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 8th 2024
An interim analysis of the PRO-SPIRIT study compared outcomes at 3 months after starting new treatments for psoriatic arthritis.
Collaborating Across the Continuum™: The Role of Multidisciplinary Care in the Management of Patients with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
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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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Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment More Effective than Cortisone for Chronic Hip Bursitis
For patients suffering from hip bursitis, platelet-rich plasma treatment is more effective than steroids, according to a study presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Upper Chest Wall Lesion in a Middle-aged Woman
March 18th 2014A 58-year-old woman presented to clinic with concerns about this skin lesion on her upper chest. She reports it has been present for 1 year and is slowly enlarging. The lesion is otherwise asymptomatic and her past history is only significant for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), for which she takes methotrexate and etanercept.
Misreading Disease Activity With DAS28
March 17th 2014The DAS28 disease-activity score has made the transition from research to clinic, but in some circumstances it may be misleading. A tool developed by a rheumatologist can help you explore how changes in components like ESR affect the score in unexpected ways.
How Gender, Age, Bone Strength Predict TKA Failures
March 15th 2014(AAOS 2014) Older women with comorbidities are at greatest risk for revision surgery after total knee arthroplasty, a nationwide study shows. Another large analysis shows an interesting quirk about the role of osteoporosis: Bisphosphonates help, but only in some circumstances.
Study Clarifies Reliability of Imaging in Axial PsA
March 14th 2014Spine damage in axial psoriatic arthritis may look remarkably like spondyloarthritis on radiographs. But measuring progression in the former is crucial to clinical trials. What's the best way to interpret the films? A new study offers an answer.
The Telltale Signs of Acute Rheumatic Fever
March 14th 2014(AAOS2014) A review of hospital records from New Zealand, near areas where acute rheumatic fever is still not uncommon in patients with joint pain and inflammation, reveals 3 simple clues that distinguish it (almost, but not quite immediately) from septic arthritis.
Despite Current Recommendations, Corticosteroids Are Widely Prescribed for Psoriasis
Prescribing systematic corticosteroids is generally not advised as treatment for psoriasis, however they were the second most prescribed medication from 1989-2010 for patients with this condition.
Patient Confidence Pre-Op Portends Good TKA Outcome
March 12th 2014(AAOS2014): To clinical, demographic, and mental-health factors that predict a good outcome from total knee arthroplasty, add one simple independent factor: The patient's determination to reach full function, and confidence in doing so.
Knee Pain and Swelling in a 44-Year-Old Woman
March 11th 2014For a woman of her age and medical history with a weight problem, early osteoarthritis might not be an unreasonable diagnosis for knee pain and swelling after treadmill walking. But in rheumatology, things are so often not what they seem at first glance. What is your diagnosis?
Medicare Backs Down on Proposed Restrictions on Immunosuppressants
March 11th 2014The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services has reversed a plan to alter Medicare Part D plans, including proposed restrictions on immunosuppressants. A coalition of 44 support groups, including many for rheumatology patients, had written a joint letter objecting to a proposal to eliminate blanket approval of immunosuppressants, pointing out the need for individualized treatments.
The Immunology of the CNS: Tracing Newfound Pathways to Pain
March 10th 2014(AUDIO) What are immune-like cells doing in the central nervous system? Sending false signals when their controls go awry, as current research implies. Here the lead author of a recent review offers glimpses of a brighter future for relief of chronic pain syndromes.