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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FDA Approves First Drug Against Cancer Treatment-Induced Bone Loss
September 23rd 2011A drug used by women with osteoporosis has been approved to prevent fractures in cancer patients treated with hormones. But recent studies show that silent fractures often exist even before the hormone therapy starts.
MRI Techniques Can Detect Early Osteoarthritis
September 6th 2011Advanced MRI techniques may be used to detect subtle changes in joint cartilage microstructure, providing physicians with a diagnostic tool for finding key markers of early osteoarthritis (OA), according to researchers from NYU Langone Medical Center’s departments of orthopedic surgery and radiology.
Pain Intensity and Location May Predict Chronic Low Back Pain
September 6th 2011Pain intensity ratings, pain location, and sensory and affective variables differ among patients who have acute low back pain (LBP) and those with chronic LBP, according to research reported in The Journal of Pain, the official journal of the American Pain Society (APS).
Vitamin D Insufficiency Prevalent With Psoriatic Arthritis
September 6th 2011The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency is high in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to research findings reported in Arthritis Care & Research, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology.
Higher Gout Prevalence With Growth in Obesity and Hypertension
September 6th 2011The prevalence of gout in the United States has risen over the past 20 years and now affects 8.3 million Americans, or 4% of the population, according to a study reported in a recent issue of Arthritis & Rheumatism, an American College of Rheumatology (ACR) publication.
Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, and Nausea in a 17-Year-Old Patient
September 1st 2011A 17-year-old boy presented with a 3-day history of left upper quadrant abdominal pain; intermittent pain radiated to the right side. The patient complained of nonbilious vomiting and nausea and reported subjective fever. He also had a decreased appetite and up to 10 daily bouts of nonmucoid diarrhea.
Nucynta® ER FDA-Approved for Management Of Chronic Pain
August 30th 2011Nucynta® ER, an extended-release formulation of tapentadol, has received FDA aproval for the management of moderate to severe chronic pain. The oral analgesic, to be taken twice daily, is to be used for chronic pain in adults when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period.
Funding Cuts Shifting DXA From Bone Density to Fitness Tool
August 27th 2011Not enough people at risk of osteoporosis are getting DXA scans as recommended, because of changes in Medicare reimbursement. Meanwhile, it's being marketed to fitness enthusiasts as a way to assess body composition, even before it has been well validated for that purpose.
Lower-Intensity Physical Activity Boosts Kidney Function
August 26th 2011Objectively assessed light and total physical activities are positively associated with kidney function in patients in the early stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD); objectively or subjectively assessed moderate to vigorous physical activity is not associated significantly.