Rheumatology (Greek ρεύμα, rheuma, river) is a sub-specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, devoted to diagnosis and therapyof rheumatic diseases. Clinicians who specialize in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists deal mainly with clinical problems involving joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, and heritable connective tissue disorders.

Muscle power tops strength for knee OA assessment

Leg extensor muscle power is an independent determinant of pain and quality of life in knee osteoarthritis, according to a cross-sectional analysis of data from a trial. “Compared to strength,...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology
Type: News Item

ESC: Celecoxib safety study may soothe cardio concerns

LONDON – Celecoxib was associated with very low cardiovascular event rates, and its use posed no more risk than other painkillers commonly used to treat elderly individuals with arthritic conditions...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology
Type: News Item

ACR urges ABIM to modify MOC program

The American Board of Internal Medicine’s current Maintenance of Certification program does not meet the educational needs of rheumatologists and should be modified to include more relevant...

Field of Interest: Rheumatology
Type: News Item

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