Rheumatology Perspective and Journal Articles

• Threshold for Complication Risk After Spinal Surgery Learn more about a surgical invasiveness score that may help predict the risk for major complications after adult spinal deformity surgical procedures.
  Spine, July 26, 2021
• Does Methotrexate Influence Covid-19 Infection? Might treatment with methotrexate help lower the risk for developing COVID-19? A new study examines the possible protective effects of this drug.
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, July 26, 2021
• The Americans With Disabilities Act and Hearing-Impaired Patients When the disability is impaired hearing, the law requires physicians to provide any "auxiliary aids and services" that might be necessary to insure clear communication between doctor and patient.
  Medscape Dermatology, July 23, 2021
• Estrogen-Progestin Starting Age and BMD in Turner Syndrome An earlier starting age of estrogen-progestin therapy may help attain better bone mineral density in young adults with Turner syndrome.
  Clinical Endocrinology, July 23, 2021
• Characteristics of IgG4-Related Disease Across Age Groups A better understanding of the clinical characteristics of IgG4- related disease in different age groups could help guide evaluation and treatment strategies.
  Rheumatology, July 23, 2021
• The Effects of CBD Oil on Measures of Muscle Damage in Men Might supplementation with CBD oil aid in muscle recovery after exercise-induced muscle damage?
  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, July 23, 2021
• 25 Best Vacation Ideas for Doctors: Popular Spots or Away From the Crowds? Everyone's clamoring for a change of scenery. Whether you want to visit popular destinations or stay away from crowds, here are some terrific choices.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, July 21, 2021
• How Often Should You Check Bone Mineral Density?   Osteopenia has a new name, and we're probably doing too many DEXA scans. Get up-to-date with The Curbsiders.
  The Curbsiders, July 21, 2021
• Statins Do More Than Lower Cholesterol-Depending on Diet? A new study presents a novel perspective on the cholesterol-independent effects of statins, and suggests that these effects may vary depending on diet.
  Circulation, July 16, 2021
• Where You Save for Retirement Is as Important as How Much The types of accounts that make up your portfolio matter. If you’re not tax-diversified, you could end up having less to spend than you planned. Find out why.
  Medscape Blogs, July 15, 2021
• Cannabinoid-based Medications for Pain The popularity of cannabinoid-based medications for treating chronic pain is growing, but the interest in their use may be outpacing the evidence supporting their analgesic benefits
  Current Psychiatry, July 15, 2021
• Side Gigs: A Growing Trend as Physicians Seek Extra Income Medscape's national survey shows how many physicians have side gigs, what they're doing, how much they earn, and their side-gig goals.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, July 14, 2021
• Strange Object Lodged in Patient's Spine, Yet Jury Clears MD A trial reveals the source of a mysterious object left in a patient.
  Cooperative of American Physicians, July 12, 2021
• To End Burnout, Doctors Must Change the Culture of Medicine   The culture of medicine is an invisible force with the strength of gravity that keeps the profession stuck, Robert Pearl says. To move forward, physicians have to own their role and drive change.
  Medscape, July 09, 2021
• Medscape Residents Salary & Debt Report 2021 Medscape's Residents Salary & Debt Report 2021 explores how much residents earn, how much they owe, and how they've responded to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, July 09, 2021
• Cancer Screening in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies What are the cancer risk factors in patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, and how often should they be considered for screening?
  Rheumatology, July 09, 2021
• GRAPPA 2021 Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from GRAPPA 2021.
  Medscape Rheumatology, July 07, 2021
• Ixekizumab vs. Guselkumab in Patients With Plaque Psoriasis This phase IV study compared the efficacy of ixekizumab and guselkumab in patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Did one demonstrate superiority over the other?
  The British Journal of Dermatology, July 07, 2021
• Lifestyle and Comorbidities in Patients With Migraine This study aimed to compare the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyle factors and comorbid diseases between patients with migraine and migraine-free controls.
  Headache, July 05, 2021
• Post-COVID Conditions Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided interim guidance on the diagnosis and management of post-COVID conditions, which are often referred to as 'Long COVID.'
  CDC Expert Commentary, July 02, 2021