Reumatología clinica
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Reumatología clinica · Jul 2015
Performance of an objective structured clinical examination in a national certification process of trainees in rheumatology.
To assess reliability and validity of the objectively-structured clinical examination (OSCE) applied in postgraduate certification processes by the Mexican Board of Rheumatology. ⋯ The OSCE is a valid and reliable tool to assess the Rheumatology clinical skills in RTs.
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Reumatología clinica · Jul 2015
Comparative Study Clinical TrialNew diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia: Here to stay?
To assess the percentage of patients that fulfill the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1990 as well as the ACR 2010 classification criteria, to evaluate whether there is a correlation between tender points and the Widespread Pain Index (WPI) as well as signs and symptoms that predict a fibromyalgia (FM) subtype and to identify those which have greater impact on functioning. ⋯ The ACR 2010 criteria are a simple evaluation tool to use in the primary care setting, that incorporate both peripheral pain and somatic symptoms. New and old criteria should coexist; they enable a major comprehension and ease the management of this prevalent disease.