Rheumatology Information Center

Rheumatology Information Center

Healthcare Providers Recognize Potential Benefits of Telemedicine in Pediatric Rheumatology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Sabrina Mammen

Publish Date November 20, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare teams have realized the potential of telemedicine in pediatric rheumatology practices.

Orthopedics Information Center

Recognizing and Diagnosing Avascular Necrosis of the Hip in Primary Care

By

Paul Lee, PA-C

Lisa Daitch, MPAS, PA-C

Publish Date November 19, 2020

Clinicians must be well-versed in distinguishing the exact etiology of avascular necrosis of the hip in order to prevent further injury and recommend the best course of treatment.

Sleep Information Center

Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis

Publish Date October 27, 2020

Four distinct physical activity profiles are detectable using activity monitoring among adults with arthritis.

Pain Information Center

Early Physical Therapy Beneficial for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica

Publish Date October 26, 2020

For patients with acute back pain with sciatica, those receiving early physical therapy have improvements in the Oswestry Disability Index score.

Pain Information Center

Evaluating Intramuscular Pressure Among Patients With Fibromyalgia

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date October 23, 2020

Researchers sought to evaluate the level of muscle tenderness and intramuscular pressure in the trapezius muscle of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome in comparison to controls.

Practice Management Information Center

FDA Approvals That NPs, PAs Should Know

By

Michelle Lampariello

Publish Date October 19, 2020

The FDA approved therapies to treat pain, type 2 diabetes, hormone deficiency, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis in September 2020.

Rheumatology Information Center

Fibromyalgia in Psoriatic Arthritis Associated With Sleep Disturbances and Poor Quality of Life

By

Emily Pond

Publish Date October 19, 2020

Researchers evaluated the association between fibromyalgia in psoriatic arthritis and enthesopathy, sleep, fatigue, and quality of life.

Dermatology Information Center

Pediatric Alopecia Areata Correlates With Autoimmune and Metabolic Disorders

By

Rose Reeb

Publish Date October 13, 2020

The prevalence of comorbidities in pediatric patients with alopecia areata was determined, using a large de-identified aggregated patient database.

Orthopedics Information Center

Education, Screening, and Treatment Reduce Toll of Osteoporosis in Women

By

Karen D. French, DNP, FNP-C, RN

Publish Date October 9, 2020

In the United States, less than one-quarter of women eligible for bone mineral density testing are screened, leaving many women at risk for fractures.

Rheumatology Information Center

Study Examines Diet and Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis in Women

Publish Date September 24, 2020

Adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with the risk for rheumatoid arthritis among ever-smoking women, but not among women in general.

Rheumatology Information Center

Maintaining Treat-to-Target Strategies for Rheumatoid Arthritis During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Emily Pond

Publish Date September 18, 2020

Treat-to-target and safe tapering strategies have been considered essential in the management of rheumatoid arthritis.

Pain Information Center

Spotlight on Fibromyalgia: Updates on Diagnosis and Clinical Management

By

Louise Lee, EdD, MHA, PA-C

Corinne Alois, MS, PA-C

Publish Date September 4, 2020

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, fatigue.

Rheumatology Information Center

Flare Frequency Associated With Reduced Quality of Life and Family Role Functioning in SLE

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date August 13, 2020

Lupus flares contributed to impaired functional and psychologic well-being, family functioning, and number of monthly healthy days.

Smoking & Tobacco Information Center

Current Smoking Associated With Axial Involvement and Radiographic Sacroiliitis in Psoriatic Arthritis

By

Emily Pond

Publish Date August 4, 2020

Researchers evaluated the frequency of smoking and other risk factors of axial psoriatic arthritis.

Rheumatology Information Center

Do Opioids Have a Role in the Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis?

By

Alyssa Capel

Publish Date July 29, 2020

Researchers assessed pain relief and functional improvement in patients receiving opioids for knee or hip osteoarthritis.

Rheumatology Information Center

Physical Domains of Postpartum Parenting Difficult in Mothers With Rheumatoid Arthritis

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date July 27, 2020

Mothers with rheumatoid arthritis frequently report high postpartum parenting disability.

Rheumatology Information Center

PRIME Cells Identified in Blood Before Flare in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Publish Date July 20, 2020

Distinct RNA signatures are evident in peripheral blood of rheumatoid arthritis patients before a disease flare.

Pain Information Center

Geriatric Patients May Underreport Pain Severity Compared With Younger Patients

By

Madeline Morr

Publish Date July 13, 2020

Geriatric patients reported lower pain scores for rib fracture than younger patients, contributing to the ideology that geriatric patients may underreport pain severity.

Pain Information Center

A Case of Unremitting Back Pain Following Kidney Stones

By

Shannon E. Whitten, MS, NP-C, APRN-BC

Publish Date July 9, 2020

Right-sided flank pain has been present for several months and occurs when standing, bending, and lifting—pain only improves when laying down.

Rheumatology Information Center

ACR Issues Clinical Guidance for Pediatric Patients With Rheumatic Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

Dibash Das, PhD

Publish Date July 7, 2020

The American College of Rheumatology has issued clinical guidance to rheumatology providers for the management of pediatric patients with rheumatic disease during the COVID-19 pandemic.