Larsen Score: Understanding, Purpose, and Interpretation
The Larsen score is a radiographic system used to quantify the severity and progression of joint damage, particularly in inflammatory arthropathies li...
By Jordan
Category: Rheumatology
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Rheumatology Drugs: Understanding High Costs, Key Categories, and Price Influences
Identifying the single most expensive rheumatology drug is complex due to varying factors like dosage, insurance, and market dynamics; however, biolog...
By Alex
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Conditions That Mimic RA and How to Differentiate Them
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) symptoms can mimic numerous musculoskeletal and systemic conditions, including osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and lupu...
By Alex
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Corticosteroid Types, Uses, and Side Effects
Corticosteroids like prednisone, prednisolone, methylprednisolone, and triamcinolone hexacetonide are used systemically or intra-articularly to rapidl...
By Alex
Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Diagnosis, Symptoms, and Exercise Management
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is diagnosed through a complex medical process involving clinical evaluation, specific blood tests for inflammation, and ...
By Jordan
Rheumatism: Key Vitamins, Nutrition, and Management Strategies
While no single "best" vitamin exists for rheumatism, a combination of vitamins like D, C, and E, alongside a comprehensive management plan,...
By Hart
CDAI in Rheumatology: What It Is, How It's Scored, and Its Importance
The Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) is a quantitative tool used in rheumatology to measure disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthrit...
By Alex
Rheumatoid Arthritis: CMC Joint Involvement, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
The carpometacarpal (CMC) joint at the base of the thumb is a common and debilitating target for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), leading to chronic inflamm...
By Alex
Post-Streptococcal Arthritis: Treatment Approaches, Rehabilitation, and Recovery
Treatment for post-streptococcal arthritis primarily involves managing acute inflammatory symptoms with anti-inflammatory medications, supportive care...
By Jordan
