Rheumatology
- The initial viral infection may be only part of the story
We clearly see that the coronavirus elicits syndromes far afield from respiratory tissues. But a virus eliciting effects seemingly distinct from the primary infection is nothing new.
- Dermatomyositis-related interstitial lung disease mimicking COVID-19 pneumonia
A subtype of myositis with characteristic skin rashes and ulcers, amyopathic or hypomyopathic symptoms, and rapidly progressive ILD.
- Teriparatide: Label changes and identifying patients for long-term use
The changes leave clinicians with the challenge of identifying appropriate patients.
- An 86-year-old man with unexplained right-sided headache and vision loss
Steroid treatment for suspected giant cell arteritis brought no improvement in vision or headache severity.
- Autoimmune brain disease: Think before testing
Immune serologic tests are not specific for any defined clinical diagnosis and thus should not be used to drive therapeutic decisions.
- Shedding light on subungual digital mucous cysts
Transillumination is a quick and easy way to diagnose digital mucous cysts and rule out other subungual masses.
- Antiobesity drug therapy: An individualized and comprehensive approach
As part of a comprehensive plan, these drugs can provide lasting obesity control and additional health benefits, including decreased cardiovascular risk.
- The obesity paradox in heart failure: What is the role of cardiorespiratory fitness?
What should these patients be advised about weight management and about cardiorespiratory fitness, a major factor influencing the paradox?
- Antibody-mediated autoimmune encephalitis: A practical approach
Symptoms may include subacute, progressive neuropsychiatric symptoms with associated cognitive dysfunction, movement disorders, and autoimmune seizures.
- Statin intolerance and new lipid-lowering treatments
The benefits and safety of statin therapy are clear, but adverse effects continue to pose diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.