Caution in Social Media Age: Self-Promotion Can Backfire
Too much self-promotion can offend others, researchers note
Virtual Credit Card Fees Amount to 3 to 5 Percent of Payments
Physicians often unaware of revenue lost to VCCs; AMA advocating for more transparency
TNF Inhibitors May Not Modify Polyarticular JIA Disease Process
High relapse rate particularly after discontinuation of tumor necrosis factor inhibitor before methotrexate
Ixekizumab Shows Promise in Psoriasis Treatment
In phase 3 trials, appeared to outperform standard medication, placebo
Review Examines Inappropriate Prescribing of IV Fluids
Most common type of inappropriate prescribing is incorrect volumes and types of fluids
Early Age of Menopause Linked to Seropositivity in RA
Increased odds of seropositivity in women with menopause <45 years versus ≥45 years
Direct Messaging Not Yet Widely Adopted by Physicians
Secure messaging protocol allows for easy communication; meets HIPPA privacy, security rules
DMARDs May Be Underused for Low Back Pain
Drug selection, routes of administration should model other treatment protocols
Article Weighs Paying Off Student Loans Versus Investment
For young physicians, issues to consider include whether debt is stressful, interest rate on loans
European League Against Rheumatism, June 10-13
The European League Against Rheumatism 2015 Annual European Congress of Rheumatology The annual meeting of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) was held...
