By Kristi V. Mizelle, MD, MPH, FACR For many patients with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA), treatment advances in recent years have significantly improved disease outcomes and quality of life. However, RA is not limited to joints but is a systemic inflammatory process that also can increase the risk of heart disease in RA patients. Therefore, a focus … [Read more...] about Rheumatoid Arthritis and Heart Disease
Why Spinal Fusion may be the Best Treatment Option for Your Patients
By Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD Patients come to me for treatment guidance for their back, neck and limb pain, pinched nerves and spinal stenosis. Most have searched Google for their symptoms and available treatment options. They also may seek a second opinion from me as a fellowship-trained spine surgeon. After explaining multiple options for the treatment of their … [Read more...] about Why Spinal Fusion may be the Best Treatment Option for Your Patients
Overlooked Causes of Chronic Ankle Pain
By Alexander Lambert II, MD Ongoing pain in the ankle joint is a common complaint in orthopaedics practices, and properly diagnosing the root cause can be challenging. One frequently overlooked factor is an ankle sprain, whether fairly recent or dating back a decade or longer. By definition, a sprain involves some degree of tearing in a ligament, ranging from … [Read more...] about Overlooked Causes of Chronic Ankle Pain
The Expanding Role of PD-1 Inhibitors in Cancer Treatment
By John C. Paschold, MD Since 2006, when the first clinical trial began testing the effectiveness of PD-1 inhibitors, the use of these immunotherapy drugs has increased dramatically. Over the last two to three years, these drugs have moved from research trials into mainstream cancer treatment, particularly for late stage melanoma, lung cancers, kidney cancers, and … [Read more...] about The Expanding Role of PD-1 Inhibitors in Cancer Treatment
Medical Marijuana – Can I Prescribe It?
(A Practical Guide to Getting Started) By Erica Pero CBD oil seems to be the miracle drug du jour. From epilepsy to anxiety, CBD oil is making its way across the nation as states legalize its use. Virginia recently enacted laws that allow medical professionals to assist patients to purchase CBD oil and THC-A oil, but it isn’t like writing a prescription for … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana – Can I Prescribe It?
