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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Diagnosis and management of inflammatory muscle disease
December 7th 2010Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy is a term applied to a group of relatively rare diseases that present with the gradual onset of weakness of shoulder and pelvic girdle muscles. These diseases include polymyositis and dermatomyositis, as well as myositis associated with neoplastic disease, myositis associated with underlying collagen-vascular disease, and inclusion body myositis.
Poor Treatment Adherence in RA and Lupus Reported at Conference
December 5th 2010Persons who have a rheumatologic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), often do not take their medication on a regular basis, according to research findings presented recently at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting held in Atlanta.
An Unexpected Finding in a Patient With Osteoarthritis
December 4th 2010DISH, a radiographic finding characterized by abnormal calcification and ossification in the axial skeleton and in ligaments and entheses,1 most often affects the thoracic spine. Of note, the findings almost always are more prominent on the right side (the left side may be spared because of aortic pulsations). The enthesopathy, also called“whiskering,” can affect the pelvic brim, ischial tuberosities, greater trochanters, and other features that have ligamentous attachments.2 Diagnosis often is made after an incidental finding in an asymptomatic patient.
Depression Linked with Cognitive Impairment in New-Onset Lupus
December 3rd 2010Depression is associated with significantly poorer cognitive function in patients with a new diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) as well as in patients with established disease. Intervention trials of antidepressants for a Calgary Depression Scale (CDS) score higher than 6 are clearly indicated in depressed patients with SLE who have cognitive impairment.
Added RA relief with nighttime-release prednisone?
December 3rd 2010n an investigation of the effects of long-term low-dose chronotherapy with modified-release (MR) prednisone for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, treatment with nighttime-release prednisone did not change adrenocortical function over 12 months.
MRI Better Than Expected for Spondyloarthritis Diagnosis
December 3rd 2010MRI has much greater diagnostic utility for patients with spondyloarthritis (SpA) than was documented previously. Low-grade acute and structural sacroiliac (SI) joint lesions may be present in patients with nonspecific back pain and healthy persons.
A Diagnosis for the Doctor's Digits?
December 2nd 2010A 50 year-old physician experienced the abrupt onset of tenderness and swelling in the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint of his right index finger. His only significant past medical history was Wolf-Parkinson-White syndrome, which was managed successfully with ablation. The same symptoms subsequently occurred in the DIP joints of his left index finger and fifth digits of both hands. No other digits were affected. The symptoms made it difficult for him to type on the computer. He denied trauma to the affected fingers, although he is an athlete and had had a left middle finger avulsion fracture, right middle finger dislocation, and left radial frac-ture. He had no systemic or other joint involvement.