Rheumatology

Rheumatology focuses on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases affecting joints and connective tissues.

• Arthritis — osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, DMARDs, biologics
• Lupus — systemic lupus erythematosus, ANA, multi-organ involvement
  • ANA, dsDNA & Lupus Autoantibodies
  • ACR/EULAR 2019 Classification Criteria
  • Lupus Nephritis & Kidney Involvement
  • Neuropsychiatric Lupus
  • Hydroxychloroquine & Antimalarials
  • Biologics: Belimumab, Anifrolumab, Rituximab
  • Lupus & Pregnancy
  • Cutaneous Lupus & Photoprotection
  • Lupus & Sjögren's Overlap
• Osteoporosis — DEXA scanning, bisphosphonates, fracture risk assessment
  • DEXA Scan: T-score & Z-score
  • FRAX Risk Assessment & Thresholds
  • Bisphosphonates
  • Denosumab, Romosozumab & Teriparatide
  • Calcium, Vitamin D & Protein
  • Exercise for Bone Density
  • Postmenopausal Osteoporosis & HT
  • Secondary Osteoporosis Causes
  • Fracture Prevention & Fall Risk
• Gout — uric acid crystals, colchicine, allopurinol, dietary triggers
• Ankylosing Spondylitis — axial spondyloarthritis, HLA-B27, TNF inhibitors
  • Deep Dives: HLA-B27 Explained · Biologics Guide · NSAID Strategy · Exercise & PT Protocol · Morning Stiffness Management · AS & IBD Overlap · Starch-Free Diet & Ebringer · Pregnancy & AS
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — hereditary connective-tissue disorders, joint hypermobility, POTS/MCAS triad
  • Hypermobile EDS & 2017 Criteria
  • POTS, MCAS & the EDS Triad
  • Classical & Vascular EDS
  • Pain Management in hEDS
  • Physical Therapy & Joint Protection
  • GI Involvement in EDS
  • Pregnancy & EDS
  • Pediatric EDS & Transition of Care
• Sjögren's Syndrome — sicca symptoms, autoimmune exocrinopathy, lymphoma risk
• Raynaud's Disease — vasospasm, digital ischemia, calcium channel blockers

Table of Contents

1. Rheumatology
2. Research Papers
3. Connections
4. Featured Videos

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Research Papers

Curated PubMed topic searches on Rheumatology. Each link opens a live PubMed query so the result set stays current as new studies are indexed.

1. PubMed topic search: Rheumatoid arthritis review
2. PubMed topic search: Systemic lupus erythematosus review
3. PubMed topic search: Osteoporosis review
4. PubMed topic search: Gout management
5. PubMed topic search: Ankylosing spondylitis review
6. PubMed topic search: Sjogren syndrome review
7. PubMed topic search: Raynaud phenomenon review
8. PubMed topic search: Osteoarthritis review
9. PubMed topic search: Autoimmune disease genetics
10. PubMed topic search: DMARD biologic therapy
11. PubMed topic search: HLA-B27 spondyloarthritis
12. PubMed topic search: TNF inhibitor rheumatology

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Connections

• All Conditions
• Arthritis
• Lupus
• Osteoporosis
• Gout
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Sjogren's Syndrome
• Raynaud's Disease
• Fibromyalgia
• Turmeric

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Featured Videos

Rheumatology - Learning the basics - Rheumatology Playlist

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS DIAGNOSIS CRITERIA,TREATMENT, NURSING MANAGEMENT RHEUMATOLOGY MEDICINE LECTURES

How is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed? | Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

Treatment Options for Rheumatoid Arthritis | Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? | Johns Hopkins Rheumatology

Rheumatoid arthritis - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Signs & Symptoms | Johns Hopkins Medicine

Top 10 Rheumatoid Arthritis facts your rheumatologist wants you to know

Rheumatoid Arthritis Nursing NCLEX Lecture: Symptoms, Treatment, Interventions, Medications