Arthritis

The HCPLive arthritis page is a resource for medical news and expert insights on arthritic disease. This page features expert-led coverage, articles, videos and research on the therapies and development of treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, and more.

Burdens of Clinical Care in the Obesity Crisis

September 23, 2021

Video

Episode 2 of HCPLive Crisis Point tackles the clinical aspects and potential burdens clinicians face in the pursuit of obesity care.

Defining the Scope of the Obesity Crisis

September 16, 2021

Video

HCPLive Crisis Point takes an in-depth look at the obesity crisis, beginning with the process of medical diagnosis and who is impacted the most by the disease.

Testing and Risk of COVID-19 in Patients with Immune Mediated Inflammatory Disease

September 09, 2021

Article

Investigators analyze the differences between SARS-CoV-2 testing and risk of infection.

Tofacitinib Linked to Heart-Related Disease, Cancer and Death

September 02, 2021

Article

The US Food and Drug Association are also requiring new and updated warnings for baricitinib and upadacitinib, 2 other arthritis medicines in the same drug class as tofacitinib.

Etancercept and Biosimilars Recommended for Treatment of JIA

August 31, 2021

Article

Investigators found no significant differences in the efficacy and safety of the originator or biosimilars in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Brian LaMoreaux, MD, MS: Expanding on Gout Management

August 17, 2021

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Dr. LaMoreaux believes that to treat gout in patients with proper medications and therapies, doctors must first establish trust and combat the stigma surrounding this painful form of arthritis.

Study Recommends Biologic Dose Escalation in Patients with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

June 22, 2021

Article

New research shows clinical effectiveness in increasing biologic doses in children, depending on the agent.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Adverse COVID-19 Outcomes

May 07, 2021

Article

New data show rheumatoid arthritis and immunosuppressive treatment associated with more severe risks of COVID-19, including hospitalization and death.

Study Finds Atorvastatin Ineffective for Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

April 15, 2021

Article

A new study finds atorvastatin does not have significant effect versus placebo on treating symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, including cartilage loss.

Malignancy Risk Low in Secukinumab Treatment

April 12, 2021

Article

A study finds low risk of malignancy from secukinumab treatment for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis patients, despite limited data.