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12/06/2023
Ronald N. Rubin, MD1,2 —Series Editor
Ronald N. Rubin, MD1,2 —Series Editor
A 51-year-old woman presents to your office with musculoskeletal symptoms that she had initially thought were exercise-related.
12/06/2023
11/15/2023
In late September, the FDA approved the first biosimilar to tocilizumab to treat adult and pediatric patients with various indications of arthritis.
11/15/2023
11/09/2023
In this video, Robert Terkeltaub, MD, discusses his team's latest research on the pathophysiology of gout and a potential pathway for treatment by way of a molecule called lubricin in patients with gout who...
11/09/2023
Interactive Features

10/20/2023
When managing patients with psoriatic arthritis who do not respond to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, clinicians must consider several factors before changing their treatment. Think you know what they...
10/20/2023
09/23/2023
According to the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis (GRAPPA), mood disorders are a key comorbidity in patients with psoriatic arthritis. How often do you screen for...
09/23/2023
05/29/2023
Are you familiar with the latest recommendations from the European League Against Rheumatism on the treatment of skin and lung manifestations in individuals with systemic sclerosis? Take this pop quiz and...
05/29/2023
04/08/2023
How high is the risk of developing scleroderma among twins and family members of those with the condition? Take the quiz and find out!
04/08/2023
02/18/2023
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is diagnosed by reviewing symptoms, conducting a physical examination, radiography imaging, and lab tests. Do you know when it is best to diagnose RA?
02/18/2023
Clinical Insights

11/09/2023
In this video, Robert Terkeltaub, MD, discusses his team's latest research on the pathophysiology of gout and a potential pathway for treatment by way of a molecule called lubricin in patients with gout who...
11/09/2023
10/20/2023
In this video, Robert Terkeltaub, MD, discusses classifying gout as acute or chronic, and how treatment should be tailored for each patient based on disease severity and characteristics as well as other...
10/20/2023
10/20/2023
In this video, James Matera, DO, discusses guidelines for managing patients with chronic gout vs acute gout, hyperuricemia, and the symptom burden and risk factors of gout. This is part two of a three-part...
10/20/2023
10/17/2023
In this video, Monica Richey, MSN, NP, speaks about when a primary care provider should refer a patient to a rheumatologist, including how to expedite the process.
10/17/2023
09/26/2023
In this video, James Matera, DO, discusses the current standard of care in the management of a patient with gout in a nephrology setting, managing a patient to avoid symptoms and minimize gout flares, and...
09/26/2023