MIMS Rheumatology Clinic

Latest news and quick-reference resources collated by the MIMS editors to support primary care prescribing for rheumatological conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, gout and musculoskeletal pain.

Latest news

Safety of arthritis drug under scrutiny after blood clots reported

26 March 2019, 11:57am

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is advising prescribers...

New vitamin D deficiency thresholds recommended

12 December 2018, 12:09pm

The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) has updated...

Diclofenac significantly increases cardiovascular risk, large study suggests

6 September 2018, 10:21am

The authors of a large-scale safety study of diclofenac...

Table: DMARDs, a Guide to Monitoring Requirements

18 July 2018, 11:25am

Tests for patients on disease-modifying arthritis drugs.

Doctors identify 50 'unnecessary' medical interventions

25 June 2018, 9:18am

A list of 50 tests, treatments and procedures 'of questionable...

Prescribing Notes

Guide to treatment options for selected rheumatological conditions:

Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation (including NSAIDs and topical analgesics)

At-a-glance product comparison charts.

DMARDs, a Guide to Monitoring Requirements

18 July 2018, 10:03am

Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements for Osteoporosis

17 May 2019, 9:20am

Summaries of key national guidance.

Care and Management of Osteoarthritis in Adults (NICE Guideline)

15 March 2014, 9:31am

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