Of the current treatments for lupus nephritis, how many can be classed as disease modifying according to recently proposed criteria? And what are the challenges and considerations for future studies?
Upadacitinib once daily, combined with glucocorticoid taper, may be more effective than placebo for inducing sustained remission in patients with giant cell arteritis.
For pediatric patients with unexplained neurological symptoms and MRI findings showing lateral ventricular lesions or brainstem-thalamus-basal ganglia abnormalities, monitor closely for BD signs: recurrent oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and eye involvement.
The overlap between gout and psoriatic disease has been known since the 1980s. But what are the key mechanisms underlying this association, how does it influence management, and should "Psout" be considered a novel disease?
A unique case of bilateral retinal vasculitis as the initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Recognizing the possibility of such atypical presentations allows clinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion for SLE.
Why are disease-modifying treatments for osteoarthritis such a difficult proposition?
Despite multiple attempts, no DMOAD is yet approved for clinical use. Prof. Ali Mobasheri takes us through the main challenges, the work being done to make these so-called utopia drugs a reality, and discusses other advances that offer hope in the meantime.
For pediatric patients with unexplained neurological symptoms and MRI findings showing lateral ventricular lesions or brainstem-thalamus-basal ganglia abnormalities, monitor closely for BD signs: recurrent oral and genital ulcers, skin lesions, and eye involvement.
A unique case of bilateral retinal vasculitis as the initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Recognizing the possibility of such atypical presentations allows clinicians to maintain a high index of suspicion for SLE.
The patient presented with digital vasculitis, rapidly evolving interstitial lung disease, sub-clinical myositis, and arthritis of the hands with no prior history of Raynaud’s phenomenon. What antibodies would you test to determine the final diagnosis?
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a severe autoimmune disease that can cause damage to almost every system of the body. Join this session to learn more about novel biomarkers for diagnosis and monitoring and familiarise yourself with current and emerging targeted therapies.
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The appropriate antibiotic prescription, at the right dose, the right duration and with the narrowest spectrum, has become a major consideration in public health for the successful treatment of bacterial infections. This is mainly due to the …
Computed tomography (CT) has traditionally been underutilized in the imaging of inflammatory arthritis due to its limitations in assessing soft tissue inflammation and concerns over radiation exposure. However, recent technological advancements …
A chronic autoimmune illness that causes joint destruction and inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often results in disability. Genetic, environmental, and immune system variables all have a role in the pathophysiology of RA. The complex …
Inflammation of the joints, bone erosion, and cartilage destruction are the main characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) which causes joint malfunction, structural distortion, and long-term impairment of function. According to various …
Transform the way you care for your patients with aplastic anemia with our 3-module series using real-world case studies and expert insights. Discover why early diagnosis matters, explore the benefits and risks of current treatments, and develop tailored approaches for complex cases.
Transform the way you care for your patients with aplastic anemia with our 3-module series using real-world case studies and expert insights. Discover why early diagnosis matters, explore the benefits and risks of current treatments, and develop tailored approaches for complex cases.
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a weakly alkaline 4-aminoquinoline compound (Shi et al. 2019 ), first synthesized in 1944, with a similar chemical structure to chloroquine (Schrezenmeier and Dörner 2020 ). It was approved for clinical use by the U.S.
Computed tomography (CT) has traditionally been underutilized in the imaging of inflammatory arthritis due to its limitations in assessing soft tissue inflammation and concerns over radiation exposure. However, recent technological advancements …
Osteoporosis, a chronic metabolic bone disease, increases the predisposition to fragility fractures and is associated with considerable morbidity, high health care cost as well as mortality. An elevation in the rate of incident fragility fractures …
Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is recognized as a relatively minimally invasive knee replacement procedure that offers advantages such as reduced surgical trauma, less blood loss, faster recovery, maximal preservation of knee bone stock …
After non-invasive measures failed, a lumbar sympathetic block performed with extreme caution alleviated complex regional pain syndrome in this 18-month-old.
Of the current treatments for lupus nephritis, how many can be classed as disease modifying according to recently proposed criteria? And what are the challenges and considerations for future studies?
What are the key considerations for managing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in the oldest old (≥80 years), in the context of multimorbidity, physical and mental disability, and polypharmacy?
A man with a skin rash and left leg weakness was diagnosed with sarcoid-like reaction due to treatment for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and ultimately also amyotrophic lateral sclerosis when the motor symptoms progressed.
