Arthritis Treatments: DMARDS and Other Immune Modulators
A comparative list of treatment options for arthritis including DMARDS and other immune modulators.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Osteoporosis Treatments
Osteoporosis treatment and prevention doses including recommended calcium and vitamin D supplemental doses.
Muscle Spasm Treatments
Muscle spasm treatment chart with dosing regimens for muscle relaxants and other medications.
Gout Treatments
Gout treatment chart for acute attacks or chronic management/prevention.
Antirheumatic Indications: NSAIDs
Includes drugs indicated for different types of arthritis as well as the form and strength the medication is available in.
Opioid Prescriptions for Musculoskeletal Conditions Increase Patient Satisfaction
The researchers found that 13.1% of patients with musculoskeletal conditions were opioid users, and those using prescribed opioids were more likely to be highly satisfied with their care.
Trigger Point Injection Effective for Pelvic Floor Spasm in Men
Trigger point injection as an adjunct to physical therapy is well tolerated and improves symptoms of pelvic floor muscle spasm in approximately 50% of patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
Additional Tool for Juvenile Dermatomyositis Diagnosis: Muscle MRI
Muscle MRI may complement a physician’s objective assessment in juvenile dermatomyositis, although negative MRI findings should not preclude treatment continuation.
Vitamin D Deficiency and Chronic Tension-Type Headache
A relationship may be present between serum vitamin D levels and chronic tension-type headaches.
Updated Psoriatic Arthritis Outcome Measures Offer Greater Inclusion of Patient Concerns
Outcome measurement tools for psoriatic arthritis have been updated by the Group for Research and Assessment of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
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