The HCPLive Rheumatology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on rheumatologic disease. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for arthritis, gout, nr-AxSpA, and more.
October 9th 2024
Remission according to the simplified definition correlated with the 2016 preliminary gout remission definition and GIS score improvements.
Cases and Conversations™: Applying Best Practices to Prevent Shingles in Your Practice
October 16, 2024
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Tackling Inequities in IBD: Inclusive Solutions for Elevated Patient Care
October 26, 2024
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6th Annual Advanced Practice Collaborative
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SimulatED™: Personalizing Treatment Choices to Achieve Glycemic and Weight Management Goals
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Cases and Conversations™: Keeping Up with Novel Approaches to Managing ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
November 18, 2024
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Shaping the Management of COPD with Biologic Therapy
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Elevating Care for PAH: Applying Recommended Management Approaches to Maximize Outcomes
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Exploring the Role of Novel Agents for the Management of IgA Nephropathy
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Medical Crossfire®: Understanding the Advances in Bipolar Disease Treatment—A Comprehensive Look at Treatment Selection Strategies
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'REEL’ Time Patient Counseling: The Diagnostic and Treatment Journey for Patients With Bipolar Disorder Type II – From Primary to Specialty Care
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‘REEL’ Time Patient Counseling™: Navigating the Complex Journey of Diagnosing and Managing Fabry Disease
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Envisioning Novel Therapeutic Approaches to Managing ANCA-associated Vasculitis
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Clinical ShowCase™: Finding the Best Path Forward for Patients with COPD
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A Tethered Approach to Type 2 Diabetes Care – Connecting Insulin Regimens with Digital Technology
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Surv.AI Says™: What Clinicians and Patients Are Saying About Glucose Management in the Technology Age
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Clinical ShowCase™: Forming a Personalized Treatment Plan for a Patient With ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
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Addressing Healthcare Inequities: Tailoring Cancer Screening Plans to Address Inequities in Care
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SimulatED™: Diagnosing and Treating Alzheimer’s Disease in the Modern Era
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Patient, Provider & Caregiver Connection™: Implementing an Effective Management Plan to Improve Outcomes in IgA Nephropathy
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Exercise May Reduce Pain in Older Patients
Researchers studied elderly patients with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions enrolled in an exercise program in order to test the idea that an exercise program could improve their mobility and enhance the overall health of the participants.
Top 10 Most Bizarre Health Stories of 2015
December 30th 2015Sometimes health stories can be just downright strange, and even the most experienced physicians may scratch their heads from time to time. Whether it was strange ingredients to treat pain or foods that harmfully impact the body, there have been a fair share of wild occurrences in the past 12 months.
Presidential Candidates on Health Care Issues: Ben Carson
Part of an ongoing series that takes a high-level look at the positions of the leading nominees for President when it comes to political issues potentially impacting physicians, this installment focuses on Ben Carson.
Mass Drug Administration Yields Sustained Reductions in Scabies Infections
Study results suggest that mass treatment with ivermectin followed by active case finding can result in a significant and sustained reduction of the presence of both scabies and bacterial skin infections.
Gout Means Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
December 22nd 2015Gout has long been associated with cardiovascular conditions such as heart dysfunction, however, the pathology between the two have remained unclear. A large study analyzed this type of arthritis in connection with atrial fibrillation.
Technology Advances Help Turn iPhone Into Stethoscopes
Whether it is a parent concerned about their child's health or a doctor in a hospital looking to prevent the spreading of germs an alternative for a stethoscope could be a welcome addition to the health care field. With iPhones being a common tool in life bringing the two together could benefit people in many ways.
No Evidence that Intra-articular Corticosteroids Are Effective in Treating Hand Osteoarthritis
Researchers say there is no evidence that intra-articular corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid are more effective than placebo in treating carpometacarpal and interphalangeal osteoarthritis.
Total Knee Arthroplasty Like a “Time Machine†for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Researchers examined data from 19,000 rheumatologist-diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients in order to assess and compare the impact of total knee arthroplasty on pain and health-related quality of life.
What Makes Treating Psoriatic Arthritis So Expensive?
New research on the cost of treating psoriatic arthritis indicates that, on average, the annual bill for medical care and prescription medication totals just under $20,000 per patient, but that total costs vary greatly among individual patients.
Blood Test Detects Rheumatoid Arthritis 16 Years Before Onset
December 11th 2015A reliable new blood test can test for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) years in advance. With about 1.5 million Americans suffering from the debilitating condition, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), early detection is key.
Exercise Reduces Pain, Improves Musculoskeletal Outcomes in the Elderly
December 9th 2015Study results suggest that a community-based, low-impact exercise program appears to successfully help older patients with musculoskeletal conditions living in underserved communities improve musculoskeletal outcomes and quality of life.
Juvenile Arthritis Risk Higher from Antibiotic Use
Researchers from Rutgers University observed a population representative sample of children in the United Kingdom in order to determine if antibiotic exposure was linked to newly diagnosed juvenile idiopathic arthritis.