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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Rheumatoid Factor Variation Complicates RA Criteria
July 7th 2011Uniform application of the 2010 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism criteria for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is hampered by difficulty in defining a high rheumatoid factor (RF) level because of the variation in RF levels obtained with the use of different methods.
Interprofessional Learning Boosts Primary Care Arthritis Management
July 7th 2011Interprofessional learning may be effective for dissemination of guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA). Such a method has the potential to improve the delivery of arthritis care.
Latent Tuberculosis Infection in RA: The Disease and the Diagnosis
June 28th 2011Reactivation of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has emerged as a problem in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Anti–tumor necrosis factor α therapy is strongly associated with reactivation of tuberculosis (TB) in patients with RA.
Joint Aspiration and Injection: A Look at the Basics
June 8th 2011Joint aspiration may be used for diagnosis or for relieving pressure, and joint injection may be used for treatment. Physicians can easily become proficient in aspiration and injection techniques. Indications for aspiration include both acute and chronic arthritis; there are few absolute contraindications. Intra-articular injections of medication usually are an adjunct to other treatment modalities.
Do NSAIDs Impair Healing of Musculoskeletal Injuries?
June 7th 2011NSAIDs are among the most frequently used and prescribed medications in the management of musculoskeletal pain and injury. Many physicians consider them to be the medication of choice. However, a number of studies have questioned the value of NSAIDs in the healing process of bone, muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries
Avoiding Incorrect Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
June 5th 2011Misdiagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) occurs frequently in the clinic. In our case report, a 27-year-old woman with recurring neck pain and stiffness had received a diagnosis of cervical spondylosis, but later a definitive diagnosis of FMS was made. Misdiagnosis of FMS has occurred with various other diseases.
Poorer Health-Related Quality of Life Reported in Adults with Arthritis
June 3rd 2011The health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for US adults who have arthritis is much worse than for those who do not, according to a recent study. Both physical and mental health are affected, posing a significant health and economic burden as the number of diagnoses continues to increase.
Hip Replacement Surgery Boosts Fracture Risk in Patients With Osteoarthritis
June 2nd 2011Fracture risk in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA) undergoing a total hip replacement (THR) procedure increases by 25% at 2.5 to 5 years postsurgery. Bisphosphonate use reduces fracture risk in patients in whom there was no fracture before surgery and in those who had a previous osteoporotic fracture and received the treatment in secondary prevention.
Early RA Dsease Management May Reduce Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
June 2nd 2011Inflammation early in the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease course is associated with 2 measures of arterial stiffness, increased pulse-wave velocity (PWV) and augmentation index (AIx), after 15 years. Early, active disease management to control inflammation in patients with RA may help reduce the risk of later cardiovascular (CV) disease.
Getting a Grip on Dupuytren Disease and Other Hand Conditions
June 1st 2011A new treatment for a disabling hand condition-Dupuytren disease, or Dupuytren contracture-can restore a person’s ability to perform everyday tasks, according to Hands: Strategies for Strong, Pain-Free Hands, a new edition of the Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School. The report describes the causes of and treatments for a variety of conditions that can cause hand pain and features information on hand exercises.
Ultrasonography Helps Confirm Diagnosis of Early Arthritis
June 1st 2011The presence of isolated synovial thickening in B-mode ultrasonography (US) or isolated bone erosion in US is not sufficient to confirm the diagnosis of early inflammatory arthritis. However, the presence of more than 1 case of joint synovitis or bone erosion is a strong argument for the diagnosis.
Systemic Sclerosis Causes Increased Disability Over Time
June 1st 2011Disability worsens over time in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Diffuse disease and severity of breathing problems are the strongest determinants of disability; others include joint pain and contractures, fatigue, and depression
Higher opioid overdose death risk with higher doses
June 1st 2011Among patients receiving prescriptions for opioid analgesics for pain, higher doses are associated with an increased risk of overdose death. However, the increased risk of opioid overdose is not statistically significant in patients who are treated with as-needed and regularly scheduled opioids simultaneously.