Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Researchers investigated whether using antiobesity medications, and the pace of weight loss, reduced mortality among patients with overweight or obesity and knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Researchers investigated whether using antiobesity medications, and the pace of weight loss, reduced mortality among patients with overweight or obesity and knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Researchers compared high- versus low-dose exercise therapies for patients with knee osteoarthritis to understand the optimal exercise dose. Read to learn about the results.
Researchers compared high- versus low-dose exercise therapies for patients with knee osteoarthritis to understand the optimal exercise dose. Read to learn about the results.
In this podcast, Angie Botto-van Bemden, PhD, ATC, CSCS, from the Arthritis Foundation, discusses the current management challenges in osteoarthritis (OA), important findings from the Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey, why...
In this podcast, Angie Botto-van Bemden, PhD, ATC, CSCS, from the Arthritis Foundation, discusses the current management challenges in osteoarthritis (OA), important findings from the Global Osteoarthritis Patient Perception Survey, why...
As an epidemiologist, Leigh Callahan, PhD, seeks to understand how outcomes of osteoarthritis are influenced by factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, location, and social determinants of health (such as socioeconomic status). In this...
As an epidemiologist, Leigh Callahan, PhD, seeks to understand how outcomes of osteoarthritis are influenced by factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, location, and social determinants of health (such as socioeconomic status). In this...
She discusses pharmacologic and behavioral interventions for the management of knee osteoarthritis, as well as findings from her recent study on gait speed among adults with knee osteoarthritis.
She discusses pharmacologic and behavioral interventions for the management of knee osteoarthritis, as well as findings from her recent study on gait speed among adults with knee osteoarthritis.
Dr Koh, from the NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the management of chronic pain, an ongoing phase 2 clinical trial assessing the use of PRPs for knee osteoarthritis, and more.
Dr Koh, from the NorthShore Orthopaedic Institute discusses the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) for the management of chronic pain, an ongoing phase 2 clinical trial assessing the use of PRPs for knee osteoarthritis, and more.
Dr Flanigan discusses a new knee device designed to treat osteoarthritis symptoms, how it could potentially help patients prevent or delay knee replacements, and more.
Dr Flanigan discusses a new knee device designed to treat osteoarthritis symptoms, how it could potentially help patients prevent or delay knee replacements, and more.
Dr Paudel reviews research she and colleagues conducted to validate the EULAR definition of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis, and differences among patients with difficult-to-treat RA versus those with controlled disease.
Dr Paudel reviews research she and colleagues conducted to validate the EULAR definition of difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis, and differences among patients with difficult-to-treat RA versus those with controlled disease.
Drs Majithia and Butendieck provide some perspective on the continuing issues surrounding the diagnosis and effective treatment of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in the US.
Drs Majithia and Butendieck provide some perspective on the continuing issues surrounding the diagnosis and effective treatment of gout, the most common inflammatory arthritis in the US.
In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
In this podcast, Drs England and Smith discuss the key recommendations and how to implement exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional interventions as part of an integrative management approach for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
In a cross-sectional study of 36 isolated nail psoriasis patients, 7 of them (19%) went on to develop psoriatic arthritis in the following years. Is there more to this connection between isolated nail psoriasis and early detection of PsA? Dr...
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research assistant Emily Kowalski from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston share their findings from a study of the risk factors found among patient with systemic rheumatic diseases for repeat infections with COVID-19.
Dr Jeffrey Sparks and research assistant Emily Kowalski from Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston share their findings from a study of the risk factors found among patient with systemic rheumatic diseases for repeat infections with COVID-19.
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services setting tighter timelines for health insurers to act on requests for authorization for medications and procedures.
Dr Birnbaum comments on how the new rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services setting tighter timelines for health insurers to act on requests for authorization for medications and procedures.
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the similarities and differences of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and long COVID, and why classifying these diseases properly is important to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Leonard Calabrese of the Cleveland Clinic discusses the similarities and differences of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and long COVID, and why classifying these diseases properly is important to diagnosis and treatment.
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Patricia Katz sheds light on the cohort analysis findings that suggest a positive correlation between mental wellbeing—a common burden among patients with chronic inflammatory diseases—and COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr Baker discusses research indicating that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis over 10 years of follow-up.
Dr Baker discusses research indicating that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly higher risk of developing osteoarthritis over 10 years of follow-up.
Authors:
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS, and Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Citation:
Dietrich EA, Davis K. Intra-articular steroids for a patient with osteoarthritis knee pain: risks and benefits. Consultant....
Authors:
Eric A. Dietrich, PharmD, BCPS, and Kyle Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Citation:
Dietrich EA, Davis K. Intra-articular steroids for a patient with osteoarthritis knee pain: risks and benefits. Consultant....
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen and naproxen are available over-the-counter (OTC) and are commonly used by patients; as such, patients may not report their...
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for the treatment of mild to moderate pain. Ibuprofen and naproxen are available over-the-counter (OTC) and are commonly used by patients; as such, patients may not report their...
A 26-year-old female comes to your office complaining of chronic left knee pain that has worsened over the last one to two weeks. She describes the pain as, “throbbing and aching.”
A 26-year-old female comes to your office complaining of chronic left knee pain that has worsened over the last one to two weeks. She describes the pain as, “throbbing and aching.”
Which item in this patient’s clinical profile is not associated with a significantly increased risk for perioperative cardiovascular complications and/or death?
Which item in this patient’s clinical profile is not associated with a significantly increased risk for perioperative cardiovascular complications and/or death?
A case study explaining why even though termed as a rare diagnosis, muscle-limited vasculitis should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained lower extremity pain.
A case study explaining why even though termed as a rare diagnosis, muscle-limited vasculitis should always be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained lower extremity pain.
AUTHORS:
Osman Bhatty, MD
Division of Rheumatology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Anusha B. Pinjala, MBBS
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Rohini Garg, MBBS
CHI...
AUTHORS:
Osman Bhatty, MD
Division of Rheumatology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Anusha B. Pinjala, MBBS
CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Rohini Garg, MBBS
CHI...
An 8-year-old boy presented to a clinic for a well-child visit. He had no health concerns. His medical history included a broken primary tooth at age 5 years, a dislocation of his wrist after falling off a couch at age 6 years, and a fracture...
An 8-year-old boy presented to a clinic for a well-child visit. He had no health concerns. His medical history included a broken primary tooth at age 5 years, a dislocation of his wrist after falling off a couch at age 6 years, and a fracture...
Authors:
S. Suresh Kumar, MD, and Donna Mullin, MSN, ARNP, BC
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
Citation:
Kumar SS, Mullin D. Lofgren syndrome [published online September 24, 2018]....
Authors:
S. Suresh Kumar, MD, and Donna Mullin, MSN, ARNP, BC
West Palm Beach VA Medical Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
Citation:
Kumar SS, Mullin D. Lofgren syndrome [published online September 24, 2018]....
Authors:
Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD, MS, MBA
Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia
Zafar Qureshi, MD
UHI CommunityCare Clinic, Miami, Florida
Sabah Sikandar, BS
Florida International University, Miami,...
Authors:
Syed A. A. Rizvi, PhD, MS, MBA
Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia
Zafar Qureshi, MD
UHI CommunityCare Clinic, Miami, Florida
Sabah Sikandar, BS
Florida International University, Miami,...
Authors:
Amarateedha P. LeCourt, MD
Flight Surgeon, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California
Kristina M. Dela Rosa, MD
Dermatologist, Insight Dermatology, San Diego, California
Disclaimer:
The...
Authors:
Amarateedha P. LeCourt, MD
Flight Surgeon, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California
Kristina M. Dela Rosa, MD
Dermatologist, Insight Dermatology, San Diego, California
Disclaimer:
The...
Over time, management strategies for osteoarthritis (OA) have shifted from traditional approaches of focusing only on pain control to interventions which also focus on improving functional activity and quality of life....
Over time, management strategies for osteoarthritis (OA) have shifted from traditional approaches of focusing only on pain control to interventions which also focus on improving functional activity and quality of life....
In a new study1, Jeffrey B. Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS, an assistant professor in the division of rheumatology at Tufts University School of Medicine, and colleagues sought to determine if infrapatellar fat pad (IFP)...
In a new study1, Jeffrey B. Driban, PhD, ATC, CSCS, an assistant professor in the division of rheumatology at Tufts University School of Medicine, and colleagues sought to determine if infrapatellar fat pad (IFP)...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a diverse condition with multiple variables affecting manifestation and prognosis. Previous research on the association between OA and increased mortality has not been clear and small sample...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a diverse condition with multiple variables affecting manifestation and prognosis. Previous research on the association between OA and increased mortality has not been clear and small sample...
Dr Ogdie answers our questions about achieving minimal disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs.
Dr Ogdie answers our questions about achieving minimal disease activity among patients with psoriatic arthritis treated with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs.
Dr Cheung agreed to answer a few question about his recent study highlighting an urgent need for better strategies in hip fracture prevention and care.
Dr Cheung agreed to answer a few question about his recent study highlighting an urgent need for better strategies in hip fracture prevention and care.
Dr Klareskog agreed to answer a few questions about this study on whether occupational inhalable agents present major risks in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, particularly among smokers and among those with a genetic predisposition...
Dr Klareskog agreed to answer a few questions about this study on whether occupational inhalable agents present major risks in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, particularly among smokers and among those with a genetic predisposition...
A recent abstract published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery reviewed and created a risk stratification strategy for early referral of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
A recent abstract published in the Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery reviewed and created a risk stratification strategy for early referral of patients with psoriatic arthritis.
In this Q&A, Saundra Jain, MS, PsyD, and Andrew Laster, MD, discuss the concept of wellness in the context of rheumatic diseases and inflammatory arthritis.
In this Q&A, Saundra Jain, MS, PsyD, and Andrew Laster, MD, discuss the concept of wellness in the context of rheumatic diseases and inflammatory arthritis.
Dr Betty Hsiao, from the Yale New Haven Medical Center and a medical advisor to CreakyJoints, presented an abstract at EULAR 2022 on understanding heterogeneity in patients' conceptualization of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
Dr Betty Hsiao, from the Yale New Haven Medical Center and a medical advisor to CreakyJoints, presented an abstract at EULAR 2022 on understanding heterogeneity in patients' conceptualization of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.
How beneficial is achieving minimal disease activity for patients with psoriatic arthritis? Alexis Ogdie, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania, answers some questions about her research into this subject in this Q&A.
How beneficial is achieving minimal disease activity for patients with psoriatic arthritis? Alexis Ogdie, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania, answers some questions about her research into this subject in this Q&A.
In this video, Amy Donegan, CPNP-PC, from Nationwide Children`s Hospital, discusses misconceptions of exclusive enteral nutrition therapy in pediatric Crohn disease.
In this video, Amy Donegan, CPNP-PC, from Nationwide Children`s Hospital, discusses misconceptions of exclusive enteral nutrition therapy in pediatric Crohn disease.
Composite indices to assess for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are valuable in clinical trials, but in clinical practice, they may not accurately reflect the real complexity of these diseases.
Composite indices to assess for rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases are valuable in clinical trials, but in clinical practice, they may not accurately reflect the real complexity of these diseases.
A multidisciplinary approach to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) management can help in the optimization of a treatment plan. When managing PsA, are you typically satisfied with the level of communication you have...
A multidisciplinary approach to psoriatic arthritis (PsA) management can help in the optimization of a treatment plan. When managing PsA, are you typically satisfied with the level of communication you have...
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has proposed a definition for difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
According to the task force that developed the definition, uniform terminology and an...
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has proposed a definition for difficult-to-treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
According to the task force that developed the definition, uniform terminology and an...
Patients who use neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) experience statistically significant gains in quadriceps strength compared with patients who do not receive NMES, a...
Patients who use neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) experience statistically significant gains in quadriceps strength compared with patients who do not receive NMES, a...