RA ranks among the common chronic illnesses with the worst quality of life.

Understanding Function in RA: An Update on “Treat to Target”

Fibromyalgia syndrome has been fraught with ambiguity in diagnosis, uncertainty in understanding of the pathophysiology behind its myriad symptoms, and difficulties that physicians face in managing it competently.

New and Modified Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria

Initial treatment of plantar fasciitis is based on finding ways to reduce stress applied to the plantar fascia. Surgery for plantar fasciitis may be indicated if prolonged attempts at nonoperative correction are unsuccessful.

Management of Plantar Fasciitis Evolving

A 49-year-old African American man was referred to rheumatology with a positive antinuclear antibodies (ANA) test result, constitutional symptoms, and lymphadenopathy.

The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine Vol 29 No 1