The risk of developing non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is increased in certain, but not all, autoimmune disorders, according to a report in the April 15th issue of Blood. Reuters Health Information
Rapid-onset dyspnea on exertion is presented in a 42-year-old woman with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis. What are the challenges of diagnosing pulmonary arterial hypertension in this patient? Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
A panel of rheumatologists was convened to develop guidelines to assess adequacy of disease control, focusing on the use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. Rheumatology
Rheumatoid arthritis is treated effectively with anti-tumor necrosis factor but with a possible risk of malignancy. How might treatment be safe and effective in patients with preexisting malignancies? Nature Clinical Practice Rheumatology
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha blockers are equally effective for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), results of a meta-analysis indicate. Reuters Health Information
This review investigates the effectiveness of exercise interventions in improving disease-related characteristics in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. It also provides suggestions for improving the cardiovascular profile of RA patients through exercise. Rheumatology
An expert panel discusses 3 areas of cultural competence -- bias, language barriers, and communication -- in the context of clinician-patient vignettes. Medscape Internal Medicine
Tune in with Drs. Strand, Terkeltaub, and Kavanaugh in a discussion on the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis and the role of cytokines, and new and emerging biologic therapies. Medscape Rheumatology
