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Chronic gouty arthritis
A 61-year-old man presents with a nodule on his elbow that he has had for several years but that has become more bothersome over the past year as it has slowly increased in size. He reports episodic attacks of joint pain.
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New agent reduces signs, symptoms of RA
The Food & Drug Administration has approved abatacept (Orencia, Bristol-Myers Squibb) for treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients with inadequate response to other therapies. Orencia is first in a new class of agents that inhibits T-lymphocyte activation by binding to CD80 and CD86, blocking the interaction with CD28.
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Tackling back pain in a young athlete
Today's focus on intense, specialized sports training at younger ages means that children are increasingly susceptible to back injury. The authors provide an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of back pain in child and adolescent athletes, including conditions to consider in the differential.
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Current Therapeutic Options for Chronic Low Back Pain: A Focus on Nonsurgical Approaches
This activity will explore the newest types of physical rehabilitation as an alternative to surgery, as well as other conservative methods, that can be integrated with pharmacologic therapies to provide a multidisciplinary approach for the relief of LBP.
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