Notes from the 2015 SPARTAN Meeting
Dr. Schwartzman reviews the proceedings of the 2015 Annual SPARTAN conference devoted to advances in spondyloarthritis.
Blogs
Wine and the rheumatologist: on aging
Here’s what I hope can be accomplished by this blog: to bring true stories of wine from our community forward for all to share. After my first blog, I received a note from one of my favorite people: Professor Frank Wollheim from Lund University and giant in the profession.
Better Zoster Vaccine Options on the Horizon
The prevention of Herpes zoster infections can be challenging in patients receiving immunosuppressives or biologic therapies. Dr. Artie Kavanugh reviews a new, potential advance in vaccination for shingles.
How do you handle questions about sex?
I had just finished going over the prognosis and treatment plan with my newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis patient. I asked if she had any questions for me. She did.
An Elderly RA Patient with Hepatitis B and Latent TB
Comorbidities often influence the choice of therapies in RA. This elderly man with hepatitis and TB needs aggressive treatment, but what drugs can reasonably be considered?
Pick Up the Phone
Inefficient peer-to-peer physician communication has eroded integrated care and compromised patient outcomes and safety. Picking up the smart phone and use of technology may help to close these gaps.
Does Recertification M.O.C.(K) Physicians?
Many rheumatologists need to go through the recertification process. The ABIM handling of this "requirement" has generated heated discussions over what appears to be an expensive, onerous, and irrelevant effort.
Highlights from the 4th World Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Conference; Stockholm, Sweden July 9-11, 2015
The 4th annual IFPA meeting was held in Stockholm, Sweden on July 9-11, 2015. Leading experts discussed advances in research, therapy and patient care for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
Wine and the Rheumatologist
Wine and the rheumatologist in theory could be about a lot of things. Naturally, as rheumatologists, we are interested in how wine may affect rheumatic diseases. I am more inclined to write about how our community interacts around and enjoys wine.
Across the Table: Cush & Schwartzman on Uveitis
In this edition of “Across the Table”, Drs. Cush and Schwartman discuss uveitis. Our expert, Dr. Sergio Schwartzman offers up his approach to diagnosis and management.
The Obfuscation of Fibromyalgia
What is going on in the wide and wacky world of pain and fatigue? What use to be called fibromyalgia is being reclassified as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) or systemic exertion intolerance disease. Although fibromyalgia has many faces, it does not deserve many names.
Focus on Fatigue?
Fatigue is not far behind pain as the complaint that affects the quality of life in numerous rheumatic and autoimmune disorders. But do we need to focus on fatigue in our disease management?
