Learning objectives and clinical implications Understand the epidemiology and immunopathogenesis of JDM, including the roles of…
Rheumatology
Indian study reveals severe financial burden of rheumatoid arthritis: Over one-quarter of patients face catastrophic healthcare costs
In a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in India, researchers from…
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
From the telltale heliotrope rash and Gottron’s papules to the challenge of managing chronic muscle inflammation,…
Yogurt’s role in bone health may be overstated, study finds
In a comprehensive review published in Frontiers in Nutrition, researchers report that yogurt’s benefits for adult…
Autoimmunity
From the loss of self-tolerance to the precision of biologic therapies, this quiz explores the core…
New study finds weight-loss drugs tirzepatide and semaglutide cost-effective for knee osteoarthritis and obesity
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reports that the weight-loss medications tirzepatide…
Pediatric Rheumatology Series, Lecture:6 – Juvenile arthritis by Dr. Sushma Shree
Learning objectives and clinical implications Help students recognize early signs and symptoms of JIA in children,…
Pediatric Rheumatology Series, Lecture:5 – Glucocorticoids in Children by Dr. Sushma Shree
Learning objectives and clinical implications Understand the physiology and regulation of endogenous glucocorticoids and the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal…
Methotrexate reduces serious infections in early rheumatoid arthritis: UK study
Methotrexate (MTX) has long been the cornerstone of first-line therapy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), particularly in…