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Initial Evaluation of the Arthritic Patient
Initial Evaluation of the Arthritic Patient Initial Evaluation of the Arthritic Patient Dr. Norman B. Gaylis Piecing Together the Diagnostic Clues Preview Arthritis, one of the earliest known diseases, remains a leading cause of chronic pain and disability. Because of the many forms and causes of rheumatic disease, pinpointing a diagnosis is often difficult. In this article, Dr Gaylis presents an approach to [...]
Drugs and Therapy
Drugs and Therapy As I prepare myself to write this month’s column, I am surrounded by press releases relating to new drugs for rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. There is no question that these drugs have stepped the therapy for arthritis and osteoporosis to another level. We are now in a position where we can revert the disease. We can categorically show that individuals [...]
Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties
Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Specialties Rheumatologist Dr. Norman B. Gaylis listed as one of the Top Physicians Periodically, the Consumers’ Research Council of America, a Washington, D.C. based research organization, provides consumers’ information guides for professional services throughout America. Their purpose is to help educate and assist consumers in obtaining the finest professional services. Their guides are easy [...]
Extremity MRI more effective than standard X-Rays
Extremity MRI more effective than standard X-Rays Extremity MRI more effective than standard X-Rays Kerry Watcher, Rheumatology News Recently, Dr. Gaylis and a team of colleagues completed a study showing the benefits of using Extremity MRI in the early detection and diagnosis of bone erosion and rheumatoid arthritis. He presented a summary of their findings and specific images, which the journal Rheumatology News [...]
Extremity MRI – Changing the Face of Rheumatology
Extremity MRI – Changing the Face of Rheumatology Extremity MRI – Changing the Face of Rheumatology Hologic Until recently, MRI was not considered a practical option for rheumatology. Rheumatologists sent their patients to centers with large-magnet MRIs. But often these sites were over booked treating patients with other diseases, and the wait for rheumatology patients was weeks or longer. Even when time on [...]
Extremity Imaging improves Rheumatoid Arthritis care
Extremity Imaging improves Rheumatoid Arthritis care Extremity Imaging improves Rheumatoid Arthritis care Nancy Walsh Supplementing standard x-rays with extremity magnetic resonance imaging for the in-office diagnosis and monitoring of patients with rheumatoid arthritis could significantly improve the quality of care, according to Dr. Norman B. Gaylis, a rheumatologist in private practice in Aventura, Fla. With biologic therapy having revolutionized the treatment of rheumatoid [...]
Dr. Gaylis joins Editorial Advisory Board of Rheumatology News
Editorial Advisory Board of Rheumatology News Editorial Advisory Board of Rheumatology News Is pleased to introduce Dr. Norman B. Gaylis, who has joined our editorial advisory board. Dr. Gaylis, a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, is past president of the Florida Society of Rheumatology. Dr. Gaylis is in private practice in Aventura, Fla., and his areas of clinical interest are rheumatoid [...]
Conquering Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Conquering Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Conquering Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Bari Auerbach Excerpts from an interview by Bari Auerbach, published in the Aventura News Q: Have you helped an Aventura News reporter with a “hip diagnosis”? NG: During our interview, I suggested you experience a bone density test in order to share what the “quick and painless” process is like with readers. Surprisingly, [...]
Cerebritis: a Sequel of Lupus
Cerebritis: a Sequel of Lupus Cerebritis: a Sequel of Lupus NORMAN B. GAYLIS, ROY D. ALTMAN, STEVEN OSTROV, and ROBERT QUENCER The Selective Value of Computed Tomography of the Brain in Cerebritis Due to Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Abstract.Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and steroid effects on the brain were measured by computed tomography (CT). Of 14 patients with SLE cerebritis, 10 (71%) had marked [...]
