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Therapeutic Approach for CNS Involvement in Behcet's Disease
What is the current therapeutic approach for central nervous system involvement in patients with Behcet's disease?
Medscape Rheumatology, November 2006
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Coronary Artery Disease, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Tuberculosis: Can Anti-TNF Be Used?
My patient is a 43-year-old man suffering from psoriatic arthritis. He has coronary artery disease and a history of TB. Can he be given anti-TNF agents?
Medscape Rheumatology, June 2006
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Side Effect of Long-term Cyclosporine Therapy for Dry Eye in RA and Lupus Patients
What is the most common side effect of long-term cyclosporine therapy for dry eye in RA and lupus patients?
Medscape Rheumatology, June 2006
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Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptides-Negative and American College of Rheumatology Criteria-Positive. Should Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Continue?
If anti CCP-negative result is seen in a patient with clinically positive and ACR criteria-positive rheumatoid arthritis, is it reasonable to continue treatment with DMARDs and NSAIDs?
Medscape Rheumatology, June 2006
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Can Intra-articular Anti-TNF Be Used in Patients Unresponsive to Intra-articular Corticosteroid?
My patient is a 25-year-old woman with a 4-year history of RA. Because she has no significant systemic disease, is it reasonable to try intra-articular anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)?
Medscape Rheumatology, June 2006
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Can Methotrexate Be Given Safely to Men With RA and Planning to Have Children?
Can methotrexate be given safely to men with RA who are planning to have children?
Medscape Rheumatology, June 2006
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Tapering Prednisone in Patients With SLE
My patient has been taking prednisone 10 mg a day for the past year, for SLE. Can you advise on the recommended taper procedure?
Medscape Rheumatology, June 2006
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Combining Long-acting Opioids That Are Active at Different mu Receptors for Pain Management
OxyContin and methadone work on different opioid receptors, so could the combination of these agents be clinically advantageous?
Medscape Pharmacists, March 2006
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Is Heparin or Hormonal Therapy Appropriate for a Young Patient With SLE and Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
A young patient with SLE and antiphospholipid syndrome is being treated with warfarin and ASA. Should she be switched to heparin? Can she receive hormonal therapy?
Medscape Rheumatology, March 2006
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What Is the Treatment Plan When a Patient Presents With Suspected Environmental Allergies and Has a History of Active Sjogren's Syndrome?
What is the best approach to evaluate and manage allergies in a patient with Sjogren's syndrome?
Medscape Nurses, March 2006
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Combining Methadone With Other Long-acting and Short-acting Opioids for Pain Management
Why am I seeing more and more patients with prescriptions for massive amounts of pain medication who are taking methadone plus narcotics?
Medscape Pharmacists, March 2006
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Should Leflunomide Be Routinely Stopped Before Joint Replacement Surgery?
Should leflunomide be routinely stopped before surgery, specifically joint replacement?
Medscape Rheumatology, January 2006
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What Is the Right Dosage of Steroids for Henoch-Schonlein Vasculitis?
What is the right dosage of steroids for Henoch-Schonlein vasculitis? Are there other treatment alternatives?
Medscape Rheumatology, January 2006
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Can Anti-TNF Therapy Play a Role in the Treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Can anti-TNF therapy play a role in the treatment (early- or late-stage spinal involvement) of ankylosing spondylitis?
Medscape Rheumatology, January 2006
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Treating RA in a Patient With a History of AIDS and Active Synovitis
The patient is a 44-year-old man with AIDS on multiple anti-HIV drugs. He has RA with active synovitis despite treatment with prednisone, sulfasalazine, and hydroxychloroquine. What's next?
Medscape Rheumatology, December 2005
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Methotrexate in Patients With Arthralgias in Scleroderma/CREST Syndrome
Is there any benefit of using methotrexate in patients with arthralgias in scleroderma/CREST syndrome?
Medscape Rheumatology, November 2005
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What Is the Best Noninvasive Treatment for Digital Ulcers Due to Raynaud's Phenomenon in Scleroderma?
In your experience, what is the best noninvasive treatment for digital ulcers due to Raynaud's phenomenon in scleroderma?
Medscape Rheumatology, November 2005
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What Is the Best Treatment for Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis With Swelling?
A woman presents with right knee villonodular synovitis. Three years ago she underwent synovectomy, followed by right knee pain with impressive swelling. What are the best therapeutic options?
Medscape Rheumatology, October 2005
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Using a DMARD in an RA Patient With Elevated Liver Enzymes
A female with recently diagnosed RA presents with a 4-year history of abnormal liver enzymes. She has no other medical conditions. Which DMARD drugs would be safe in her case?
Medscape Rheumatology, October 2005
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Treating a Patient With HLAB27-Positive Inflammatory Arthritis
A patient presented with HLAB27-positive inflammatory arthritis. Methotrexate was stopped due to elevated LFTs. PPD negative. Can I start etanercept if HIV antibodies are negative?
Medscape Rheumatology, October 2005
