RESEARCH - Ultrasound changes care of some patients with rheumatic conditions

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Ultrasound Changes Care Of Some Patients With Rheumatic Conditions

MedicalNewsToday.com

Article Date: 24 Apr 2009 - 6:00 PDT

Ultrasound can be used to make an appropriate decision regarding care

for patients with rheumatic conditions involving the hands and feet,

according to a study performed at St. ph's Healthcare/McMaster

University in Hamilton, Canada.

The study included 62 patients. Results showed that, " approximately

50% of patients had a change in management following ultrasound

evaluation, " said Srinivasan Harish, lead author of the study.

" Certainty in clinical findings significantly increased following

ultrasound, ranging from 24% to 56% for various findings, " he said.

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