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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Philip Conaghan, MBBS, PhD: Efficacy of Tanezumab in Patients With Osteoarthritis
Philip Conaghan, MBBS, PhD, discusses his presentation entitled, “Meaningful Improvements in WOMAC Pain and Physical Function in 3 Phase 3 Trials of Tanezumab in Patients With Moderate-to-Severe Osteoarthritis: A Responder Analysis.”
Activity Monitor Usage in Patients Requiring Total Knee Replacements
Despite the benefits of physical activity, participation is low, both within the general population and among individuals with osteoarthritis (OA). Activity monitors may aid in increasing these levels in patients with OA as well as in those requiring a total knee replacement.
High Treatment Adherence in Patients With Rheumatic Disease During COVID-19
The survey found that 22.3% (n = 62) patients reduced or interrupted treatment and only 3.9% (n = 11) patients stopped treatment entirely. The duration of disease (p = 0.023) and disease activity (p = 0.001) were significant contributing factors in the decision to discontinue treatment.
Patients With Polymyalgia Rheumatica Have Higher Rates of Long-term Glucocorticoid Use
“Although the international recommendations and the wide consensus that glucocorticoids should be used as shorter as possible (ideally by 1–2 years), a high rate of prolonged steroid treatment is still recorded in the management of PMR,” investigators stated.
Patients With Axial Spondyloarthritis Less Likely to Engage in Physical Activity
"Physical activity and exercise have been shown to improve general well-being and reduce cardiovascular disease risk in the general population," investigators stated. "Despite these recommendations, studies show that levels of PA are reduced among patients with axial spondyloarthritis.”
Majority of Patients With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Achieved Clinical Remission
“Juvenile idiopathic arthritis constitutes a significant cause of disability and quality of life impairment in pediatric and adult patients,” investigators stated. “Recent advances in JIA treatment addressing more specific targets have led to better short and long-term disease outcomes."
Rheumatic Disease Does Not Increase Risk of Hospitalization or Death Due to COVID-19
Factors that impacted poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19 were closely related to age and comorbidities, not rheumatic disease diagnosis. Increased risk was seen in patients receiving glucocorticoids.
Low-Dose Prednisone Improves Symptom Severity in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis
In this retrospective study, investigators analyzed patients with newly diagnosed RA, to determine if short-term, low doses (< 10 mg/day) of prednisone would help DAS28-ESR score.
CreakyJoints Espanol: Factual vs Misinformation YouTube Spanish-Language Rheumatoid Arthritis Videos
Daniel Hernandez, MD, and Esteban Rivera discuss the study, “Social Listening: Factual vs. Misinformation YouTube Spanish-Language Rheumatoid Arthritis Videos,” presented at the 23rd Pan-American Conference of Rheumatology (PANLAR) 2021.