BOLD Steering Committee

Michael J. Thorpy, MD

Chairperson

Emile R. Mohler III, MD

Chairperson

John S. Sundy, MD, PhD

Chairperson
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WHAT'S NEW
Now available online! Results of the BOLD® physician & patient survey on leg disorders
This publication reports the findings of two surveys designed in tandem to gauge physician competency in the diagnosis and management of leg disorders and, simultaneously, to investigate patient perspective and conduct in relation to leg disorders. Both surveys were also intended to assess the overall impact of leg disorders on patient quality of life. The data may surprise you…

New CME-certified virtual case study: Patient With Pain and Joint Swelling
This interactive CME-certified virtual case study, authored by BOLD® Faculty Member Allan Gibofsky, MD, JD, explores the diagnosis and treatment of a patient who presents with pain and swelling in the joints. Complete the Evaluation Form and earn 0.75 CME credits instantly!

CME/CE-certified webcast on neurologic leg disorders
Differentiating Neurologic Leg Disorders: Understanding Impact and Improving Patient Outcomes: this CME/CE-certified webcast will assist you in improving your patients' overall quality of life by exploring the diagnosis and management of neurologic disorders affecting the leg.

Latest CME-certified newsletter now available!
Read the current issue of the newly redesigned newsletter series, Clinical Insights® in Leg Disorders. This issue discusses the clinical manifestations of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and treatment strategies for the concomitant treatment of PAD and underlying disease. Also featured: a case study of a patient presenting with foot pain with tenderness and edema, Q&A on the treatment dilemma of nocturnal leg cramps, common comorbidities of restless legs syndrome, and excerpts from our nationwide simulcast.

Final installments of the Clinical Compendium on Leg Disorders
This state-of-the-art reference tool is a consolidated body of knowledge on the broad spectrum of leg disorders and related comorbidities for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers who treat patients with leg disorders. New topics this month: tendinopathy, periodic limb movement disorder, edema,  ankylosing spondylitis, sciatica, meralgia paresthetica, neuroleptic-induced akathisia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, popliteal entrapment, and compartment syndrome.

CME-Certified Activity: Diagnosis and Management of Common Leg Disorders: Clinical Case Videos
The first series of these interactive case studies, featuring patient visit videos with BOLD Steering Committee Members Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD, and Peter P. Tóth, MD, PhD, explore the appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and management of four common leg disorders. Upon completion of the activity, you'll earn instant AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™!

Ask the Expert video podcast on deep vein thrombosis
In our latest video podcast, BOLD® Faculty Member Jeffrey W. Olin, DO, addresses questions pertaining to deep vein thrombosis, specifically, issues surrounding risk factors, differential diagnosis, and prevention and treatment strategies. Also available: podcasts on peripheral arterial disease, restless legs syndrome, osteoarthritis, and gout. Watch—and subscribe to—a video podcast today!

Overviews of relevant clinical literature selections
Now featured: BOLD® Steering Committee Chairperson Emile R. Mohler III, MD, and Steering Committee Members Peter P. Tóth, MD, PhD, and Paul P. Doghramji, MD, provide expert clinical commentary on various topics in the literature.

SLIDES OF THE MONTH
 
slide Relative Efficacy to Improve Walking Distance in Claudication
Dawson and colleagues conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled multicent...

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slide DVT and PE Increase With Age
A prospective cohort study was undertaken by Huerta and colleagues to determine the inci...

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slide Fibromyalgia: Management
The treatment of fibromyalgia should include a plan that is individualized for each pati...

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slide Prevalence of Gout Increases With Age
The majority of studies have shown the prevalence of gout to be approximately 1%. Increa...

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slide Two Major Goals in Treating Patients With PAD
In patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the clinical manifestations of disea...

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Increased Risks For Infection And Dislocation Faced By Obese Patients Following Revision Hip Replacement Surgery
May 09, 2008 -- Along with age and injuries, obesity is a leading risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA), a painful and disabling joint disease...

Medication For Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Confirmed Effective By Study
May 09, 2008 -- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that strikes children between the ages of newborn to 16 years. All children with JRA have joint pain, stiffness, and swelling and some also have fever and skin rashes...

Rehab For Stroke Survivors
May 09, 2008 -- Walking therapy for stroke survivors is significantly more effective when conducted by a physical therapist instead of a robot, according a small study reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association...

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