Articles about rheumatology
“When you hear hoofbeats, think of horses, not zebras.” This popular advice, circa the 1940s, was intended to encourage doctors to diagnose common causes, rather than spending limited time and resources chasing down the possibility of rare diseases, according to the National Library of Medicine. But zebras are not mythical creatures, and sometimes those hoofbeats … Read more
“There are a lot of things in between doing nothing and getting a joint replacement for an arthritic joint,” said Dr. Andrew McMarlin of Winning Health Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal and Arthritis Care. Dr. McMarlin explores and explains preventive medicine, treatments with clinical evidence and guided joint injections with his patients: “Having your patients understand what … Read more
By Fay Boudet Melanie Cozad, Ph.D., assistant professor and researcher at the University of South Carolina, has always been interested in the dynamics between patient and provider. After working with patients in the Prisma Health Upstate health care system, she developed an interest in rheumatoid arthritis and how to facilitate the patient and provider experience … Read more
Arthritis in children? Yes, unfortunately for some parents, the onset of various degrees and forms of arthritis in their child is perplexing, worrisome and quite scary. The disease known usually as “an old person’s” malady can also strike youngsters. According to Dr. Mileka Gilbert, pediatric rheumatology director of diversity and inclusion in the Pediatrics Department … Read more
“So what are you going to do when you don’t like running anymore or your body gives out?” a family member asked me, only wishing, I was certain, to antagonize me. “That can never happen,” I thought to myself – and I reassured that pesky relative that I was a capable, strong, determined, collegiate cross-country […]
In recent years, stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma injections have gained traction in the medical world, making these methods viable treatment alternatives for certain injuries and diseases. Patients with two medical conditions in particular can greatly benefit from these therapies: acute injuries – which usually refers to damage to muscles or tendons – and […]