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Fibromyalgia

Those who suffer from fibromyalgia report extensive musculoskeletal pain, disturbed sleep and fatigue. The disease affects approximately 11 million people in the United States and the majority of them are women. While there several available medications for treating the symptoms of fibromyalgia, there is currently no single agent that improves all symptoms in all patients.
How To Diagnose And Treat Fibromyalgia
Reviewing the pathophysiology, prevalence and impact of fibromyalgia, these authors also offer pertinent insights on the array of medications and other modalities clinicians can use to treat symptoms of the condition.


Rethinking Fibromyalgia In Light Of Emerging Research
Rethinking Fibromyalgia In Light Of Emerging Research Forum: Rethinking Fibromyalgia In Light Of Emerging Research - By Daniel G. Malone, MD Few topics in rheumatology have generated as much controversy over the last 50 years as fibromyalgia. Indeed, in recent years, fibromyalgia research suggests the brain is the location of the abnormalities that may cause the large variety of fibromyalgia symptoms. In addition, sleep patterns in patients with fibromyalgia are clearly abnormal and this ...


Pregabalin Gains FDA Approval For Fibromyalgia
The 100-patient study, which was recently published in the Journal of Rheumatology, found that 39 percent of patients studied achieved an ACR 20 response at 12 weeks after having subcutaneous injections of adalimumab 40 mg every other week. Revealing RA’s Impact On Sleep: What One Study ShowsBy Aaron Becker, Associate Editor A recent study published in Musculoskeletal Care determined that 35 percent of the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients enrolled experienced sleep disruption that ...


New Innovations In Pain Management
Given the aging of the population and the increasing prevalence of chronic pain, this author interviews leading researchers and clinicians about new modalities and reemerging medications that may have a significant impact for patients.


Key Insights On Diagnosing And Treating RA
Our roundtable experts offer perspectives from their clinical experience in discussing exercise recommendations for patients with RA, considerations for when to switch from anti-TNF agents to biologic therapies, and how to differentiate between RA and fibromyalgia. Without further delay, here is what they had to say.


Regional Rheumatic Pain Syndrome: What You Should Know
Offering a unique case study approach, this author discusses various forms of regional rheumatic pain syndrome and provides key treatment insights.


What You Should Know About Arthritis & Comorbidities
In an intriguing case study review, this author emphasizes the importance of assessing comorbid conditions when evaluating patients with painful conditions.


How To Diagnose Soft Tissue Rheumatologic Disorders
The author provides an extensive diagnostic overview of various conditions ranging from fibromyalgia and olecranon bursitis to pre-patellar bursitis and Achilles tendonitis.


When Sleep Disorders Affect Rheumatology Patients
Given the frequent link between sleep disorders and associated rheumatologic conditions, and the possible need for diagnostic referrals, this author discusses some of the common findings as well as helpful diagnostic tests that can be preformed at sleep laboratories.


GAIT Study Draws Mixed Reactions On Supplements For OA Knee Pain
GAIT Study Draws Mixed Reactions On Supplements For OA Knee Pain News & Trends: GAIT Study Draws Mixed Reactions On Supplements For OA Knee Pain - By Anthony Leone, Associate Editor The Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT), which was recently published in The New England Journal Of Medicine, has sparked controversy within the arthritis community. While the patients in the study were stratified on the basis of pain, Dr. Clegg says the subgroup of patients with moderate ...






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July 19, 2008

Emerging Concepts In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis

A complimentary CME Webcast Event

To register for this Web Archive program, click on Complimentary CME Webcast Event


This activity is for nurse practitioners, physician assistants, rheumatologists and internal medicine physicians who treat patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).


Panelists/Lectures

"What You Should Know About Treating Early RA"
Nathan Wei, MD
Clinical Director
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
Frederick, Md.

"A Closer Look At The Efficacy And Safety Of Combination Therapy With Anti-TNF Agents"
Philip Mease, MD
Clinical Professor
University of Washington
School of Medicine
Chief, Rheumatology Clinical Research
Swedish Hospital Medical Center
Seattle

"What The Studies Reveal About Emerging Therapies For RA"
Salahuddin Kazi, MD
Chief of Rheumatology
Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas,Tx.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genentech and Biogen Idec. The activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).


Current Insights On Combination Therapy For Rheumatoid Arthritis

A complimentary CME Webcast Event
ON DEMAND
(Q&A with panelists to follow lectures)

To register for this Webcast program, click on Complimentary CME Webcast


This activity is geared to physicians, rheumatologists, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who treat rheumatoid arthritis.

Agenda And Faculty

“Treating RA: The Shift To A More Aggressive Therapeutic Approach”
Linda Davis, MHS, PA-C
Assistant Professor
University Of North Texas Health Science Center

“What The Literature Reveals About Combination Therapy”
Kevin M. Latinis, MD, PhD
Division of Allergy, Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology
University of Kansas Medical Center

“New Biologic DMARDs: Can They Have An Impact?”
Salahuddin Kazi, MD
Chief of Rheumatology
Presbyterian Hospital
Dallas, Texas

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb. The activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).


A Guide To Viscosupplementation For Osteoarthritis Knee Pain

A complimentary CME Web Archive Event

To register for this Web Archive program, click on Complimentary CME Web Archive Event


This activity is geared to physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who treat osteoarthritis.

Agenda And Faculty

“A Closer Look At The Role Of Intraarticular Injections”
Frank Caruso, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC

“What The Literature Reveals About Viscosupplementation”
Nathan Wei, MD
Clinical Director
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
Frederick, MD

“Mastering The Technique Of Intraarticular Injections”
Mike Rudzinski, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Buffalo, NY

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genzyme.
The activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).



A Complimentary CME Webcast Event

A Guide To Infusion Therapy For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

A Complimentary, On-Demand CME Webcast

To register for this Webcast program, click on Complimentary CME Webcast Event


This activity is geared to physicians, nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners who treat rheumatoid arthritis.

AGENDA and FACULTY

"Reviewing The Role of DMARDs In Treating RA"
Don Flinn, PA-C
Physician Assistant, McBride Clinic, Oklahoma City, Ok.
Vice-President, Society Of Physician Assistants In Rheumatology

"Assessing The Potential of Biologic Therapies"
Mark Genovese, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Immunology And Rheumatology
Stanford University School Of Medicine

"What You Should Know About Infusion Therapy"
Nathan Wei, MD
Clinical Director
Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center
Frederick, Md.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb.

The activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME).