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The Arthritis Foundation has just released the first CBD guidance for adults with arthritis. CBD, or cannabidiol, a plant-based compound, has become popular among people with arthritis seeking to ease chronic joint pain. Learn more in this slideshow.
The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research has developed a set of treatment recommendations for the prevention of secondary fracture in patients 65 years and older who have had a hip or vertebral fracture. There are 13 recommendations. In this slideshow, we highlight the recommendations beginning with improved doctor-patient communication.
Rheumatic conditions are associated with dermatological manifestations some of which are commonly known and others not so well known. In this slideshow, we highlight four conditions that should be on your radar.
The clinical burden of fracture on Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries is significant, with patients continuing to experience additional fractures at high rates. The survival after a subsequent fracture is approximately 180 days, shows a report issued in August by the National Osteoporosis Foundation
In this slideshow, we highlight 12 recommendations for assessing MRI lesions on the sacroiliac joints of patients with spondyloarthritis. The recommendations were made by the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) MRI working group and published in the British journal Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases earlier this year.
In this installment of our psoriatic arthritis quiz, we focus on features associated with the five types of psoriatic arthritis. Can you identify all types of psoriatic arthritis and address how best to treat each condition?
A new survey by the American College of Rheumatology shows that one in four Americans have rheumatic disease. Among the surveyed patients, 50 percent were forced into step therapy.
As we say goodbye to September and Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month, we'd like to take a quick look at access to care for patients with rheumatic disease. In this slideshow, we highlight the best and worst performers (spoiler alert: only one state received an A.)
Patient visits can be highly complex and stressful for both patient and physician, but good manners can make the difference between a successful visit and a poor one. In this slideshow, we highlight 13 tips that may lead to better patient encounters.
In today's installment of our psoriatic arthritis quiz, we revisit some recently published studies and news headlines. What new treatment for psoriatic arthritis has gone before the FDA for approval? Test your knowledge on this and other recent headlines in this quiz.
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