Rheumatology

Patience White, M.D., professor of medicine, was quoted in the Daily Herald. She discussed recent research showing that osteoarthritis isn't just a result of wear and tear on your joints, but arises from an interplay between environment and genetics.

David Borenstein, M.D., clinical professor of medicine, commented on a study featured in Pain Medicine News finding that early use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to diagnose low back pain among patients filing workers’ compensation claims may not lead to better outcomes compared with delayed…

Patience White, M.D., professor of medicine, was asked by The Washington Post about the causes of osteoarthritis, which many wrongly think can be caused by running or overuse.

Patience White, M.D., professor of medicine, was quoted in an article in Arthritis Today about research suggesting Medicaid patients often have more spine surgery complications than privately insured patients.

Patience White, M.D., professor of medicine and pediatrics, was interviewed by Arthritis Today on research findings suggesting that adult patients with arthritis need to start walking more.

Patience White, M.D, professor of medicine, spoke to Everyday Health about using physical therapy and exercise to treat morning stiffness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. This story was also published in US News & World Report, the Doctor's Lounge and TopNews Arab Emirates.

Patience White, M.D., professor of medicine and pediatrics, commented on research suggesting that drugs canakinumab and tocilizumab may reduce symptoms experienced by children with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Stuart Kassan, M.D. ‘72, member of the GW board of trustees and alumnus of the SMHS, was named a Master of the American College of Rheumatology at a session of the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, in Washington, D.C.

Gout has roughly tripled since the late 1970s, with about 8 million Americans now suffering from the disease. Patience White, M.D., professor of Medicine in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, says that while pitching new drugs for gout, pharmaceutical companies have increased people's…

David G. Borenstein, M.D., clinical professor of medicine in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, was appointed president of the American College of Rheumatology during the ACR's annual business meeting, held Wednesday, November 10 in Atlanta.