Frailty is common in rheumatic diseases and linked to worse outcomes. Early screening and targeted prevention can improve ...

Paula Ritchie wasn’t dying, but under Canada’s new rules, she qualified for a medically assisted death. Was that kindness or ...

Objective To examine the performance of the new 2022 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/EULAR giant cell arteritis (GCA) classification criteria for diagnosis in routine clinical care. Methods ...

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an autoimmune disorder resulting from Group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis or impetigo in ...

Early detection and new biomarkers are changing how we manage acute kidney injury—and its link to chronic kidney disease.

While there is no single pathognomonic feature of GCA, there are some characteristic findings (see Table 1) that should lead the physician to consider this important diagnosis. The physical exam ...

A new American Diabetes Association consensus statement provides guidance on screening, diagnosing, and managing metabolic ...

An Anglesea stalwart has stepped up to steer the club for the second time, as two of the Roos’ best players return to the GCA. After a personal health battle and a long cricketing hiatus ...

However, if you’re experiencing visible symptoms, a healthcare professional may be able to make a diagnosis based on a visual exam. They may also swab the affected area to collect a sample for ...

There was a mix-up regarding my appointment for blood testing this morning. I arrived on time for my appointment but the kiosk indicated no appointment scheduled. It was 10 minutes to 12 (office ...

Riyadh, March 04, 2025, SPA -- The General Court of Audit (GCA) has been awarded the International Recognition Certificate for Institutional Excellence by the European Foundation for Quality ...

It should be recognised that classification criteria are not intended for use in making a diagnosis in a clinical setting.35 Thus, in clinical practice, joint or tophus aspiration remains an essential ...