What primary healthcare professionals need to know about GCA

What primary healthcare professionals need to know about polymyalgia rheumatica

Sjogren syndrome: The basics

Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune disorder that has a somewhat unusual presentation. In addition to having arthralgias, patients often develop dry mouth and dry eyes. Symptoms can vary from person to person. Sjogren syndrome also commonly ...

When to suspect RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune condition. While it typically results in a symmetrical and erosive arthritis, many patients with rheumatoid arthritis have an atypical presentation and up to 40% have extra-articular ...

Is it always lupus?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease with a variety of immunologic and laboratory abnormalities as well as numerous clinical manifestations. It can affect almost every organ and has the potential ...

When are rheumatology labs indicated?

Mayo Clinic has multiple laboratory tests available to help us diagnose rheumatologic conditions: rheumatoid factor, ANA, ESR, CRP and more. It’s gotten quite confusing trying to decide which tests to order when we suspect a specific rheumatologic ...