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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Revised RA classification criteria allow for earlier study of treatments
September 8th 2010Newly revised classification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will allow for the study of treatments at much earlier disease stages and lead to better patient outcomes, according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), which created the new criteria in collaboration with the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR).
New treatment for severe vasculitis?
September 7th 2010A new strategy for treating patients who have antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis, a severe form of vasculitis, provides the same benefits as the current standard of care used for more than 40 years but requires less frequent treatments.
ACL update: Lubrication key to preventing osteoarthritis after injury
September 6th 2010The researchers used animal models with torn ACLs to test 3 types of fluids that could be injected into the joints to serve as a substitute for lost synovial fluid: human synoviocyte lubricin that was created in a culture and then purified to be
Reaching RA remission is a realistic goal
September 3rd 2010Remission is a realistic goal for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially with intensive combination treatment regimens provided early in the disease course. The Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS28) remission criteria appear to be easiest to achieve.
Lupus in Men: All in the Genes?
September 3rd 2010There may be genetic susceptibility factors for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that act only in men. In about 1% of families with SLE, all the patients with SLE are male and the women universally have positive antinuclear antibodies; also, men with SLE have more children with SLE than do women with SLE.
Cardiometabolic risk in youths: Fatness outweighs fitnes
September 3rd 2010Both fatness and fitness are associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in American youths, but fatness associations are stronger. Although maintaining high levels of fitness and preventing obesity may affect cardiometabolic risk factors positively, obesity prevention may have greater benefit.
Ultrasonographic guidance boosts joint injection accuracy
September 3rd 2010Corticosteroid injection in the joints of patients with inflammatory arthritis results in significant alleviation of symptoms and improvement in functional status. Ultrasonography (US)-guided injections are significantly more accurate than clinical examination (CE)-guided injections.
The Educated Patient - Knee Pain Overview
August 31st 2010This site is dedicated to all things knee pain. Whether the knee pain is a result of osteoarthritis of the knee, runner's knee, water on the knee, and more, patients can come here to learn about the common symptoms related to these conditions, and treatments and exercises that can help.
Woman Receives Brand New Thumb Joint, Sort Of
August 27th 2010This video clip, posted on the New York local ABC affiliate website, discusses the common condition of thumb arthritis and highlights a reconstructive surgery procedure that offers some patients relief and allows them to use their thumbs normally.
Anemic RA and Osteoarthritis Patients Stay at Hospitals Longer
August 26th 2010Arthritis patients that are also anemic stay at hospitals longer, undergo more procedures, and have higher hospitalization costs compared to non-anemic arthritis patients, according to a study carried out in public hospitals in France.
Time Releases Top 50 Websites of 2010; 5 Health & Fitness Winners
August 26th 2010One of the great lists released each year is Time's 50 Best Websites. No matter what your interests are, you are guaranteed to find at least a couple gems each year. As we take a look at this year's list, we turn our attention toward the top picks for Health & Fitness, and throw out a couple HCPLive nominees that we think should have made the list.