A variety of systemic diseases not generally considered as rheumatic diseases can involve joints and can create differential diagnostic dilemmas. These diseases are reviewed in this article. Current Opinion in Rheumatology
In a randomized controlled trial, oral prednisolone and naproxen were equally effective in the initial treatment of gouty arthritis at 4 days. Medscape Medical News
Review recent data supporting safety and efficacy of B-cell-depleting agents for RA, as illustrated by data presented at American College of Rheumatology 2007 Annual Meeting. Medscape 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
Hand bone densitometry (DEXA) is better than radiography for assessing bone involvement in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, according to a report in the November issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
