The HCPLive conference coverage page features articles, videos, and expert-led live coverage from major medical meetings throughout the year.
Influenza Vaccination Response Unaltered in Teriflunomide-Treated Multiple Sclerosis Patients
March 19th 2013In the Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Safety poster session at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2013 Annual Meeting, Paul O'Connor, of St. Michael's Hospital, in Toronto, and his colleagues presented a study designed to determine whether immune responses to seasonal influenza vaccination are preserved in teriflunomide-treated patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS).
VIDEO: Many Heart Failure Patients Cannot Tolerate Recommended Doses of Beta Blockers
March 11th 2013Jeffrey S. Borer, MD, of the Howard Gilman Institute for Heart Valve Disease, discusses treating patients with heart failure with beta-blockers and whether there are any patients in this group who are not good candidates for this treatment.
Modern Technology Reveals Atherosclerosis Was Prevalent in Ancient Populations
March 11th 2013Investigators in the expanded HORUS trial using CT scans of ancient mummies from multiple populations and geographic regions report finding evidence of probable or definite atherosclerosis in nearly one-third of samples.
Early Detection and Treatment is the Key to Increasing Survival in Patients with Liver Cancer
January 20th 2013Hepatocellular carcinoma is the fastest rising cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, there are several stages along the way from healthy liver to malignant transformation that offer opportunities for detection and intervention.
New Research Is Changing the Clinical Perception of Chronic Pancreatitis
January 20th 2013Researchers have identified several mutations of genes that could predispose someone to chronic pancreatitis, while thinking has also changed when it comes to treating the pain associated with this chronic condition.
Assessment, Diagnosis, and Management of Celiac Disease
January 19th 2013With celiac disease becoming more prevalent, especially in adults, what are the most effective approaches to testing patients for this disease, and are there effective management strategies that can be used in conjunction with a gluten-free diet?
Excess Weight Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Overweight women face a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis than their normal-weight peers, according to a study presented at the annual scientific meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Washington, DC.
With Chronic Low Back Pain Patients, Focus on Preventing Future Episodes
Although many patients suffering with low back pain are initially focused on pain relief, convincing them to shift their focus to prevention and functional improvement can lead to better clinical outcomes and greater patient satisfaction.