Rheumatology
Conference Coverage
Think ‘fall prevention’ in SLE patients
SAN FRANCISCO – Lupus patients have twofold increased fracture risk independent of their use of corticosteroids.
Conference Coverage
Young lupus patients need more than medications
SAN FRANCISCO – Pilot studies demonstrate potential of web-based education and brief CBT to boost QOL and treatment adherence.
Conference Coverage
Atmospheric fluctuations tied to lupus flares
A new study may help solve the mystery of lupus seasonality.
Video
Expert gives tips on timing, managing lupus pregnancies
Times have changed.
Conference Coverage
Bronchiolitis is a feared complication of connective tissue disease
MAUI, HAWAII – “Stability equals success in these patients,” says Aryeh Fischer, MD.
News
Abatacept appears safe for RA patients with COPD
A large prescription database review found no significantly increased risks of COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, flu, or bronchitis.
Commentary
Powerful breast-implant testimony constrained by limited evidence
SILVER SPRING, MD. – Women report personal horror stories of apparent breast-implant complications, but systematically-collected data remain...
News
Rituximab does not improve fatigue symptoms of ME/CFS
Results from the phase 3 RituxME trial found no difference in fatigue score symptoms after 24 months.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Suicide in Medicaid youth; persistent back pain; more
Topics include: Persistent back pain • COPD & in-hospital death • Suicide in Medicaid youth • Antidepressant overprescribing in the elderly •...
News
Flu shot can be given irrespective of the time of last methotrexate dose
New finding stems from post hoc analysis of a randomized, controlled trial.