Rheumatology
- American College of Rheumatology Hotline
Clinical alerts and advisories about drugs and new discoveries in rheumatology provided by the ACR Communications and Marketing Committee as a service to members.
- Medpage Today Medical News - Rheumatology
Professional-level analysis of breaking medical stories widely reported in the consumer media. Physicians and other healthcare professionals obtain free CME credits by completing associated educational programs.
- Musculoskeletal Disorders News at Doctors Guide
Medical and pharmaceutical industry news, product announcements and research developments from conferences, journals, and newswires. PSL Consulting Group, Inc.
- Rheumatology News
The leading independent newspaper for the rheumatologist, is published monthly. Rheumatology News reaches over 9,000 rheumatologists, pediatric rheumatologists, high prescribing internists and internists with a secondary specialty in rheumatology.
- RheumatologyLinx.com
REG Provides regularly updated links to abstracts and, if available, free or fee access full text articles recently released at respected online sources such as the New England Journal of Medicine or the Journal of the American Medical Association. Free registration. MDLinx.com .
- Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the ACR
Online abstracts of scientific papers presented at the society's annual meeting. Print abstracts are published in "Arthitis & Rheumatism". American College of Rheumatology.
- Internal Medicine World Report - Rheumatology
A clinical newspaper with updates from major medical conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Published by Medical World Communications.
- Medical News Today - Arthritis
The latest medical and health news headlines directed to an international audience of health professionals. Includes articles and reports of pharmaceutical and biotechnology developments.
- Rheumatology News from Online Medical News
A directory of weblinks to sites that offer specialty-related news for medical professionals and patients.
- Science Daily News - Rheumatology
News releases regarding medical research developments from universities, the National Science Foundation, NASA, and other scientific institutions. These announcements present new discoveries in therapeutics and disease management. ScienceDaily Magazine.
- Topix.net Rheumatoid Arthritis News
News stories emerging on the Internet from online newspapers and magazines.
- MedWire News - Rheumatology
The latest, most important findings in the fast-moving world of medical research and clinical trials from scans of the world's leading journals.
- "Arthritis" Powerpoint Lectures
Powerpoint lectures that discuss the use of journal impact factors in quantitatively assessing the importance of medical journals based upon the frequency that their articles are cited. collected by the Google search service.
- Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
Free full text journal articles made available by the publisher. Change the year in the search window for alternate years.
- Arthritis Practitioner
A premier publication dedicated to nurse practitioners and physician assistants who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Arthritis Practitioner emphasizes informative, how-to clinical features and columns as well as insightful practice management articles.
- Arthritis, Bones and Joints at Bandolier
Advice about treatments or diseases based on systematic reviews of studies and trials.
- Best Practice of Medicine - Rheumatology
REG Continuously-updated rheumatology disease reviews designed to quickly answer the questions of busy clinicians and offer targeted recommendations on primary care medical conditions and symptoms. Free registration.
- Bulletin on the Rheumatic Diseases
An archived, free full text professional publication which educates physicians about the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation.
- High Impact Rheumatology Curriculum from ACR
PowerPoint files on core rheumatology topics. These files were developed by the American College of Rheumatology to increase knowledge of treatment for musculoskeletal diseases and to hone the skills of primary care physicians in managing these diseases.
- Journal of Rheumatology
A monthly international peer review journal on the broad field of rheumatology, rehabilitation medicine, immunology, infectious diseases or orthopedic subjects pertaining to the rheumatic diseases.
- Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Medicine for Primary Care
A bimonthly 32-page publication, distributed to 30,000 primary care physicians, that covers topics related to the management of important acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Medical Education Ventures and the American College of Rheumatology.
- Rheumatology in Primary Care from Post Graduate Medicine
A five-article symposium that covers vasculitis, rheumatic disease laboratory testing, joint injection, and the use of corticosteroids. McGraw-Hill Companies.
- Rheumatology Resources at the Hospital for Special Surgery
Cases, grand rounds, articles, and video presentations on rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, and other rheumatic diseases from a world academic leader in patient care and research in musculoskeletal medicine/
- Arthritis Research
A full text, online publication which provides updates on new developments in in arthritis research, autoimmune rheumatic diseases, and skeletal disorders. Current Science Ltd.
- Flash Card Exchange - Rheumatology
Reviews of clinical topics with "clickable" questions and answers. The "flashcards" are posted by worldwide medical students as study tools.
- Medslides Rheumatology Powerpoint Slideshows
A collection of slideshows authored by medical faculty and clinicians.
- eMedicine - Rheumatology
Constantly-updated and carefully-edited online multimedia textbooks in various specialties. This web project presents disease synopses with clinical and physical findings, etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment options. Emedicine offers post-tests for CME credit; a typical fee is $7.50 per credit hour. Emedicine, Inc. Fee registration.
- Medical Housestaff Manual at Beth Israel - Rheumatology
A section from a succinct and useful reference, updated for the year 2000, for major rheumatology clinical problems encountered in the hospital. The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
- Rheumatology - Family Practice Notebook
A section from an ongoing compendium of the diagnosis and management of common medical problems seen in Family Practice. Family Practice Notebook, LLC.
- The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy: Musculoskeletal Disorders
A chapter from the world's most widely used medical text which covers symptoms, diagnosis, and management of various musculoskeletal diseases.
- University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook - Rheumatology
A chapter, from this published handbook of outpatient and inpatient medicine, that covers the diagnosis and treatment of common clinical problems. Authored by Graber, M.D. et al. and published by Mosby Year Book, Inc. in 1997. Presented online by the University of Iowa's Virtual Hospital.
- Canadian Medical Examination (MCCQE) 2000 Review Notes- Rheumatology
These review notes are an up-to-date, concise and comprehensive review of medical specialty clinical knowledge. The text prepares graduating medical students for certification examination.
- ENotes Surgery
This collection of 465 entries provides in-depth coverage of specific surgeries, diagnostic tests, drugs, and other related entries, enhanced with more than 200 full-color images.
- American College of Rheumatology
A professional organization of rheumatologists and associated health professionals who share a dedication to healing arthritis and disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones. This website offers a case-of-the-month archive, membership information, practice guidelines, meeting udpates, and news.
- JointandBone.org
REG A web project which provides rheumatologists news updates, feature articles, conference updates, case studies, and threaded professional communications regarding musculoskeletal disorders. Conceptis Technologies Inc. Free registration.
- Rheumatology at Merckmedicus.com
REG Selected weblinks to free, high quality, full text resources relevant to this specialty: clinical textbooks, news, and journal articles. Free registration is limited to physicians and healthworkers. Sponsored by Merck and Company. Restricted registration or content areas.
- Rheumatology Topics at the Hospital for Special Surgery
Physician narratives, videos, one-hour lectures, clinical insights, and case experiences on various rheumatologic conditions.
- Rheumatologyweb.com
REG A web project that offers case studies, articles about cutting edge research, annotated images, and conference updates for rheumatology professionals. Vertibrae, Inc. Free registration.
- The Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center Website
High quality, interactive, educational programs for health care professionals about diseases that cause arthritis and their treatments.
- Medscape Rheumatology
REG Medscape's medical portal offers a large collection of rheumatology resources including news, conference summaries, practice guidelines, full text articles, etc. Free registration. Medscape Inc.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
A homepage for this NIH agency with information on the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the training of basic and clinical scientists to carry out this research, and the dissemination of information on research progress in these diseases.
- Rheuma21st
An Internet journal which introduces new developments in rheumatology and immunology to clinicians and academicians. Rheuma21st presents an editorial board's selection of rheumatology and immunology meeting abstracts, oral presentations, and posters.
- European League Against Rheumatism
EULAR is the organization which represents the patient, health professional and scientific societies of rheumatology of all the European nations. The aims of EULAR are to reduce the burden of rheumatic diseases on the individual and society and to improve the treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases.
- Arthritis & Rheumatology Associations at Medbioworld
A comprehensive directory of weblinks for associations in this specialty.
- CMEList Online CME Sites - Rheumatology
A searchable, well-annotated, and constantly-updated directory of web links to online CME opportunities. The directory entries include credit hours, sponsors, cost, lecture format, target audience, and accrediting organization. Bernard Sklar, MD, MS.
- Medscape Rheumatology CME
REG A selection of free, continuously updated continuing education activities. Offers instant, printable CME certificates online. Medscape. Free registration.
- Doctor's Guide to Musculoskeletal Conferences
Permits a search of an extensive medical conference database based on keywords, disease, date or location. P\S\L Consulting Group Inc. .
- American College of Rheumatology Patient Fact Sheets
A collection of general fact sheets on rheumatic disorders. American College of Rheumatology.
- The Arthritis Pages of "Drdoc"
A web project, maintained by a South African rheumatologist, that collects newsgroup consultations and emailS. The collection represents answers to questions about arthritis. Dr David Gotlieb, Rheumatologist, Constantiaberg Medi-Clinic
- Arthritis Insight
Created by and for people with arthritis. Providing news, facts, insights for better living support and more. Fresh content added daily. Arthritis Insight.
- Arthritis Pages of Drdoc On-line
Arthritis resource for patients and healthcare professionals. drdoc on-line.
- ArthritisCentral.com
REG Explains the various conditions, clinical symptoms and physical findings, abnormal laboratory and X-ray findings related to arthritis. Details various treatments and prescription medications used in each of the most common rheumatic conditions. Text-based content is free. Video education is on a subscription basis. Restricted registration or content areas. Dr. Joel E. Rutstein.
- Musculoskeletal Patient Materials at Iowa
Extensive set of disease and procedure briefs appropriate for patient handouts. Virtual Hospital University of Iowa.
- Focus on Rheumatology from Postgraduate Medicine
A symposium of articles on this high-interest topic from a peer-reviewed medical journal published monthly for primary care physicians. Provides relevant, practical, authoritative information that busy physicians can immediately put to use.
- Rheumatology Coursework at Birmingham (UK)
Web-based teaching on rheumatology topics. Department of Rheumatology, University of Birmingham, UK.
- Hospital Physician Rheumatology Board Review Manuals
$ Up-to-date manuals, developed by leading clinical educators, that assist physicians studying for Board certification or recertification examinations. PDF format. Turner White Communications, Inc. Fee transactions.
- ArthroSCOPE at North Carolina
An archive of newsletters produced by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center of the University of North Carolina to inform patients about arthritis conditions.
- Criteria for Disease Diagnosis Quick Reference
Hypertext collection of information required for the classification of medical conditions such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc. It is meant for quick reference. Shim Organisation.
- Rheumatic Diseases Primer
Brief descriptions of rheumatic diseases for the patient or family. Includes a section for children and teenagers with arthritis. University of Birmingham.
- The Hand
Hand images and case presentations that challenge users to consider rheumatologic diagnoses. Loyola University.
- Seronegative-Arthritis Medicine Mail List
The seronegative arthritis list exists to promote collaboration amongst res earchers interested in various forms of seronegative arthritis, including a nkylosing spondylitis, reactive arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, arthritis r elated to bowel inflammation and even Behcet's syndrome.
- Arthritis-L - Rheumatology - Arthritis
Subscription Address: listproc@showme.missouri.edu Subscription Message: subscribe arthritis-l <Your Name>. Discussions regarding arthritis/rheumatology research. Contact: Jan Horton, University of Missouri, C264299@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu
- Fibrom-L - Fibromyalgia - Fibrositis Discussion
Subscription Address: LISTSERV@mitvma.mit.edu Subscription Message: Subscribe FIBROM-L <your name>. A discussion forum for researchers, physicians, and family to discuss this condition. Open. Unmoderated.
- Musculoskeletal-L - Professional Discussion
Subscription Address: Majordomo@unixg.ubc.ca Subscription Message: subscribe musculoskeletal-l. Facilitates information sharing and promote links, collaborative working, joint problem-solving and mutual support for musculoskeletal medicine health care workers. Contact: Marc I. White, mwhite@unixg.ubc.ca
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