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The Role of Selected Immunomodulators in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Visual Overview of Therapeutic Interventions
Review the clinical evidence as to why patients treated with immunomodulatory therapy must be monitored regularly.
Clinical Case, July 2008
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Will America Enact National Health Insurance in 2009?
Quentin Young, MD, National Coordinator, Physicians for a National Health Program and Chairman, Health and Medicine Policy Research Group, Chicago, Illinois, predicts universal coverage in 2009.
Editorial, July 2008
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EULAR 2008 Highlights From Daniel Furst, MD
Daniel Furst, MD, gives his perspectives on key advances presented at EULAR 2008.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Physicians for Sale: How Medical Professional Organizations Exploit Their Members
To improve the state of US healthcare, physicians need to rethink what their profession is and identify what they need to do to regain their professional integrity.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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New Advances and New Targets in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The role of B-cell depletion and new targets in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is illustrated by data presented at the 2008 EULAR Congress and summarized Yusuf Yazici, MD.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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Beyond TNF: The Role of New Biologics in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Yusuf Yazici, MD, summarizes some of the recent data presented at the 2008 EULAR Congress on new and emerging biologic therapies for rheumatoid arthritis.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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Managing Comorbidity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A summary of current data on rheumatoid arthritis-associated comorbidity and its management, as presented at EULAR 2008.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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Safety Considerations for New Biologics
A summary of current data on the safety of new biologic agents, as framed by data presented at EULAR 2008.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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Building Physician Connectivity for e-Prescribing
Kevin Hutchinson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Prematics, Inc., in Vienna, Virginia, tells us how to move e-prescribing forward.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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EULAR 2008: Advances in New-Generation Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
Update on understanding the pathophysiology of inflammatory joint diseases, as well as current treatment and emerging novel therapies, from EULAR 2008.
Conference Coverage, July 2008
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Methylnaltrexone: Relief for Opiate-Induced Constipation
Can selective mu-opioid receptor blockers provide relief for this common side effect of opiates?
Journal Article, July 2008
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What Is the Risk of Osteonecrosis in Long-term Survivors of Cancer?
In this videoblog, Dr. Maurie Markman discusses findings from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study, which highlight the importance of long-term studies.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Green Healthcare: What Does the Future Hold?
Peter Yellowlees, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Academic Information Systems at UC Davis, Sacramento, California, describes good examples of "green" healthcare.
Editorial, July 2008
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New Options With IL-6 Antagonists: Treating the Systemic Manifestation of RA: An Expert Interview With Joel Kremer, MD
Joel Kremer, MD, summarizes some of the recent advances with IL-6 for the treatment of RA, as illustrated by data from EULAR 2008.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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Green Healthcare: What Is Happening Now?
Peter Yellowlees, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Academic Information Systems at UC Davis, Sacramento, California, explains how to make "green" healthcare possible.
Editorial, July 2008
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EULAR 2008 Highlights From Ronald F. van Vollenhoven, MD, PhD
Ronald F. van Vollenhoven, MD, PhD, gives his perspectives on some of the highlights at EULAR 2008.
Expert Viewpoint, July 2008
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A Case of Adult-onset Satoyoshi Syndrome With Gastric Ulceration and Eosinophilic Enteritis
This patient is only the fifth adult in the world reported to have Satoyoshi syndrome, and the first - reported adult case from South Africa.
Journal Article, July 2008
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The Renal Metallothionein Expression Profile Is Altered in Human Lupus Nephritis
Metallothionein isoforms are polypeptides with potent anti - oxidative and anti - inflammatory properties present in healthy kidneys. This study investigates whether the renal metallothionein expression - profile is altered during lupus nephritis.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Human Infrapatellar Fat Pad Derived Stem Cells Express the Pericyte Marker 3G5 and Show Enhanced Chondrogenesis After Expansion in Fibroblast Growth Factor-2
Infrapatellar fat pad is a possible source of stem cells for the repair of articular cartilage defects.
Journal Article, July 2008
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Integration of Safety Technologies Into Rheumatology and Orthopedics Practices: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
Study Examines Safer Technologies for Treating Arthritis Patients
Journal Article, July 2008
