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.
March 31st 2023
A cross-sectional, case-controlled cohort study evaluated the cardiorespiratory and neuromuscular fitness of Finnish patients with JIA and healthy controls.
Medical Crossfire®: How the Experts Differentiate Secondary Immunodeficiencies to Improve Patient Outcomes Across Hematologic Cancer Care
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Medical Crossfire®: How the Experts Differentiate Secondary Immunodeficiencies to Improve Patient Outcomes Across Hematologic Cancer Care
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Clinical Consultations: Individualizing Management of Uveitic Macular Edema - Clinical Updates in Treatment Options
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Better Self-Efficacy Linked to Better Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With SLE
Multivariable models indicated that improvements in the physical component score and mental component score could be predicted by better self-efficacy scores in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Serological Screening Recommended for Patients With JIA and a Family History of Thyroid Disease
Patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis were at a greater risk of developing autoimmune thyroid disease if they were female, reported ANA and/or RF positivity, and a family history of thyroid disease.
Multidisciplinary Lifestyle Program Decreased Disease Activity in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
“Reversing and preventing adverse lifestyle factors could potentially reduce the incidence and burden of rheumatoid arthritis, as well as alleviate its comorbidities,” investigators hypothesized.
Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis Feel Positive Toward Most Vaccinations
General practitioners and rheumatologists were viewed as sources of information that led to positive views toward vaccinations, while internet chatrooms, social media, and mainstream media were seen as sources of information that led to negative views.
Targeting the MK2 Pathway Reduces Tachyphylaxis Related to Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy
January 24th 2023P38 mitogen-activated protein kinase (p38 MAPK) inhibitors have been a focal point for inflammatory diseases but the lack of efficacy in treating rheumatoid arthritis led to examination of the MK2 pathway.
Low- vs High-Dose Exercise Programs Yielded Similar Benefits in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
The multicenter superiority trial evaluated patients with diagnosed knee osteoarthritis and a history of pain and decreased knee function using patient-tailored exercise programs.
Studies Focused on Benefits of Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture Increasing in Number in Fibromyalgia
The findings visualized the increased amount of research regarding acupuncture for fibromyalgia treatment, which may eventually boost efficacy, reduce cost, and promte future development in the field.
Vitamin D Deficiency Common Among Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The 2-phase study analyzed the association of plasma vitamin D levels with clinical phenotype, serology, and disease variables in a large cohort of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus living in India.
Yoga, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Improved Patient-Reported Outcomes in Fibromyalgia, IBS
Improved patient-reported outcomes were observed in patients who used mind-body interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and yoga, and were effective for managing IBS and fibromyalgia.
Q&A: HLA-B27 Influence on Patients with Peripheral Spondyloarthritis Phenotype
January 16th 2023In this Q&A, Mireia Moreno, MD, discussed the findings of a study that evaluated the influence of HLA-B27 in the phenotypical expression of peripheral spondyloarthritis (pSpA), including psoriatic arthritis, which is the most well-defined pSpA.