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Methotrexate in PsA
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Apr 13, 2022

Until the publication of the SEAM trial, evidence in the medical literature for the efficacy of the most commonly used drug for psoriatic arthritis worldwide, methotrexate, has been lukewarm at best. Yet we all employ it commonly, either as monotherapy or in combination with biologic or targeted synthetic DMARD treatment. It is inexpensive and widely available, and only modestly toxic.

The Enthesitis Challenge in Psoriatic Arthritis
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Robert Chao, MD

Apr 06, 2022

A colleague of mine once told me an interesting story of how her father, who was a doctor, misdiagnosed his wife with fibromyalgia when she actually had psoriatic arthritis with enthesitis all along. I would venture out and say that the average physician would have trouble evaluating enthesitis because even we, as rheumatologists do!

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Combination Biologic Therapy in PsA: The beginning of a new era?
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Artie Kavanaugh, MD

Apr 05, 2022

Without question, basic immunology is at the foundation of rheumatology as a discipline. Indeed, for many rheumatologists, it was the intricacies of the immune system that attracted us into the field. With each passing year, extraordinary advances in scientific methods begat tremendous gains in our understanding of the immune system. Excitingly, we may be entering a new era, driven by results in psoriatic arthritis and other related diseases.

Best of 2021: Drug Safety Risk Communication- The 800 lb Gorilla Approach
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Jack Cush, MD

Dec 28, 2021

Discussions on drug safety can be as treacherous as quicksand for the patient and physician. What the physician knows and what the patient perceives may not be in sync.

ICYMI: Drug Safety Risk Communication- The 800 lb Gorilla Approach
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Jack Cush, MD

Sep 30, 2021

Discussions on drug safety can be as treacherous as quicksand for the patient and physician. What the physician knows and what the patient perceives may not be in sync.

Best of 2020: Wisdom for New Rheumatology Fellows
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Jack Cush, MD

Dec 23, 2020

Congratulations on choosing the greatest profession, one equally dedicated to both science and patient care. You are now part of a guild that will support you and anticipate your success. Rheumatology needs you to be a big thinking, futuristic problem-solving practitioner who will lead and learn, research and teach. Here are my words of wisdom for aspiring MSK phenoms.

Wisdom for New Rheumatology Fellows
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Jack Cush, MD

Jul 30, 2020

Congratulations on choosing the greatest profession, one equally dedicated to both science and patient care. You are now part of a guild that will support you and anticipate your success. Rheumatology needs you to be a big thinking, futuristic problem-solving practitioner who will lead and learn, research and teach. Here are my words of wisdom for aspiring MSK phenoms.

ICYMI: Telemedicine Bloopers and Successes
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Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.

Jul 06, 2020

At my COVID home command center, I feel pretty prepared for everything. From here, I can run my practice, manage and home-school 3 children and keep the family afloat. I have 2 computers: one for telemedicine/business meetings and one for e-learning lessons/school updates that teachers and school administrators email me throughout the day for my children. As a no-nonsense, organized mom and doctor, I felt ready to handle any issues that would arise.

Telemedicine Bloopers and Successes
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Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.

Mar 31, 2020

A Review of the Review Course + How to Make the Information Stick
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Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.

Nov 25, 2019

I have been attending the ACR Review Course for more than a decade, and it seems every year it gets better and better. Contrary to what most people think, this is not a board review course; it is more of a review of the latest research delivered by experts condensing rheumatology in eight hours.

Remembering the Names of Drugs
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David Pisetsky, MD, PhD

Jul 25, 2019

Knowing the names of the agents in today’s armamentarium should be simple. But, the nomenclature is notoriously confusing. The names of monoclonal antibodies can stretch to five syllables which defy easy pronunciation beyond the “mab” at the end. Who comes up with these names anyway?

Best of 2018: 5 Mistakes When Diagnosing Adult-Onset Still’s Disease
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Jack Cush, MD

Dec 28, 2018

Adult-onset Still's presents an interesting and diagnostic challenge when encountered. Here are 5 tips to improve your diagnostic acumen for this febrile disorder.

Topics

Methotrexate in PsA
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The Enthesitis Challenge in Psoriatic Arthritis
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Combination Biologic Therapy in PsA: The beginning of a new era?
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Best of 2021: Drug Safety Risk Communication- The 800 lb Gorilla Approach
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ICYMI: Drug Safety Risk Communication- The 800 lb Gorilla Approach
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Best of 2020: Wisdom for New Rheumatology Fellows
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Wisdom for New Rheumatology Fellows
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ICYMI: Telemedicine Bloopers and Successes
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Telemedicine Bloopers and Successes
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A Review of the Review Course + How to Make the Information Stick
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Remembering the Names of Drugs
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Best of 2018: 5 Mistakes When Diagnosing Adult-Onset Still’s Disease
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