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If you missed our recent webinar with Dr Adam Rischin, consultant rheumatologist, on diagnosis and management of psoriatic arthritis the recording is now available. Dr Rischin covers key features of psoriatic arthritis, including the main symptoms, tests that can assist diagnosis and effective treatments available. If you live with or care for someone with #PsoriaticArthritis - this is one webinar you wont want to miss! Click here to access the recording: https://lnkd.in/gEeDuRd4

There is a significant need for innovative pharmacological treatments in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). A recent Spherix report shows nearly all rheumatologists rate the unmet need in SSc as “extremely high,” the highest among rheumatic diseases. With nearly half of patients not optimally managed, new treatments are crucial. ✨𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭? Reach out to learn more about our comprehensive report and how it can give your product the edge. #marketresearch #rheumatology #SSc

Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) testing has emerged as a valuable tool in both the diagnosis and management of asthma. In this month's blog Ryan Burton outlines the brief history of FeNO testing and the growing applications in clinical practice. Clink on the link below to enjoy this read. https://lnkd.in/g-P2HQTG #methapharmrespiratory #FeNO #asthma #diagnosis #focusedoneverybreath

It's our monthly blog time! Please take some time to read about FeNO and how it can help you help your patients! #methapharmrespiratory #diagnostics #asthma #respiratorytherapist #pft #feno #focusedoneverybreath

Happy to share our recent publication regarding acute MI in the very young. We highlight the need for a comprehensive approach in managing such cases, taking into consideration both modifiable and inherited risk factors, as well as potential non- atherosclerotic and thromboembolic pathogenic causes, to achieve early diagnosis and aetiology-directed therapies. https://lnkd.in/dAzyAUEH

Take the JAMA Clinical Challenge 52-year-old with 3 weeks of pain and duskiness of the fingertips bilaterally. The patient reported no dyspnea, cough, nasal discharge, diarrhea weight loss, or fevers. She had no history of rheumatologic disease or Raynaud disease. Findings on physical exam were normal, other than her fingertips, which were cold and cyanotic with small ulcerations on the second and third fingertips. What would you do next? A. Order radiograph B. Perform Doppler US C. Prescribe fexofenadine D. Treat with IV vancomycin Leave your answer in the comments. 12 PM ET Friday, we'll post the discussion and diagnosis.

Patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and lichen planus often exhibit nail changes. At the same time, a small group of patients have isolated nail psoriasis or nail lichen planus. In this MEDtalk Dr. Shari Lipner gives her perspective and update on new opportunities for the diagnosis & management of this group of patients. #LichenPlanus #NailPsoriasis 

Patients with psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and lichen planus often exhibit nail changes. At the same time, a small group of patients have isolated nail psoriasis or nail lichen planus. In this MEDtalk Dr. Shari Lipner gives her perspective and update on new opportunities for the diagnosis & management of this group of patients. #LichenPlanus #NailPsoriasis 

https://lnkd.in/gDmVHwef                                                  Article title: Remission of Glucocorticoid-Resistant Polymyalgia Rheumatica achieved with Tocilizumab: 2 Case Reports   Author(s): Ayse Unal Enginar* Journal: Rheumatica Acta: Open Access   Journal ISSN: 2640-799X Introduction: Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an idiopathic inflammatory disease characterized by pain and stiffness around the shoulders, neck and hips. IL-6 is an important cytokine in the pathogenesis of the disease. Although glucocorticoids (GC) are the current basic treatment, approximately 50% of patients may experience relapses during treatment. #ArthriticDisease #ChronicInflammatoryArthritis #ClinicalRheumatology #Peertechz #PeertechzPublications #ExperimentalRheumatology #Plaquenil #PolymyalgiaRheumaticaTreatment #Polymyositis #RheumaticDiseases #RheumatoidArthritisDiagnosis #RheumatologistsCommunications #RheumatologyAndInternalMedicine #RheumatologyCaseReports #RheumatologyPractice #RheumatologyResearch #SystemicSclerosis

The easy way for tentative diagnosis of some clinical cases using #plasma colour appearance. The gross appearance of the plasma in the microhematocrit or centrifuge tube can provide useful information, quickly and reliably. #Yellow discoloration :- of the plasma is evidence of hyperbilirubinemia (icterus) in dogs and cats. This is termed icterus and is graded mild, moderate or marked (subjectively). #Red color :- in the plasma indicates the presence of free hemoglobin. This is most often due to artifactual disruption of RBC during sample collection and/or handling (in vitro hemolysis), but can also been seen in cases of intravascular hemolytic disease. #Whitish opacity:- of the plasma indicates hyperlipidemia and is associated with increased concentrations of triglycerides (triglycerides dominate) usually due to high chylomicrons or very low density lipoproteins