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 6th 2024
The rheumatology month in review emphasizes new trends in medication use and novel technologies' potential for managing fibromyalgia.
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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Judging Osteoporosis Screening Intervals From the Latest T Score
February 1st 2012(AUDIO) Data from a long-term prospective study reveal that, for many older women, the pace of bone mass deterioration takes place on the scale of decades, not single years. Here, the lead author of the study describes how to interpret the results to choose the date for your own patient's next bone-density test.
Osteoporosis Study Suggests Bone Density Testing Intervals for Older Women
February 1st 2012Osteoporosis would develop in fewer than 10% of older, postmenopausal women during rescreening intervals of about 15 years for those with normal bone density or mild osteopenia, 5 years for those with moderate osteopenia, and 1 year for those with advanced osteopenia, according to a study reported in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Maintenance Therapy for Lupus Nephritis Study Results Favor Mycophenolate Mofetil
February 1st 2012In patients with lupus nephritis who have a response to induction therapy, mycophenolate mofetil is superior to azathioprine in maintaining a renal response to treatment and in preventing relapse, according to the results of a study reported in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Nearly Half of RA Patients Are Sedentary. Here's Why.
January 27th 2012Lack of conviction and motivation, not pain or depression, appear to be the major factors that deter nearly half of RA patients from moving about enough to ease their symptoms. Chicago researchers suggest what should be done about this.
Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients are Physically Inactive
January 26th 2012More than two in five adults with rheumatoid arthritis are physically inactive, to the detriment of their health, researchers at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine report in a study published online today in Arthritis Care & Research.
Physicians Stop RA Medications Too Soon Before Surgery
January 20th 2012Doctors may be halting use of anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) medications too early in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients who are set to undergo surgery, researchers at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York City have found.
Potential New Target for RA Treatment
January 14th 2012A potential way to halt the cartilage destruction that occurs with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) without suppressing the immune system has been identified by a new study supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).
Top 10 Lupus Achievements in 2011
January 14th 2012A year of historic lupus firsts generated during 2011 contributed to advances in the science and medicine of lupus, improved lupus awareness, and heightened understanding of the disease and its impact, according to the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA).
Asymmetrical Loading Appears Early in Osteoarthritis
January 14th 2012In patients with unilateral hip osteoarthritis (OA)-where the risk of progressive symptomatic OA developing in contralateral knees is higher than in ipsilateral knees-loading and structural asymmetries appear early in the disease course, while the knees are still asymptomatic.
Does Sports Activity Increase Risk of Knee Arthritis?
January 12th 2012(AUDIO) Many persons worry that playing sports or working out regularly puts too much stress on the knees. Hear Dr Jeffrey Driban discuss new studies that suggest only certain sports, and certain levels of activity, predispose knees to osteoarthritis.
For Cancer Survivors, YMCA Program Eases Muscle Pain, Fatigue, and More
January 10th 2012The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle reports that a specially designed YMCA program ready to go nationwide eases the non-cancer problems that are common among cancer survivors, many of them musculoskeletal.
Avoid Falls Risk in Treating Elderly for Chronic Pain
January 5th 2012(AUDIO) With Vioxx removed from the market because of cardiovascular risks, many doctors have turned to treating chronic pain with narcotics. A new study shows that in the elderly this can increase the risk of falls. Listen to Lydia Rolita, MD, as she contemplates the best course of action in this matter of unintended consequences.