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A 50 year-old physician experienced the abrupt onset of tenderness and swelling in the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint of his right index finger. His only significant past medical history was Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, which was managed successfully with ablation. The same symptoms subsequently occurred in the DIP joints of his left index finger and fifth digits of both hands. No other digits were affected. The symptoms made it difficult for him to type on the computer. He denied trauma to the affected fingers, although he is an athlete and had had a left middle finger avulsion fracture, right middle finger dislocation, and left radial frac-ture. He had no systemic or other joint involvement.

The American College of Rheumatology has put together a list of 13 myths about rheumatoid arthritis.

Back pain patients receive quicker diagnosis and treatment with nurse practitioner first.

Arthritis patients benefit significantly when they receive homeopathy alongside conventional treatment over a period of six months.

A new study suggests joint complaints attributed to the popular breast cancer drugs are not associated with inflammatory arthritis or autoimmune disease.

Revised evidence-based guidelines for non-pharmacologic treatments of osteoarthritis were unveiled at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the ACR.

Basal joint arthritis of the thumb is sometimes misdiagnosed as CTS.

A common pitfall in the diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA) is misinterpretation of the patient's symptoms and signs.

Research uncovers glucosamine's killing power over pancreatic cells.

Strong, positive marriages can help rheumatoid arthritis patients cope better.

Experts offer recommendations in six key areas to treat rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease.

It is vital that those caring for IBD patients evaluate for vitamin D nutritional deficiency.

Physicians treating patients with fibromyalgia syndrome should rule out coexisting disorders and establish possible inducing factors.

The numerous symptom domains of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) include pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, mood disturbance, and cognitive dysfunction, as well as close association with other “central sensory augmentation” conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome and various forms of headache.

Varying practitioner beliefs about what makes patients who have fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) “behave” differently from the general population are complicated by a paucity of studies, heterogeneity of the patient population, and other factors.

Scheduling, event, exhibit hall, CME, and other information for attendees of the 48th Annual Meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America.

Despite claims that biologics for treating rheumatoid arthritis are highly effective, Medicaid patients seem to demonstrate low adherence.

Gout is the most common inflammatory arthritis. Arthrocentesis and identification of negatively birefringent monosodium urate crystals from aspirate is the gold standard for diagnosis.

With the rising incidence of obesity and an increasing older population, the burden of osteoarthritis (OA) is expected to grow. Understanding of the disease is limited, and there are indications that many patients are receiving suboptimal care.

The significant changes in the way rheumatoid arthritis has been managed include earlier, more aggressive treatment with combination therapy.

Diverse mechanisms of pathogenesis have been proposed for the autoimmune diseases. A growing body of medical literature suggests a potential effect of occupational exposures on their development.

European Union okays Vimovo for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

Hip injuries are common in dancers, runners, and soccer players. Knowledge of the mechanism of injury and the sport can help uncover the diagnosis. Muscular strength testing should be performed on the cardinal movements of the hip joint.

Study reveals pain diary increases perception of pain severity.

A phase II clinical study began for Galapagos NV's drug candidate GLPG0259, a novel drug being developed for rheumatoid arthritis.

A second biologic option is now available for patients in New Zealand with forms of arthritis.

Certain genetic variants were discovered that lead to arthritis in women taking aromatase inhibitors.

Purple carrots have 28 times the anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant levels of the orange carrot.

Dissimilar pharmacokinetics make blood and urine testing useful for different purposes in compliance monitoring.

Paul J. Christo, MD provides an overview of the prevalence of pain in older adults while discussing physiological age-associated changes in pain processing.