William S. Wilke, MD

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New developments in the diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome: Say goodbye to tender points?

Author:: William S. Wilke, MD

Publish date: June 1, 2009

The Symptom Intensity Scale score can be used to identify and quantify fibromyalgia syndrome from information supplied by a simple questionnaire.

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In reply: Surgery for fibromyalgia

Author:: William S. Wilke, MD

Publish date: January 1, 2002

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Can fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome be cured by surgery?

Author:: William S. Wilke, MD

Publish date: April 1, 2001

The hypothesis is interesting, but data are lacking.

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What is the appropriate initial dose of corticosteroids to treat giant cell arteritis?

Author:: William S. Wilke, MD

Publish date: August 1, 2000

A lower dose than traditionally used may be enough to control symptoms and prevent blindness while minimizing adverse effects.

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Should methotrexate be a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?

Author:: William S. Wilke, MD

Publish date: April 1, 1999

The evidence is in: Methotrexate is safe and effective as a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for many patients.

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The connection between chronic fatigue syndrome and neurally mediated hypotension

Author:: William S. Wilke, MD

Publish date: May 1, 1998

Some research indicates that some patients with chronic fatigue syndrome have abnormal vasovagal or vasodepressor responses to upright posture. But...

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Joseph M. Cash, MD

Author:: William S. Wilke, MD

Publish date: May 1, 1998