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Antigen-Based Therapy for the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
The use of ABTs for autoimmune disease is still in its infancy, but recent results from clinical studies hold promise that this approach may be able to delay the onset of type 1 diabetes.
Journal Article, November 13, 2009
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Use of Methadone in Chronic Pain Management--A Video Lecture from CSAT/SAMHSA
An important video lecture on prescribing methadone for chronic pain, from the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Slide/Lecture Presentation, November 12, 2009
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The Sense of Smell in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
What is the association between the sense of smell and disease activity, and central nervous system (CNS) involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients?
Journal Article, November 12, 2009
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XMRV: The Missing Link in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
In this video blog, Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, MBA, describes a newly published report of a potential link between a recently discovered virus and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 11, 2009
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Joint Pain Associated With Aromatase Inhibitors in Patients With Breast Cancer
In her latest video blog, Dr. Kathy Miller comments on a new study examining the incidence of arthralgia associated with aromatase inhibitor therapy in patients with breast cancer.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 11, 2009
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Chlamydiae as Etiologic Agents in Chronic Undifferentiated Spondylarthritis
The majority of patients with Chlamydia-induced reactive arthritis do not present with the classic triad of arthritis, conjunctivitis/iritis, and urethritis.
Journal Article, November 10, 2009
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Doctors and Social Media: Benefits and Dangers
Doctors use Facebook as well as physician community sites for clinical information and medical opinions. There are benefits and dangers to watch for.
Article, November 9, 2009
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The Relationship Between Focal Erosions and Generalized Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis
The aim of this study was to determine whether lower BMD is associated with higher erosion scores among patients with RA.
Journal Article, November 5, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: A Death Foretold
Would you operate on a patient who experienced a premonition of death? Is this a contraindication surgery? Medscape Physician Connect members discuss whether to ignore or heed premonitions.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 4, 2009
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Perceived Neighborhood Safety and Incident Mobility Disability Among Elders: The Hazards of Poverty
What are the effects of neighborhood crime rates and perceived neighborhood safety hazards due to crime in a longitudinal cohort of retirement-aged and older elders free from mobility disability?
Journal Article, November 4, 2009
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ACR 2009: Studies Offer Potential New Therapies for Management of Sjögren's Syndrome
In this video commentary, Dr. Robert Fox reviews the latest research from ACR on the pathophysiology and management of Sjögren's syndrome.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 3, 2009
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ACR 2009: Current and Future Treatment Options in Lupus
In this video commentary, Dr. Elizabeth Tindall and Dr. Gregg Silverman discuss the significance of recent studies in managing lupus.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 3, 2009
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Gene-Environment Interaction Between the DRB1 Shared Epitope and Smoking Regarding the Risk of Anti-Citrullinated Protein Antibody-Positive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Does smoking contribute to the risk of developing RA in certain patients?
Journal Article, November 2, 2009
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ACR 2009: Emerging Therapies Show Promise in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
In this video commentary, Dr. Vibeke Strand provides an overview of drugs in the pipeline that will affect the management of rheumatoid arthritis.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 30, 2009
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Iterative Reconstruction Technique for Reducing Body Radiation Dose at CT: Feasibility Study
Does low-dose body CT with adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction have image noise and image quality similar to, or better than, that of routine-dose CT? This study provides some answers.
Journal Article, October 30, 2009
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ACR 2009: New RA Criteria Will Benefit Both Research and Patient Care
In this video commentary, Dr. Maxime Dougados, President-Elect of EULAR, discusses how new RA classification criteria will be used in research and in the clinical management of RA.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 29, 2009
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Shared Decision-Making in Cross-cultural Encounters
In the setting of cross-cultural medical encounters, the importance of open, patient-centered communication is heightened as the risk for misunderstanding is increased.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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"Will the Feds Really Buy Me an EHR?" and Other Commonly Asked Questions About the HITECH Act
The economic stimulus package offers $19 billion in health IT incentives, but it also creates new penalties. Here's what you need to know.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Cost Shifting May Make Arthritis Medications Too Expensive for Medicare Beneficiaries
An increase in cost shifting may make biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs too expensive for the average Medicare beneficiary.
Journal Article, October 29, 2009
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Physicians Are Talking About: Is It Worth Getting the H1N1 Vaccine?
Are you getting vaccinated against the swine flu? Medscape Physician Connect members debate their reasons for and reservations against receiving the vaccine.
Experts And Viewpoints, October 28, 2009
