Musculoskeletal Disorders
Guidelines
ACR issues guidances for MIS-C and pediatric rheumatic disease during pandemic
The ACR appears to be the first medical organization to review all the most current evidence to issue interim guidance with the expectations that...
From the Journals
Protective levels of vitamin D achievable in SCD with oral supplementation
Vitamin D3 prophylaxis is a safe practice in sickle cell disease, and it is important to start this prophylactic treatment when the child is an...
Conference Coverage
Osteoporosis, fracture risk higher in patients with IBD
MAUI, HAWAII – In the population with IBD, the risk for osteoporosis is similar in women and men, age plays a large...
Conference Coverage
Get familiar with evidence on these supplements
NEW ORLEANS – Because parents may be interested in complementary and alternative medicine options, you should be aware of the evidence for popular...
Conference Coverage
Sarcopenia associated with increased cardiometabolic risk
LOS ANGELES – Loss of lean body mass and function with aging reduces metabolically active tissue, which can lead to...
Conference Coverage
Down syndrome arthritis: Distinct from JIA and missed in the clinic
ATLANTA – “If you only have a second to examine a child or you can’t get them to sit still, just go straight for the hands, and have a low...
Conference Coverage
Adult atopic dermatitis brings increased osteoporosis risk
MADRID – “The absolute risk is low, but it’s real.”
From the Journals
Psoriasis risk rises with TNF inhibitor use in children with inflammatory disorders
“These data reflect the established association between inflammatory conditions and psoriasis development and suggest that TNFi exposure further...
Opinion
CBD: What physicians need to know about it
An internist describes the benefits and risks of using cannabidiol to treat various conditions.
Conference Coverage
Hormone therapy in transgender patients is safe for bone
ORLANDO – An analysis of the available literature on bone health in transwomen and transmen receiving hormone therapy showed that transwomen had...
Watch & Learn
MSK Clinic: Evaluating shoulder pain using IPASS
In this first installment of the MSK Clinic video series, Dr. Alland demonstrates how to perform a shoulder exam using the IPASS model—I...