Rheumatology Perspective and Journal Articles

• Could Nightly Drinks Be Good for the Brain?   Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a study suggesting that moderate alcohol consumption may be associated with greater cognitive function.
  Medscape, July 01, 2020
• Medscape Physician Assistant Career Satisfaction Report 2020 How happy are PAs with their career choice? Do they feel that their compensation is fair for the work they do? Our survey has the answers.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, June 30, 2020
• Risk Factors for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Widespread Pain This review demonstrates a wide variety of risk factors for fibromyalgia, strongly suggesting that there are multiple etiological routes into fibromyalgia and chronic widespread pain.
  Pain, June 29, 2020
• No Shame in Choosing Not to Be a COVID-19 Hero   A revealing FaceTime call with her mother, a fellow cardiologist, caused Lisa Rosenbaum to change course during the COVID-19 surge. The NEJM columnist discusses her reasoning with Michelle O'Donoghue.
  theheart.org on Medscape, June 25, 2020
• Tips on Getting Quality Sleep During COVID Dr Aaron Holley describes the behavioral interventions and medications that are helpful in improving sleep quality.
  Medscape Critical Care, June 24, 2020
• Many People Lack Protective Antibodies After COVID-19 Infection   A new study on antibodies raises new concerns but also suggests that there may be light at the end of the (longer) COVID-19 tunnel.
  Medscape, June 24, 2020
• Avoiding Shoulder Bursitis With Vaccine Administration   Are your staff using the appropriate vaccine administration technique to prevent subdeltoid bursitis?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, June 23, 2020
• IL-17 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis Several IL-17 inhibitors are approved for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis, but what do we know about the safety and efficacy of these drugs?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, June 23, 2020
• Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma Masquerading as GCA This case illustrates an atypical presentation of diffuse large B cell lymphoma initially misdiagnosed as biopsy-negative giant cell arteritis. How was the correct diagnosis finally obtained?
  Journal of Medical Case Reports, June 22, 2020
• The Risk of Uveitis in JIA Patients Receiving Etanercept Uveitis is a known complication of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. How might the use of etanercept impact the risk for developing this condition?
  Rheumatology, June 19, 2020
• Is COVID-19 Risk Linked to Blood Type?   Could blood type be associated with the risk for coronavirus infection and death from COVID-19? Dr F. Perry Wilson looks at the available data.
  Medscape, June 16, 2020
• If You Refuse to Distance, You Should Bypass Care if You Get Ill   Should those who willfully risk the public safety of others during the COVID-19 pandemic volunteer to be the last to receive healthcare? Bioethicist Art Caplan weighs in.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, June 16, 2020
• Asymptomatic Transmission? We Just Don't Know Teasing out the relative contributions of presymptomatic and asymptomatic transmission to the current pandemic will not be easy.
  Medscape Internal Medicine, June 15, 2020
• Telehealth in Response to COVID-19 in Orthopaedic Surgery The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the delivery of health care, and telehealth plays an important role.
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, June 15, 2020
• Physical Therapy in Axial Spondyloarthritis What role does physical therapy have in the management of axial spondyloarthritis? What amount of exercise is most effective?
  Current Opinion in Rheumatology, June 15, 2020
• Quality of Life and Psychological Impact in the Photodermatoses Photodermatoses cause a range of distressing and potentially disfiguring symptoms. How is quality of life and psychological health impacted in patients with these photosensitive conditions?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, June 12, 2020
• Discovery of New Serum Biomarker Panels for SLE Diagnosis Newly discovered autoantibody panels may offer another option for the clinical diagnosis of SLE.
  Rheumatology, June 12, 2020
• Patient Perceptions of Gout Management Goals A survey of gout patients provides insight into their views on management goals and priorities for treatment.
  Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, June 11, 2020
• Cognitive Dysfunction in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases A better understanding of the cognitive impacts in chronic autoimmune rheumatic diseases could have important implications for the screening and management of these patients.
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, June 09, 2020
• Outcomes in Elderly Patients With ANCA-Associated Vasculitis A new study assessed the long-term outcomes of elderly patients with ANCA vasculitis. Are certain factors associated with mortality?
  Rheumatology, June 05, 2020