Adam Hochron

While rheumatoid arthritis makes the most headlines in the field of rheumatology a recent push has been made to bring more attention to patients with rheumatic heart disease.

For patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis the pain associated not only with the condition but also the potential knee replacement surgery can be excruciating. A recent study looked at ways to minimize the pain after the operation to get people back on their feet as quickly as possible.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Wednesday that workers in a lab in their Atlanta headquarters may have been exposed to a live strain of the Ebola virus.

The identification of a gene mutation could provide an added boost to the research into treatments for conditions like Cushing's syndrome, according to a recent European study.

A new virus has reportedly been discovered in the Midwest, with scientists looking at how the tick-borne illness claimed the life of one person in Kansas.

A longstanding policy of the US Food and Drug Administration could be coming to an end as Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg released a statement with proposed changes to the blood donor deferral for homosexual men.

Soolantra (ivermectin) Cream, 1% has been approved for the once-daily topical treatment of inflammatory lesions, or bumps and pimples, of rosacea.

Variations of an enzyme could help health care professionals identify patients more likely to be diagnosed with a rare rheumatologic condition.

A new study has given some doubt to the long-held belief that patients with type 1 diabetes no longer produce insulin even long after their diagnosis.

A new antibacterial drug has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections and complicated urinary tract infections.

The US Food and Drug Administration has announced the approval of a new combination treatment for hepatitis C virus.

When traditional medicine fails to relieve a patient's symptoms, the desire to seek alternative treatments can be a viable option for many people.

The benefits of drinking milk have been established in a number of previous studies, but one group recently looked at whether there were specific benefits in helping to delay knee osteoarthritis in women.

For patients diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) finding relief for their symptoms can make a large difference in their quality of life.

A support group developed by a hospital in New York has shown that patients with rheumatoid arthritis can see their condition improve by not only addressing the physical symptoms but the psychological issues as well.

During a National Hockey League (NHL) season it is not uncommon for players to be sidelined with bumps and bruises. In recent weeks, players at the sport's elite level have been more concerned with catching mumps than healing their bumps.

Recently published interoperability standards for diabetes devices such as continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps should enhance diabetes management and advance research.

Study results show that although the use of oral contraceptives has no effect on the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, it may prevent the disease from progressing in severity.

In the second part of an interview with Kim Van Naarden Braun, PhD, the screening process used in New Jersey is discussed at the national level.

With technology improving every day the state of New Jersey implemented a program three years ago to mandate screening for critical congenital heart defects.

As electronic health records become more or less mandatory, the question moves from how widely they are adopted by practices across the country to whether the new versions are more effective than the old pen-and-paper way of doing business.

Gastric bypass surgery has been shown to improve quality of life for overweight and obese patients in a number of ways, including improving insulin sensitivity. Surgery combined with exercise has been shown to produce even greater benefits. A recent study evaluated the link between the two approaches and their effect on overall insulin sensitivity.

While there are currently no active cases of Ebola virus infection in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that 35 hospitals across the country are now designated treatment centers for the virus.

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association looked at whether the prescription, which also required the patient continuously monitor their coagulation, was the best option. The study focused on whether mechanical left atrial appendage would be preferable for patients going forward.

Patients with Lyme disease know that their symptoms and the effects of the disease can be debilitating and last for a long time, often persisting even after treatment.

The health care policy, written by Gary Rivard, DO, and Anthony Viera, MD, was published in The Journal of Family Practice. The authors noted that while more people are receiving vaccinations for pertussis, the US Centers for Disease Control reported 48,277 confirmed cases – the highest number since 1955, including 20 deaths related to the disease.

No matter what reason a patient is in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital every moment and medication they take matters in helping them recover. A recent study looked at what dose of systemic corticosteroids should be given to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations during their time in critical care.

Men of all ages are experiencing the difficulties that come with cardiovascular health including erectile dysfunction. A recent study was conducted looking at the link between the two conditions and what can be done to improve their treatment.

When cocaine users seek medical attention at a hospital regularly used scans may miss some hidden damage done to the patient's heart. A new study looked at other areas that could help maintain their longterm health.

As children get older their waistlines increasingly show signs of getting wider as well and the problem extends far beyond American students. Doctors around the world are working together to find ways to combat the growing problem.