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
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
Joint damage due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) appears to be more severe among patients with a normal body mass index (BMI) than among their obese counterparts, a German research team reports. Reuters Health Information
An expert panel discusses 3 areas of cultural competence -- bias, language barriers, and communication -- in the context of clinician-patient vignettes. Medscape Internal Medicine
The combination of etanercept and methotrexate provides long-term remission and protects against radiographic progression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a report in the December issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism. Reuters Health Information
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
