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A lecture by Dr. Ashwini Kamath on Raynaud’s phenomenon. Raynaud’s phenomenon is a body’s normal response to cold or emotional stress is exaggerated, causing arteriolar vasospasm that leads to discomfort or skin color change. It mainly affects the fingers but also involves the ears, nose, nipples, Knees, and toes. Watch this video to know more … Read more
B cells play a crucial role in the pathogenesis of many autoimmune diseases. Selective targeting of those cells has recently been achieved by chimeric antibody against the Pan-B cell surface marker CD20 (rituximab). Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of rituximab in several refractory autoimmune diseases like atrophic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, immune idiopathic thrombocytopenic … Read more
A middle-aged female with recurrent painful swelling of the parotid glands of 10-year duration presented with intermittent dyspnea with wheezing and oral sicca symptoms. Find out about the diagnosis, treatment, and complications of this case study by Dr. Praveen Kumar M.
Dr. Ashwini Kamath discussed the history taking in arthritis plus symptoms. The most common symptoms associated with joint pain are dermatological. In most of the patients visiting the clinic with the complaint of joint pain, history collection on axillary symptoms may help diagnose and decide on investigations and management. The rash site, onset, and pattern … Read more
Dr. Sachin Dhote discussed how to take clinical history in joint pain. A good history taking not only requires a good theoretical recall but also experience and practice. It is important to spend sufficient time listening to patient complaints during their OPD. It is recommended to take the history of complaints in chronological order for … Read more
[presto_player id=1042] Dr. Renuka discussed the different methods used to detect ANA and its application in the diagnosis of different diseases, and the patterns of ANA and ANA report guidelines were discussed. Newer techniques to detect ANA, Hep 2 pattern cells, prognosis & systemic sclerosis association with autoantibodies were discussed. IIF method is better than … Read more
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a persistent inflammatory ailment of the joints. It is an autoimmune disease, most commonly affecting the joints of the hands, wrists, and knees in a symmetrical manner. It can also cause complications of the lungs, heart, and eyes. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has many physical and social consequences and including pain, disability, … Read more
A COVID-19 booster is an extra dose of vaccine given after the protection from the first injection (s) wears off over time. After immunity from the original dose(s) starts to diminish, a booster shot will be generally given. The booster is intended to help people maintain their immunity for a longer period of time. The … Read more
