Rheumatology

For this discussion post, I will be discussing and defining research in nursing and evidence-based practice in nursing. With each definition I will be providing an example of the aforementioned definition in its appropriate context. Sample research questions and sample clinical questions will also be provided therein. It is the objective of this post to give clear and concise examples of exactly how research and evidence based practice impact the field of nursing. A conclusion that…

and discomfort in the area where the bones join. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain as is injury or illness. There are two main forms of arthritis, which are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The American College of Rheumatology considers osteoarthritis more common in adults who are 40 years or older. The disease causes pain because it breaks down the cartilage that helps stop the bones in the joint from hitting each other. It progresses slowly and most often…

dissolve back into the synovial fluid. Multiple studies have been conducted to explore the question of whether or not this cracking is harmful. In 1998, Dr. Donald Ungar published a letter regarding his personal knuckle cracking experiment to a rheumatology journal…

Myles Lewis, Specialist Registrar in Rheumatology, states clearly that if Physician-Assisted Death is legal that it should be up to these standards for doctors: “The law must state clearly that doctors can always refuse to perform assisted death, in order to reassure doctors that they will never…

Short Answer Questions for Practicum Question 1: Write a short introduction for the study (4 marks). You should include at least two references (1 mark) Answer (max 250words): Pain has been described as being an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, that can be associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such damage. (IASP, 1994) However, there needs to be social and evolutionary context when attempting to understand pain itself. The biopsychosocial model of…

outcomes in adult patients with dermatomyositis and polymyositis Kathleen D. Kolstad M.D., Ph.D 1, David Fiorentino M.D., Ph.D 2, Shufeng Li M.S. 2,3, Eliza F. Chakravarty M.D., M.S. 4, Lorinda Chung M.D., M.S.1* 1. Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, CA 2. Department of Dermatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Redwood City, CA 3. Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto,…

Hearing the word “auto-immune” can be frightening. Especially when waiting on a diagnosis from your doctor. When I was told I have Systemic Lupus Erythematous I was in shock. Every symptom I experienced finally made sense. Anger was the first emotion I felt. I began to resent God for what he gave me. Why me? I’m too young to have a life ling illness. After many prayers and long talks with the man upstairs, I have full faith in The Lord’s plan for me. I believe God knows what is best for me.…

on the nervous system. Additionally, pain receptors can be blocked by lowering the temperature of the skin. Cryotherapy is used in different specific areas of medical and preventive medicine, such as: neuropathology, vertebrology, psychiatry, rheumatology, dermatology, complex therapy of psoriasis, cosmetology, sports medicine, general surgery, traumatology etc. Therefore, cryotherapy has positive effects on recovery in many areas of…

reported musculoskeletal deficits that can impede participation to the MOVE! Weight-Management Program. Furthermore, six-minute walk test is performed to assess the performance-based measure of functional exercise capacity (American College of Rheumatology,…

CASE STUDY3: INFLIXIMAB & ITS BIOSIMILAR Infliximab is a chimeric, anti-tumor necrosis factor monoclonal antibody which is effective in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis. Infliximab is traded under the name “remicade” and is originally licensed by Janssen. It works by binding to TNF-α and inhibits the binding of TNF-α with its receptor. TNF-α is a cytokine (chemical messenger) that is involved in systemic inflammation. CT-P13 (brand name- inflectra) is a biosimilar of infliximab…