Research
Research
is...
The Center for
Rheumatology, LLP ethics
remains the fundamental
backbone of the
structure of clinical
research today with an
objective to bring
together patients,
researchers and sponsors
to facilitate the
development of cutting
edge treatments.
We take great
pride in our organized
investigations into new
Bio-Tech therapies
available to our
patients. Our
company provides an
opportunity for our
patients who have failed
conventional
therapy.
What
is a Rheumatologists?
A
rheumatologist is an
internist or
pediatrician who is
qualified by additional
training and experience
in the diagnosis and
treatment of arthritis
and other diseases of
the joints, muscles and
bones. Many
rheumatologists conduct
research to determine
the cause and better
treatments for these
disabling and sometimes
fatal diseases.
What
kind of training do
Rheumatologist have?
After four
years of medical school
and three years of
training in either
internal medicine or
pediatrics,
rheumatologists devote
an additional two to
three years in
specialized rheumatology
training. Most
rheumatologists who plan
to treat patients
(rather than conduct
research) choose to
become board certified.
Upon completion of their
training, they must pass
a rigorous exam
conducted by the
American Board of
Internal Medicine to
become certified.
What
do Rheumatologist treat?
Rheumatologists
treat rheumatic
diseases, which cause
inflammation in the
connective tissue and in
other parts of the body.
There are more than 100
types of these diseases,
including rheumatoid
arthritis,
osteoarthritis, gout,
lupus, back pain,
osteoporosis,
fibromyalgia and
bursitis. Some of these
are very serious
diseases that can be
difficult to diagnose
and treat.
When
should you see a
Rheumatologist?
If aches and
pains are not severe or
disabling and last just
a few days, it makes
sense to give the
problem a reasonable
chance to go away. But
sometimes, pain in the
joints, muscles or bones
is severe or persists
for more than a few
days. At that point, you
should see a doctor,
especially if swelling
is present. Swelling
around one or more
joints that is not
caused by injury often
points to an underlying
problem. Many types of
rheumatic diseases may
not be easily identified
in the early stages.
Rheumatologists are
specially trained to do
the detective work
necessary to discover
the cause of swelling
and pain. It's important
to determine a correct
diagnosis early so that
appropriate treatment
can begin immediately.
Some rheumatic disease,
like rheumatoid
arthritis, respond
better to treatment in
the early stages of the
diseases. Because many
rheumatic diseases are
complex, one visit to a
rheumatologist may not
be enough to determine a
diagnosis and course of
treatment. These
diseases often change or
evolve over time.
Rheumatologists work
closely with patients to
take a thorough medical
history and perform a
detailed physical
examination to identify
the problem and design
an individualized
treatment program.
How
does the Rheumatologist
work with other Health
Care Pro
The role the
rheumatologist plays in
health care depends on
several factors and
needs. Typically the
rheumatologist works
with other physicians,
sometimes acting as a
consultant to advise
another physician about
a specific diagnosis and
treatment plan. In other
situations, the
rheumatologist acts as a
a manager, relying upon
the help of many skilled
professionals including
nurses, physical and
occupational therapists,
psychologists and social
workers. Team work is
important, since
rheumatic diseases may
last a lifetime. Health
care professionals can
help people with
rheumatic diseases and
their families cope with
the changes the diseases
cause in their
lives.
Copy courtesy
of: The
American College of
Rheumatology
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