Rheumatology Malaysia

31/12/2025

A 38-year-old woman presented with a 12-month history of annular plaques on the forehead, cheeks, and neck. Skin biopsy revealed noncaseating epithelioid granulomas with sparse lymphocytic infiltration in the superficial dermis.

27/12/2025

Researchers in a recent examine the influence that biological s*x exerts on the immune system and immune-related diseases.

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27/12/2025

AbstractObjectives. Axial SpA (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease, yet despite known anti-inflammatory effects of exercise, the effect of exercise on

27/12/2025

2025 British Society for Rheumatology guideline for the treatment of axial spondyloarthritis with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs
https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/keaf089

12/12/2025

FREE ACR Rheumatology Virtual Grand Rounds! Bring high-quality rheumatology education straight to your residency program.

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12/12/2025

11/12/2025

A new review summarizes the diagnosis and treatment of complex regional pain syndrome, a rare limb-pain disorder. Early rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care are key; most patients improve within 18 months.

04/12/2025

Spinal (Spondy) Disorders

Mnemonic: Key Suffixes & Meanings

· -itis = Inflammation → Spondylitis
· -osis = Degeneration → Spondylosis (age-related wear)
· -lysis = Break/breakdown → Spondylolysis
· -listhesis = Slip/slide → Spondylolisthesis

Spondylitis

· Inflammation of the vertebrae.
· Example: Ankylosing spondylitis.

Spondylosis

· Degenerative changes in the vertebrae (similar to arthritis).
· Caused by aging or wear and tear.

Spondylolysis

· Defect or fracture in the vertebral arch (pars interarticularis).
· Common in athletes, especially gymnasts.

Spondylolisthesis

· Forward slipping of one vertebra over another.
· Often occurs as a result of spondylolysis.

01/12/2025

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic systemic disease characterized by inflammation and immune-mediated injury to multiple organ systems, including the mucocutaneous, musculoskeletal, hematologic, and kidney systems.

SLE affects approximately 3.4 million people worldwide. Of these individuals, an estimated 3 million are female. The pathogenesis of SLE involves systemic inflammation associated with elevated levels of type I interferon and autoantibodies against nuclear antigens, such as double-stranded DNA and nucleic acid–binding proteins.

Treatment for SLE is intended to minimize disease activity, drug toxicity, and organ damage, as well as improve quality of life and survival. Hydroxychloroquine is first-line therapy and reduces disease activity, morbidity, and mortality. When needed, additional immunosuppressive and biologic therapies include azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, cyclophosphamide, belimumab, voclosporin, and anifrolumab.

🔖 This Review summarizes current evidence regarding diagnosis and treatment of SLE. Find the link in the comments. ⬇️

29/11/2025