Rheumatology
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Short-term NSAIDs; endometriosis; more
Topics include: Short-term NSAID use • chronic liver disease & pneumonia • Antibiotic prescribing • fractures in older men • ART for younger...
Conference Coverage
Bisphosphonate holiday may help to reduce atypical femur fracture risk
Higher pretreatment bone mineral density appears to increase AFF risk as well.
News
New secondary fracture–prevention recommendations carry simple messages
Taking interventional action and communication between patients as well as other providers are integral elements of the recommendations.
News from the FDA/CDC
Anxiety and depression widespread among arthritis patients
Anxiety is far more common, but depression is more likely to be treated.
News
Amitriptyline may be an alternative treatment for chronic low back pain
Conference Coverage
Secondary fractures in older men spike soon after first, but exercise may help
Conference Coverage
Opioid use in OA may mean more activity-limiting pain
LAS VEGAS – Persistent opioid use proved to be functionally limiting by the end of follow-up regardless of functional limitations at baseline.
News
Autoimmune connective tissue disease predicted by interferon status, family history
News
Fibromyalgia should be seen as one, not two disorders
Law & Medicine
Malpractice and pain management
