How is the performance of assays for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies directed against proteinase 3 and myeloperoxidase in small vessel vasculitis and treated vasculitis or nonvasculitic disease? American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women appears to affect neither the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) nor the severity of arthritis, researchers report in the March 15th issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
Earn CME credit by participating in a self-assessment questionnaire focusing on an evidence-based approach to the management of rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Rheumatology
Treatment with rituximab along with cyclophosphamide can be helpful in patients with severe and refractory systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Swedish researchers report in the March issue of Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Ambrisentan, a diphenyl propionic acid derivative, represents a valuable addition to the treatment alternatives for this orphan disease AccessMedicine from McGraw-Hill
The authors attempt to unravel the complexity of managing hypertension in rheumatoid arthritis patients, and make practical recommendations for use in clinical practice. Future Rheumatology
In this article, the authors review the MRI quantitation of synovitis, bone marrow oedema and bone erosions using scoring systems, direct volume measurement and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI. Rheumatology
Systemic lupus erythematosus remains a disease with an elusive etiology, and the search for genetic factors that trigger the autoimmune cascade has only been accelerated by recent advances in technology. Future Rheumatology
A rare conversion of discoid lupus to antiphospholipid syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus is presented in a 64-year-old man. What are the related diagnostic and management challenges? Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
