Rheumatology
News
FDA approves certolizumab label update for pregnancy, breastfeeding
Approval is based on data from the CRIB and CRADLE studies.
News
Intramuscular steroid injection reduced hip OA pain up to 12 weeks
Results at 12 weeks called surprising.
Video
Gout: What You Need to Know
In this "3 in 3" video, Richard S. Pope, MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, CPAAPA, gives a few quick pointers on what gout is and how you can manage it.
News
Contraceptive use appears low in teen girls on teratogenic medications
SAN DIEGO – Study finds 7.6% became pregnant over a 3-year period, and only 25% of those had filled birth control prescriptions.
News
Children of moms with RA have higher risk of RA, too
These children also had a higher risk of thyroid disease and epilepsy.
News
Injectable agent found to improve knee function in OA patients
SAN DIEGO – There were no measurable between-knee differences in cartilage thickness or volume but statistically significant and clinically...
News
Use of opioids, SSRIs linked to increased fracture risk in RA
Osteoporotic fracture risk increase started even after 1-30 days of opioid use, results from an analysis of national data show.
Radiology Review
Birthdays, Booze, and … Broken Bones?
After having a few too many at a birthday celebration, a 60-year-old man is brought to your facility due to decreased consciousness. He complains...
Article
Managing atraumatic meniscal tears in middle-aged patients
What role does arthroscopic surgery have in the treatment of patients with atraumatic meniscal tears and osteoarthritis? The authors reviewed the...
Clinical Review
Chronic Pain: How to Approach These 3 Common Conditions
Pain is a problem, but so is opioid abuse and misuse. Identifying and addressing the root cause of the patient's chronic pain offers a practical,...
