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Gout
The most common inflammatory joint disease in men over the age of 40, gout is an inflammatory response to urate crystals that precipitate in joints or soft tissue. It is frequently associated with obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. Gout attacks create swelling, redness, heat, stiffness and pain in the joints.
Current Concepts In Managing Gout
Given the increasing prevalence of gout, this author examines key risk factors, offers salient diagnostic tips and provides insights on current and emerging treatments.
Case Studies In Diagnosing And Treating Gout
Given the challenges of diagnosing gout, this author provides four case studies that convey pertinent keys to the diagnostic workup and evaluation of this patient population, and offers salient insights on treatment as well.
Managing Arthritis In Elderly Patients
Given the aging of the population and the increased prevalence of arthritis, this author discusses key considerations in detecting and treating common rheumatologic conditions in elderly patients.
RA Study: Etanercept Shows Sustained Efficacy For Up To Nine Years
In assessing 77 patients with early RA and 280 patients with longstanding RA who completed eight years of treatment with etanercept, researchers found that 75 percent of patients with early RA and 76 percent of those with longstanding RA achieved an ACR 20 score. A.L. Study Says: Abatacept Offers Sustained Benefits In RA Patients After two years of receiving treatment with abatacept, patients with RA maintained significant improvements, according to study findings that were presented ...
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.
Febuxostat: A New Alternative For Hyperuricemia?
When An Elderly Patient Presents With Knee Pain
When An Elderly Patient Presents With Knee Pain Departments: Diagnosis Dilemmas: When An Elderly Patient Presents With Knee Pain - By Patrick Auth, PA-C, PhD-C, MS Statistics from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion reveal that nearly 70 million Americans are affected by arthritis and chronic joint pain.1 There are 315 million office visits per year for musculoskeletal complaints and 10 percent of all outpatient visits in general medicine are related to ...
Biologics For Psoriatic Arthritis: Can They Have An Impact?
Reviewing the challenges of detecting and managing psoriatic arthritis, this author offers key insights on the differential diagnosis of the disease. Drawing upon his clinical experience and a couple of case studies, he also discusses the role of biologic response modifiers within the treatment armamentarium for this condition.
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.
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.
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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).
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 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 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).
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Emerging Concepts In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Guide To Viscosupplementation For Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
A Guide To Infusion Therapy For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis