Rheumatology Network Staff

How much do you remember about the top rheumatology stories of 2018?

Here’s a quick look at what you found most interesting during the past year.

A review of administrative claims data suggests that physicians are not following the treatment guidelines for knee osteoarthritis, researchers report at AAOS 2017.

Including patients in the decision-making process actually improves outcomes, shows a study presented AAOS 2017 this week.

The ACR workforce study, options for methotrexate, safe doses for glucocorticoids, the value of vitamin D supplements, the dangers of chikungunya, and new treatments for giant cell arteritis were among our most popular stories this year. Here's a quick look back at 2016.

Today’s therapeutic practices in rheumatology could one day go the way of the rotary telephone due to advances in imaging, proteomics and other areas.

Sometimes it’s not enough to ask "How are you feeling?” In this slideshow, we list eight communication pitfalls physicians should avoid.

IgG4-related diseases first appeared in the medical literature in 2003, but greater awareness is needed to ensure early diagnosis.

We invite our physician readers to contribute commentaries, reviews, case studies and image IQs on rheumatic disease and related issues.

The Rheumatology Journal Club will host a Twitter chat March 31 at 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. EDT. #RheumJC

Vitamin D’s failed treatment to prevent tibial cartilage loss and tocilizumab for giant cell arteritis represent a small sample of studies of interest that were published in top journals this month.

The free Lupus Companion app helps patients keep track of medications, appointments, and symptoms.