Rheumatology

In this presentation we present a case history of someone living with SLE. We cover signs, symptoms and treatment. Enjoy!  

Summary of aetiology, presentation, investigations and treatment of Gout.  

Tutorial comparing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.  

An explanation of the spondylarthropathies  

Presentation that accompanies the poster on the treatment of septic arthritis.  

 

In this podcast, Drs. Andrew Cutler and Stephen M. Stahl examine the current treatment options available to treat the myriad symptoms of fibromyalgia. New treatment options are also reviewed in light of recent findings regarding chronic pain.  

In this podcast, Drs. Andrew Cutler and Stephen M. Stahl discuss the myriad comorbidities associated with the syndrome of fibromyalgia. Patients often present complaining of fatigue as well as pain. Recent research suggests a link between pain, depression and sleep, which is discussed in this podcast.  

In this podcast, Drs. Andrew Cutler and Stephen M. Stahl discuss the syndrome of fibromyalgia at the neurobiological level. Current diagnostic guidelines are addressed, as well as providing recent information regarding the underlying causes of this painful syndrome. Gender differences in presentation are also discussed.  

<p><span style="font-size: 11px; color: #333333;">This podcast gives students an approach to the evaluation of limp in children and provides an oveview of a number of common or serious causes of limp. &nbsp;This podcast was written by Peter MacPherson and &nbsp;Dr. Janet Ellsworth. Peter is a medical student at the University of Alberta. Dr. Ellsworth is the Divisional Director of pediatric rheumatology at the Stollery Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Edmonton and a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. These podcasts are designed to give medical students an overview of key topics in pediatrics. The audio versions are accessible on iTunes. You can find more great pediatrics content at www.pedscases.com.</span></p>  

www.MeetTheProfessors.com – Case from the practice of Philip Glynn, MD; 76-year-old widow in otherwise good health presented with back pain and a large breast mass causing skin contracture and erosion presented to Drs Cobleigh, Holmes  

SImple, to-the-point 10 minute powerpoint overview of gout. Discusses the epidemiology, pathophysiology, investigations, diagnosis, differentials and management.  

Explanations of procedures and signs associated with various OSCE style stations relevant to first and second year MBBS, including pictures of relevant pathology and illustrative diagrams. Includes - resuscitatio - peripheral pulse - blood pressur - cardiovascular exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - ECG lead placemen - Respiratory exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - peak flo - vitalograp - abdominal examination (including relevant aspects of the general examination - PNS (motor function - Reflexes alon - cranial nerve exa - Thyroid exa - cervical and lymph node (diagrams only - Shoulder joint exa - Hip joint exam  

Audio podcast on hyperuricaemia. This podcasts covers urate metabolism, aetiology and diseases associated with hyperuricaemia.  

Raymond G Buick FRCS 9 mins  

A slideshow on The Pelvis - Bones and Joints  

Urine formation ion transport diagram with additional information regarding Sodium and Potassium.  

Martin Edobor, John Lewin Rheumatology Crash Course  

An overview of clinical back pain, looking at common aetiology and methods of avoiding reinjury.  

Margaret attempts to perform a GALS screen.