Medical Specialty >> Rheumatology

More Patients Turning to Medical Marijuana for Arthritis Pain

• A New Hip or Knee Can Do a Marriage Good, Study Finds
• Extra Pounds Could Bring More Painful Joints
• COVID-19 Antibodies May Tame Inflammatory Condition in Kids: Study
• Compression Stockings May Not Be Needed After Surgeries, Study Finds

JOURNAL UPDATE

Genetic Data May Up Diagnostic Efficiency for Rheumatic Disease

• Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
• 9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019
• Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services

MONTHLY JOURNAL SUMMARY

April 2020 Briefing - Rheumatology

FEATURED ARTICLES

Wrong-Site, Wrong-Procedure, and Wrong-Patient Surgery

The operating room is where, without doubt, many lives are saved and a multitude of destinies are altered. However, in today’s rapidly changing world, the number and complexity of surgical procedures are increasing dramatically. So is the number of surgical sub-specialties. The operating lists in…

Massive Recall of Tylenol in USA, UAE and Fiji

Johnson and Johnson is extending the voluntary recall of certain lots of OTC products in the Americas, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Fiji. This includes Tylenol, Motrin and St. Joseph’s aspirin.

Rituximab drastically reduces efficacy of H1N1 vaccine in rheumatoid patients

Influenza vaccine not adversely affected by RA drug methotrexate.

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Arthrocentesis (synovial fluid analysis)

Arthrocentesis, with subsequent synovial fluid analysis, is used to determine the cause of arthritis in all cases presenting with joint effusion or…

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RE: Investigational Topical Minocycline Gel for Acne Advances to Phase III Development

As I understand, this is a great step of development that we can use to save many people from horrible diseases. and i also hope Dr.Lain and your partners…

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