MRI Reveals Distinct ICI-Induced Joint Inflammation Patterns
Jul 2, 2025 · Inflammation on MRI after exposure to ICIs most commonly shows patterns of peripheral inflammatory arthritis and a unique overlap between polymyalgia rheumatica and …
Outcomes After Injury to the Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Rupture of the thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a frequent injury of the hand, commonly caused by sports injuries and falls onto an outstretched hand. [1–5] The mechanism of injury ...
Acute Arthritis in Traveller Reveals Rare Viral Infection
Mar 25, 2025 · This case emphasises the need for early recognition and proper diagnosis of CHIKV infection in patients with acute joint pain, especially after travel to endemic regions.
Secukinumab May Protect Against Bone Erosion in PsA - Medscape
Apr 4, 2025 · Secukinumab treatment reduces bone erosion volume and enhances partial healing of erosions in patients with psoriatic arthritis, according to results from a randomized controlled …
Decoding a Deadly Rash in a Patient With Metastatic Melanoma
Aug 27, 2025 · The case highlights the challenges in distinguishing immune checkpoint inhibitor-induced dermatomyositis from paraneoplastic dermatomyositis in advanced melanoma.
MRI Reveals Joint Damage After Cancer Treatment - Medscape
Jun 27, 2025 · In a UK study, whole-body MRI reveals underrecognised musculoskeletal inflammation in patients on immune checkpoint inhibitors, with distinct imaging patterns.
New Guidance Updates Ultrasound Use for Psoriatic Arthritis
Nov 17, 2024 · When using MSUS to evaluate for remission, it's reasonable to screen the lower-extremity entheses, wrists, metacarpophalangeal joints, interphalangeal hand joints, …
Methotrexate May Prevent RA Development in Certain Patients
Oct 7, 2024 · ACPA–negative individuals with clinically suspect arthralgia had reduced rates of RA development when treated with a 1-year course of methotrexate, compared with placebo.
Can Ultrasound Identify Synovitis? - Medscape
Apr 15, 2013 · The investigators evaluated 38 joints that included the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints, metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees, and …
New Guidance for Musculoskeletal Ultrasound With RA - Medscape
Strong consensus supported using MSUS of the wrist, second and third metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints, and second and third interphalangeal (PIP) joints to aid early RA diagnosis, with …