How do you incorporate smart phone microscopy into your clinical assessment of Raynaud's?
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Do you utilize smart phone microscopy in your clinical assessment of Raynaud's?
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Rheumatology · North Bristol NHS Trust
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I don’t personally use smartphone microscopy in the clinic. I use a commercially available nailfold cap device, which has associated software for analyzing the images and formulating a report that is uploaded to the patient’s medical record.
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Rheumatology · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Assessment of nailfold capillaries is crucial in evaluating Raynaud’s phenomenon and detecting early connective tissue disease, especially when symptoms are newly emerging. A standard dermatoscope at the bedside is sufficient to obtain high-quality information about nailfold capillary morphology and...
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