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 8th 2024
An interim analysis of the PRO-SPIRIT study compared outcomes at 3 months after starting new treatments for psoriatic arthritis.
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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How can patient compliance be improved?
April 25th 2019Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients have consistently low levels of biologic adherence and persistence. How can patient compliance be improved? Lower out-of-pocket costs, utilize specialty pharmacies and improve patient education.
Febuxostat is Out for Gout Treatment
April 18th 2019In February, the Food and Drug Administration issued a boxed warning for the gout treatment febuxostat (Uloric, Takeda) citing a risk for cardiovascular disease. It was approved in 2009 for adult patients with gout. Learn more about this and the 2012 treatment guidelines for gout in this slideshow.
Osteoarthritis Patients Still Waiting on Better Treatments
April 15th 2019Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients report having similar pain levels in the beginning, but by six months, osteoarthritis patients say their pain is worse. This suggests a need for more effective osteoarthritis treatments, say researchers writing in Arthritis & Rheumatology. In this Q&A, the study’s lead author, Theodore Pincus, M.D., of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, shares his findings with us.
This Month's Top Stories from Rheumatology Network
April 11th 2019In this slideshow, we highlight some recent noteworthy advances in rheumatology, including new developments on the benefits of chiropractic care, how best to adopt methotrexate into a treatment plan, a possible new benefit for fatty acids, and much more.
Research Supports Spinal Manipulation Therapy for Back Pain
April 4th 2019In chronic low back pain patients, spinal manipulation therapy can be equally effective at relieving pain and better at providing short-term function improvement compared to recommended treatments, according to recent research.