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Ultrasound for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 1

November 23, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 19 Comments Measuring rheumatoid disease activity, musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS), Rheumatoid Arthritis test

What is the best test for Rheumatoid Arthritis? We’ve looked at tests for RA before on the blog. Last week, we took a humorous look at an MRI for Rheumatoid Arthritis. What about an ultrasound for detecting signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis? Earlier this year, I asked that question. Do I need an ultrasound for RA? In the...Continue reading 19 Comments » Read more

American College of Rheumatology Redefines Rheumatoid Arthritis, Part 2

October 21, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 15 Comments American College of Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis test

An early Christmas present from the ACR? The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) announced this week new criteria for diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Yesterday, we discussed some of the possible impetus for the change. Today, we’ll look more specifically at the changes. We need to know What is different about the new criteria? Will it be any easier...Continue reading 15 Comments » Read more

Is there a blood test for Rheumatoid Arthritis? Part 1

August 25, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 38 Comments Blood test for RA/ Rheumatoid Disease, CRP, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis diagnosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis test

Yes and no. There are at least four. But, actually, there is none. Allow me to explain… Do the Rheumatoid Arthritis tests pass the tests? What are the tests? 1) Rheumatoid Factor (RF) For the last few decades, Rheumatologists have relied heavily enough upon the Rheumatoid factor test that it is part of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)...Continue reading 38 Comments » Read more