Dedicated to NPs, PAs and rheumatologists who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Dedicated to NPs, PAs and rheumatologists who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory DrugsPoint/Counterpoint: Cox II Inhibitors: Do The Pros Outweigh The Cons? Yes, Jim Meeks, PA-C, says Cox-II inhibitors can be effective with appropriate patient selection. No, Blaine P. Carmichael, MPAS, PA-C, notes that various studies have shown elevated risks of cardiovascular and renal side effects with these drugs. NSAIDs: Where Do We Go From Here? Given the heightened awareness over potential side effects of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, this author discusses key considerations in prescribing these medications. A Closer Look At The EULAR Guidelines For OA In The Hand Our roundtable panelists offer their take on the recent EULAR guidelines for managing osteoarthritis (OA) in the hand and provide pertinent pearls from their clinical experience in treating OA hand pain. A Closer Look At Combination Therapy For RA Given the debilitating effects of rheumatoid arthritis and recent changes in the evolution of RA treatment, these authors review the literature and discuss the potential impact of combination therapy for this disease. Case Studies In Diagnosing And Treating Gout Given the challenges of diagnosing gout, this author provides four case studies that convey pertinent keys to the diagnostic workup and evaluation of this patient population, and offers salient insights on treatment as well. Point/Counterpoint: Should You Prescribe Steroids For Rheumatoid Arthritis? Yes, Dr. Deane says many studies have pointed to the positive results of treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with glucocorticoids. No, Dr. Goldman says corticosteroids have a significantly reduced role in the treatment of RA. When A Cross-Country Runner Has Knee Swelling s syndrome) B. Juvenile chronic arthritis (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis) C. Lyme disease D. Osgood? With pauci- or oligoarticular juvenile arthritis, which occurs in 50 percent of cases of juvenile arthritis, systemic symptoms are minimal. About 10 percent of patients with arthritis may experience prolonged (over one year) episodes of arthritis. How To Detect And Treat Septic Bursitis Given the challenges of diagnosing septic bursitis, these authors discuss key clinical signs, pertinent diagnostic tests and insights on effective treatment. Essential Keys To Detecting Early RA Early detection of rheumatoid arthritis can go a long way toward reducing the risks of joint damage and disability. Accordingly, these authors offer pertinent diagnostic insights to look for in the clinical exam, patient history, lab tests and imaging modalities. What Does The Future Hold For Etoricoxib? Two studies published separately in The Lancet in recent months discussed results from the Multinational Etoricoxib and Diclofenac Arthritis Long-term (MEDAL) study, which involved 34,701 patients with OA or RA. Combination Therapy For Early RA: What One Study Reveals By Aaron Becker, Associate Editor When it comes to early rheumatoid arthritis (RA), initial combination therapy provides ? While the study suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy can be effective for patients with depression...
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July 19, 2008
A complimentary CME Webcast Event |
Emerging Concepts In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Guide To Viscosupplementation For Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
A Guide To Infusion Therapy For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis