Highlights from the American College of Rheumatology 2007 meeting on advances in the pharmacologic management of rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Rheumatology
Women who take aromatase inhibitors after undergoing breast cancer surgery often have joint pain and sicca syndrome, according to a report in the November issue of The Journal of Rheumatology. Reuters Health Information
Dr. Mease reviews data presented at the ACR 2007 meeting on recent advances in fibromyalgia with a focus on mechanisms, clinical aspects, and safety and efficacy of treatments. Medscape Rheumatology
Dr. Richard Harris summarizes our current understanding of the pathophysiologic mechanisms of fibromyalgia -- an update from ACR 2007. Medscape Rheumatology
Update on the safety and efficacy of biologic agents for juvenile idiopathic arthritis presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2007 Scientific Meeting. Medscape Rheumatology
A summary of evidence supporting the diagnosis and management of JIA from the state-of-the-art lecture on systemic JIA at the American College of Rheumatology 2007 Annual Meeting. Medscape Rheumatology
Update on treatments for juvenile idiopathic arthritis, as illustrated by data from the American College of Rheumatology 2007 scientific meeting. Medscape Rheumatology
A fusion protein between thermally responsive elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) and interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) prompts a depot effect that may allow effective sustained local release of this anti-inflammatory agent, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information
Review treatment decisions in patients with RA during the initial diagnosis; in patients who have inadequate response to maximal disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs; and treatment failures.
