Artificial intelligence in rheumatology: perspectives and insights from a nationwide survey of U.S. rheumatology fellows.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing clinical practice, diagnostics, and patient care. Although AI offers potential benefits through data-driven insights and personalized treatments, challenges related to implementation, barriers, and ethical considerations necessitate further investigation. We conducted a cross-sectional survey using Qualtrics from October to December 2023 to evaluate U.

Septic Arthritis With Superimposed Acute Gouty Arthritis in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient.

Septic arthritis is a rare but serious complication of both rheumatoid and gouty arthritis and can lead to significant morbidity and even mortality. Here, we report a case of septic arthritis with bacteremia, monosodium urate crystals, and hyperuricemia in a 75-year-old male with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Arthrocentesis revealed gram-positive cocci representing group B streptococcus () infection and monosodium urate crystals.

Partial Thrombosis of Inferior Mesenteric Vein With Thrombophlebitis.

Inferior mesenteric vein thrombosis (IMVT) is a rare entity that can lead to a potentially lethal event unless recognized early in the disease. Although its prevalence is low, IMVT presents mainly in certain conditions such as in inflammatory processes like diverticulitis, arrhythmias, hypercoagulable states, connective tissue disorders, malignancy, or hereditary thrombophilias.  Mesenteric venous thrombophlebitis is a condition in which a blood clot in a vein causes inflammation and pain.

The Role of Serial Imaging in Neurocysticercosis for Disease Resolution.

Neurocysticercosis (NCC), the most common parasitic infection of the CNS in humans, is a frequent cause of seizure disorders and epilepsy. The cystic larvae is endemic to developing countries where the population raises pigs as a reliable source of food, however, massive immigration has now forced the surge of the disease in developed areas making it a worldwide problem. Clinical presentation is affected by the size, number, and location of the lesions within the brain, with the most common manifestations being seizures, headaches, and increased intracranial pressure.