of systems, physical exam, and lab tests, what is the most likely diagnosis?
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2017/11/dynamed-plus-quiz-shortness-of-breath.htm
1 Nov 2017
Rituximab may not benefit patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome
Rituximab offered some short-term benefits to patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome, but none by 24 weeks, a study found.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2014/02/25/4.htm
25 Feb 2014
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of knee osteoarthritis
A 64-year-old man is evaluated for a 2-year history of knee osteoarthritis. He has bilateral knee pain that worsens with walking. He has tried topical therapies, physical therapy, and acetaminophen, none of which has provided relief. The patient also has peripheral vascular disease, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. Medications are hydrochlorothiazide, pravastatin, and a daily aspirin. Following a physical exam, lab results, and radiographs of the knees, what is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2014/06/17/3.htm
17 Jun 2014
Increased suicide risk, but not overall mortality, with fibromyalgia
Plasma renin activity helps predict response to antihypertensive medications
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/4.htm
24 Aug 2010
New RA criteria focus on early indicators to prevent later damage
MKSAP Quiz: kidney stone prevention
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/17/2.htm
17 Aug 2010
Internationally developed gout guidelines seek to improve clinical practice
Ten recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with gout have been developed by a multinational group with the aim of improving daily clinical practice.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2014/01/14/2.htm
14 Jan 2014
MKSAP Quiz: progressive right knee pain
Increased suicide risk, but not overall mortality, with fibromyalgiaTai chi helps with fibromyalgia
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/08/24/3.htm
24 Aug 2010
No associated increase in short-term malignancy risk with biologic therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Biologic therapy does not appear to increase risk for malignancy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/11/5.htm
11 Sep 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 4-day history of swelling and severe pain
Imaging groups issue recommendations on screening for breast cancer
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/01/12/3.htm
12 Jan 2010
MKSAP Quiz: severe head and neck pain
Psychiatric tool adds disorders, guidance to primary care screening
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/16/3.htm
16 Mar 2010