Low patient satisfaction in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for clinicians and treatment is tied to a need for better communication and shared decision-making. At this year’s Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference 2024, presenters discussing...
Rheumatology
Authoritative medical articles, news, research, and guidelines pertaining to Back Pain.
RELEVANT ARTICLES IN RHEUMATOLOGY
Which Patients Are Most Likely to Underreport Gout Flares?
Which Patients Are Most Likely to Underreport Gout Flares?
A recent study in ACR Open Rheumatology identified which patients were most likely to underreport experiencing or self-treating their gout flares.
Comparison of patient radiation exposure and procedure time between CT-fluoroscopy and spiral CT for lumbar epidural steroid injections.
Comparison of patient radiation exposure and procedure time between CT-fluoroscopy and spiral CT for lumbar epidural steroid injections.
To compare patient radiation exposure and procedure time for lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESIs) performed under CT-fluoroscopy (CTF) vs spiral CT-guidance.A retrospective cohort study of 767 consecutive lumbar ESIs performed between 2015-2023 using CTF vs...
Advertisement
Pressure Pain Thresholds and Fibromyalgia Disease Severity Correlation
Pressure Pain Thresholds and Fibromyalgia Disease Severity Correlation
The following is a summary of “Pain sensitization in fibromyalgia. Cross-sectional associations between quantitative sensory testing of pain sensitization and fibromyalgia disease burden,” published in the December 2024 issue of Pain by Pettersen et al. Prior...
Patient Initiated Follow up in SpA With Asynchronous TM
Patient Initiated Follow up in SpA With Asynchronous TM
The following is a summary of “Experiences with patient-initiated follow-up supported by asynchronous telemedicine in spondyloarthritis: a mixed methods study,” published in the December 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Smits et al. Researchers conducted a...
BP Effects of LD-MTX in Patients With CVD
BP Effects of LD-MTX in Patients With CVD
The following is a summary of “Blood Pressure Changes During Methotrexate Treatment: Results from a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Among Patients with Cardiovascular Risk,” published in the December 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Cui et al. Low dose...
Which Patients Are Most Likely to Underreport Gout Flares?
Which Patients Are Most Likely to Underreport Gout Flares?
A recent study in ACR Open Rheumatology identified which patients were most likely to underreport experiencing or self-treating their gout flares.
Comparison of patient radiation exposure and procedure time between CT-fluoroscopy and spiral CT for lumbar epidural steroid injections.
Comparison of patient radiation exposure and procedure time between CT-fluoroscopy and spiral CT for lumbar epidural steroid injections.
To compare patient radiation exposure and procedure time for lumbar epidural steroid injections (ESIs) performed under CT-fluoroscopy (CTF) vs spiral CT-guidance.A retrospective cohort study of 767 consecutive lumbar ESIs performed between 2015-2023 using CTF vs...
Pressure Pain Thresholds and Fibromyalgia Disease Severity Correlation
Pressure Pain Thresholds and Fibromyalgia Disease Severity Correlation
The following is a summary of “Pain sensitization in fibromyalgia. Cross-sectional associations between quantitative sensory testing of pain sensitization and fibromyalgia disease burden,” published in the December 2024 issue of Pain by Pettersen et al. Prior...
Patient Initiated Follow up in SpA With Asynchronous TM
Patient Initiated Follow up in SpA With Asynchronous TM
The following is a summary of “Experiences with patient-initiated follow-up supported by asynchronous telemedicine in spondyloarthritis: a mixed methods study,” published in the December 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Smits et al. Researchers conducted a...
BP Effects of LD-MTX in Patients With CVD
BP Effects of LD-MTX in Patients With CVD
The following is a summary of “Blood Pressure Changes During Methotrexate Treatment: Results from a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial Among Patients with Cardiovascular Risk,” published in the December 2024 issue of Rheumatology by Cui et al. Low dose...
Advertisement
Silent Night, Icy End
Silent Night, Icy End
In this medical fiction tale, a weary nurse confronts her ruthless brother, leading to a reckoning that resolves years of family conflict in a fateful twist.
What ICU Chaplains Can & Shouldn’t Do
What ICU Chaplains Can & Shouldn’t Do
ICU chaplains play a vital role in care teams, offering support in stressful times; however there are limits to what they can and should do in the hospital.
A Care Facility Comeuppance
A Care Facility Comeuppance
In this medical fiction tale, a care facility cleaner juggles workplace challenges and quirky residents while dealing with evil management intent on doing harm.
CME / CE
Expert Panel Issues Enhanced Guidance for PsA Diagnosis, Assessment, and Management
This course discusses an evidence-based best practice guidance for assessing and managing patients with psoriatic arthritis.
PODCAST
Advertisement
MORE STORIES IN RHEUMATOLOGY
FILTER ARTICLES BY:
Advertisement
PODCAST
CARTOONS
BUSINESS OF MEDICINE
How a Value-Based System Can Help to Alleviate Physician Burnout
How a Value-Based System Can Help to Alleviate Physician Burnout
Addressing stressors such as heavy workloads, administrative burdens, and lack of control over work processes can help alleviate physician burnout.
How Physicians Can Use Data-Driven Insights to Enhance Patient Safety & Reduce Malpractice Risk
How Physicians Can Use Data-Driven Insights to Enhance Patient Safety & Reduce Malpractice Risk
Given the litigious nature of today’s world, physicians must use data-driven insights to both enhance patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.
How Healthcare Organizations Can Provide Satisfactory Physician Compensation
How Healthcare Organizations Can Provide Satisfactory Physician Compensation
Healthcare leaders must adapt swiftly, updating hiring policies and physician compensation to retain talent, ensuring satisfaction and a competitive edge.
Stay connected to the latest news with Physician’s Weekly
Insights from the leaders in medical research, trending topics in clinical medicine, and perspectives from your colleagues.
Subscribe to our free Newsletters to receive weekly emails, and even get a laugh or two from our medical cartoons.