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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Measured Test-Retest Reliability for Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Test-retest reliability for Health Assessment Questionnaire–Disability Index and 36-item Short Form Health Survey physical functioning domain in patients with psoriatic arthritis was judged to be good and reasonable, respectively.
Decrease in Pediatric Patient Telemedicine Visits During COVID-19 Pandemic
While telemedicine is a valuable tool to provide access to care for families seeking care within a small subspecialty with a limited supply of providers, there was a significantly lower amount of new pediatric patient visits in the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Innovative Tool to Determine Function in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
“Considering the fact that people with one and the same clinical condition can vary substantially in terms of disability, there is a need to expand the assessment tools,” investigators stated.
Ixekizumab Improves Symptoms for Patients With Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
September 27th 2021“Understanding the role of ixekizumab will allow physicians to translate a higher Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS) achievement to the improvements in the signs and symptoms reported by their patients,” investigators stated.
Early Exposure to Antibiotics Linked to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
As genetics only play a small role in the risk of developing juvenile idiopathic arthritis, environmental factors, such as infections and antibiotic usage, are believed to be the main cause of the disease.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Linked to Gout
“There is likely to be a bidirectional relationship between sleep and gout, as gout flares may be influenced by circadian rhythms, and sleep quality is likely to be influenced by gout flares,” investigators explained. “Given the morbidity associated with sleep problems, we should be vigilant regarding sleep health in our patients with gout.”