Pancreatic manifestations in rheumatoid arthritis: a national population-based study.

Objectives: RA is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by persistent joint inflammation. Extra-articular manifestations of RA can involve different organs including the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Using a large database, we sought to describe the epidemiology of pancreas involvement in RA.

The influence of collecting patient-reported outcome measures on visit satisfaction in rheumatology clinics.

Objectives: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) can direct patient-centred care and increase patient satisfaction with the visit. The objective of this study was to assess the relationship between the collection of PROMs and visit satisfaction, as measured by the Clinician and Group Practice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG-CAHPS) survey.

Methods: An electronic platform for collection of patient-reported information was implemented in rheumatology clinics between August and September 2016.

Patient-reported experience with patient-reported outcome measures in adult patients seen in rheumatology clinics.

Objectives: Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are increasingly utilized in the evaluation of patients with rheumatic diseases. The aim of our study was to assess the patient experience with completing PROMs within rheumatology clinics, and identify patient characteristics associated with a more positive experience.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional study of adult patients seen in rheumatology clinics between 1/1/2017 and 6/30/2017.

Regional distribution of adult rheumatologists.

Objective: To analyze the distribution of rheumatology practices in the US and factors associated with that distribution, in order to better understand the supply of the rheumatology workforce.

Methods: Using the American College of Rheumatology membership database, all practicing adult rheumatologist office addresses were mapped with ArcView software. The number of rheumatologists per Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) was calculated.

Treatment of hypertrophic osteoarthropathy with zoledronic acid: case report and review of the literature.

Objectives: Zoledronic acid (ZA) is rarely used to manage hypertrophic osteoarthropathy (HOA). We report our experience with ZA treatment of a patient with HOA and sarcoidosis who had also undergone lung transplant. We also conducted a literature review of the usefulness of bisphosphonates in HOA.

Prevalence of metabolic bone disease among chronic rhinosinusitis patients treated with oral glucocorticoids.

Background: The treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) often requires chronic or intermittent oral steroid therapy, which has the potential for adverse skeletal effects, including osteoporosis and increased risk of fragility fractures. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of osteopenia/osteoporosis (OP) or low bone density (LBD) in patients with CRS with/without polyposis treated with oral glucocorticoids.

Methods: Retrospective chart analysis was performed at a tertiary-care rhinology practice.

A review of Paget's disease of bone with a focus on the efficacy and safety of zoledronic acid 5 mg.

Background: Paget's disease of bone, the second most common metabolic bone disease in the United States, is characterized by localized areas of excessive bone resorption coupled with accelerated bone formation, resulting in new bone that is less structurally organized and is weaker than normal bone. Complications of Paget's disease can include bone pain, osteoarthritis, skeletal deformity, hearing loss, and fractures. The objective of this review is to provide a comprehensive overview of current standards of treatment in Paget's disease.