Rheumatology and Immunology
Smoking (current or past) Older age (Peak incidence of 50-60 years) Family history of RA / Genetics/inherited traits Female sex (Females > Males) Early menarche Irregular periods. Nulliparity. Women who have never given birth may be at greater risk of developing...
Rheumatology and Immunology
The 1997 Update of the 1982 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Revised Criteria for Classification of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. The 11 Criteria for diagnosing SLE from the ACR. Note The ACR criteria are designed to identify patients with SLE have 85%...
Rheumatology and Immunology
Validated Scoring System for Gout. Acute Gout Diagnosis Rule on MDCalc. Alternative criteria 2015 ACR and European Gout Classification criteria. Online Calculator for 2015 ACR and European Gout Criteria. http://goutclassificationcalculator.auckland.ac.nz/ —...
Rheumatology and Immunology
Validated Diagnostic Rule to Help with Clinical Diagnosis of Gout without Joint Aspiration. NB: Always consider other causes in the Ddx of a patient suspected of having gout e.g. Septic arthritis, pseudogout, etc. If you suspect gout, you may use the following...
Procedure Info, Rheumatology and Immunology
Send joint fluid for fluid analysis, including: Cell count and differential, Gram stain, Culture and sensitivity, and Microscopic analysis for crystals. If crystals are found, their shape and appearance under polarized light are diagnostic. In gout, crystals of...
Rheumatology and Immunology
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association lists over 150 autoimmune diseases and includes some very common diseases. Rheumatologists treat musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis Lupus (SLE, and the other types) Systemic lupus...
