Rheumatology Perspective and Journal Articles

• Best & Worst Places to Practice 2022 Some states offer lots of perks and temptations for physician practices, although each doctor has their own priorities that make some places more desirable.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, May 20, 2022
• How Medicine Is Failing a Nation in Pain   Pain is central to every specialty, and we all played a part in the opioid crisis, says Dr Haider Warraich, author of The Song of Our Scars: The Untold Story of Pain.
  Medscape, May 20, 2022
• Sex Differences in Medical Cannabis-Related Adverse Effects Are women more likely than men to experience adverse effects associated with the use of medical cannabis? A new study investigates.
  Pain, May 19, 2022
• Safety of IV Golimumab in RA, PsA, and AS A pooled analysis of data from three trials provides insight into the safety profile of IV golimumab for the treatment of these rheumatologic conditions.
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, May 18, 2022
• Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis Symptoms When it comes to the treatment of these symptoms in patients with systemic sclerosis, what are the non-pharmacologic options? This article provides evidence-based recommendations.
  Rheumatology, May 18, 2022
• Medscape Rheumatologist Compensation Report 2022 Medscape's Rheumatologist Compensation Report 2022 explores income sources, pay gaps, and attitudes about work as COVID's impact on medical practices declines.
  Medscape Features Slideshows, May 13, 2022
• New Price Transparency Regulations and Value in Arthroplasty How many orthopedic hospitals are compliant with the new CMS price transparency requirements? Do these hospital charges reflect quality arthroplasty care?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, May 13, 2022
• The Case for Post-COVID Steroids   Dr F. Perry Wilson cautions against changing practice on the basis of a single study.
  Medscape, May 12, 2022
• Comparison of Technology-Assisted and Conventional THA How do utilization rates and outcomes compare between technology-assisted and conventional total hip arthroplasties?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, May 06, 2022
• Episode 3: Topical Prescribing Tips for Better Psoriasis Outcomes   Dermatologists Steven Feldman and Melinda Gooderham share expert advice and go-to options for topical use in patients with psoriasis.
  Medscape, May 05, 2022
• Advances in the Clinical Use of Hydroxychloroquine Levels What role could the assessment of hydroxychloroquine levels have in the management of patients with lupus?
  Current Opinion in Rheumatology, May 05, 2022
• Our Biggest Mistakes During the COVID-19 Pandemic   Bioethicist Art Caplan shares his list of mistakes made and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Medscape Business of Medicine, May 04, 2022
• Sacroiliac Joint MRI Differences in axSpA With Back Pain A new study compares the sacroiliac joint MRI changes between axial spondyloarthritis patients and those with mechanical back pain. How do they differ?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, May 04, 2022
• Rheumatoid Factor Positivity in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis What is the role of rheumatoid factor positivity in ANCA-associated vasculitis? A new study investigates.
  Rheumatology, May 04, 2022
• COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness CDC answers questions about how effective vaccines are against preventing serious illness with newer COVID variants.
  CDC Expert Commentary, May 03, 2022
• The Work After Work We physicians are focused on fixing physician burnout. Maybe we should also be looking at what happens in the 'second shift' at home, Dr Jeffrey Benabio says in his column.
  Medscape Dermatology, April 29, 2022
• Advice on Small Practice Mergers If you are considering a merger, which offers many benefits, here are some things to think about, says Joseph S. Eastern, MD.
  Medscape Dermatology, April 29, 2022
• Cure, Prevent, or Manage All Disease: The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative's Bold Plan Is Already Working   Dr Eric Topol sits down with Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to talk about the next phase of their ambitious Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
  Medscape, April 28, 2022
• Breast Implant Illness: Capsulectomy and Implant Removal Patients experiencing symptoms of breast implant illness could be successfully treated with implant removal with capsulectomy.
  ePlasty, April 26, 2022
• Infographic: Physician Incomes Gain, Pay Gaps Remain The Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2022 infographic shows growth in physician income, specialties with biggest pay gains, and pay disparities between men and women and between ethnic groups.
  Medscape, April 22, 2022