Encyclopedia: Rheumatology
Rheumatology is a sub-specialty in internal medicine and pediatrics, devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatologists mainly deal with clinical problems involving joints, soft tissues and allied conditions of connective tissues. The term rheumatology originates from the Greek word rheuma, meaning "that which flows as a river or stream" and the suffix -ology, meaning "the study of." Rheumatology is a rapidly evolving medical specialty; new scientific discoveries...
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Rheumatology Fellowship Application Thread: '08-09 version
This is for you folks applying to rheumatology fellowships this year. Feel free to discuss. to be done? Thanks!I'm currently a fourth year student, interested in rheumatology....
Jan 10, 2008
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rheumatology
. i'm thinking about rheumatology as a career and am wondering about job outlook. how hard/easy is it to get a rheumatology job after fellowship? what is the avg starting pay? how is private practice
Apr 21, 2008
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Rheumatology()tv - Estibot says $1,300
of 533/day (16,210/month). Rheumatology, a subspecialty of internal medicine and pediatrics is devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic diseases. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheumatology Estibot
Aug 25, 2007
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My GP referred me to a Rheumatologist. What is it? Should I be worried?
Rheumatologists are internists, physicians or pediatricians who are qualified by additional postgraduate training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and...
Asked by Guidry - 4 months ago
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As far as I know Rheumatologists deal with muscles, bones, joints and likewise. But so...
All these Doctors treat different disease, although at times there are overlaps. Orthopedists (to answer the last answerer) are surgeons and deal with broken bones, dislocations, surgical bone removals, setting fractures,...
Asked by aarjop - 12 months ago
I am seeing a rheumatologist today for iritis after being referred from my eye doc....
blood work joint examine complete physical exam.
Asked by warriors - 4 months ago
Protect Your Joints
Arthritis can render your joints very painful, especially in your hands. You can protect your hands from further damage by avoiding pushing, pulling, or twisting movements. There are additional things you can do to avoid further joint damage, such as increasing the size of toothbrush handles with foam. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through more tips.
Hand Exercises for Arthritis
Do you have arthritis pain in your hands? This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through exercises which can be done daily, or several times a day, that will help to alleviate the pain of arthritis. Performing these movements with your hands submerged in warm water may provide even more relief.
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Treatment Success for Remicade
Remicade is a popular treatment for Rheumatology.
| Condition | Members | Success |
|---|---|---|
| Crohn's Disease &... | 263 | 78% |
| Rheumatoid Arthri... | 59 | 64% |
| Ankylosing Spondy... | 19 | 74% |
| Arthritis | 13 | 85% |
| Psoriasis | 11 | 100% |
Overall, 80% (365 members) find Remicade helpful.