Potential barriers to an interest in pediatric rheumatology include inadequate exposure and mentorship within these specialties, as well as long periods of required training and lower compensation for pediatric specialists.
Fibromyalgia commonly presents as widespread pain, physical, and cognitive symptoms. Unfortunately, it often manifests differently among patients and can be difficult to diagnose and treat.
Fibromyalgia patients have 3 times the rate of depression compared with those without the condition and more than 50% of patients with fibromyalgia experience lifetime depression.
Nihar Bhakta, MD, explains Familial Mediterranean Fever, a rare rheumatic disease, and how Aristea Therapeutics is working to treat patients suffering from this condition.