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Lupus review
Lupus review Dr. Mohammad Saeed’s Review on Lupus published in the journal “Immunogenetics” ‘The challenge will be more robust clinical classification of SLE. As more antibodies are discovered, such as MDA5 and PLA2R, and genetic tests seep into clinical practice, it is likely that SLE classification may change further. Perhaps, SLE clinical definition may…
Online Inflammatory Disease Survey for Patients
Online Inflammatory Disease Survey for Patients An online tool programmed for allowing patients to determine (using a score) whether to visit a Rheumatologist. It was a project of the student Elective Program and a win-win for patients, physicians and medical students. Click on the link below to run the survey (in Google Chrome). http://www.codeskulptor.org/#user40_9Q2UFbQ1SvAz2w7.py…
Rheumatoid arthritis clinical features and management strategies at an urban tertiary facility in Pakistan
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pakistan Rheumatoid arthritis clinical features and management strategies at an urban tertiary facility in Pakistan. Rehan Rais, Mohammad Saeed*, Rimsha Haider, Zahra Jassani, Amir Riaz, Tahira Perveen. Corresponding author: Dr. Mohammad Saeed Journal Link Full Text Article Background: The specialist referral in Pakistan is patient-driven; therefore patients choose to…
‘Gout’ crystal tumbles down like a rock
‘Gout’ crystal tumbles down like a rock MSKUS video of the wrist of a Gout patient Watch this amazing moment that I captured on the Ultrasound (as a short video) in a patient with Gout. The ‘gout’ (Monosodium urate) crystals are lining up the patient’s wrist joint and one of the crystals tumbles down…
The Immune System and the Brain
The Immune System and the Brain Missing link found between brain, immune system; major disease implications Article Link
Osteoarthritis (part 1)
Osteoarthritis (part 1)
Osteoarthritis (part 2)
Osteoarthritis (part 2)
Osteoarthritis (part 3)
Osteoarthritis (part 3)
What is this thing called ‘Inflammation’?
What is this thing called ‘Inflammation’? Inflammation is like a ‘hurt’, an injury in the body. It may be anywhere. E.g. if you fall and hurt yourself on the hand, your hand will pain, may become swollen and red – that is inflammation – It is flamed up, on fire! Just like when you have…
Morning Stiffness
Morning Stiffness This is one of the most significant symptoms associated with inflammatory disease. Here’s how to detect it: Q1: How do you feel in the morning? (An open question which if answered by the patient in any negative connotation should prompt a physician to delve deeper) Q2: Is your morning worse than your…
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis How can we improve our skeletal health? This is in response to a question recently asked. Bones are made of mineral – calcium hydroxyapatite crystals – and matrix proteins – which are deposited by cells called osteoblasts. Other cells called osteoclasts dig out and remove bone. This process of building and excavating are…
What is ANA?
What is ANA? Anti-nuclear antigen. It is a test done to screen for inflammatory diseases such as lupus. 95% patients with lupus have ANA positive. It does not mean that if you have ANA positive you have lupus. This test can be positive in old age or if you have a close relative with…