Rheumatology - Mastering the Labs - Antinuclear Antibodies

Explore the intricacies of antinuclear antibodies (ANA) and their role in rheumatology diagnostics in this 16-minute video lecture. Delve into the significance of ANA titers, their prevalence in the population, and their relationship to autoimmune diseases. Learn about various autoantibodies such as anti-histones, anti-double-stranded DNA (dsDNA), and smith-antibody (anti-sm). Gain insights into the importance of detailed medical history-taking in rheumatology patients and discover quick hints on conditions like Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), scleroderma, and Sjögren's syndrome. Understand the classic rheumatology triad of joint pain, stiffness, and loss of function while mastering the interpretation of lab results in rheumatology cases.