Rare Diseases
Conference Coverage
Recognizing anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis psychosis on the psych ward
VIENNA – Early treatment of this serious autoimmune disorder is effective and rewarding.
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Recurrent right upper quadrant abdominal pain
A minimally tender mass was detected during palpation of the abdomen, but a Murphy’s test was negative. An abdominal x-ray revealed the cause of...
Conference Coverage
Be alert for dermatomyositis without muscle disease
Be alert for amyotrophic dermatomyositis in patients with rash where lupus might be considered.
Article
University of Pennsylvania Orphan Disease Center Posts RFPs
News
Case-control study points to Zika virus as cause of microcephaly
A new study from Brazil demonstrates that microcephaly is strongly associated with congenital Zika virus infections, offering case-control...
Conference Coverage
Tips on how to differentiate CLE from dermatomyositis
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus and dermatomyositis look identical on histology, so the diagnosis boils down to your clinical exam.
News
Current Tx for blistering disorders lacks evidence-based science
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – Current treatment of autoimmune blistering diseases is not backed by evidence-based medicine and solid randomized,...