Dedicated to NPs, PAs and rheumatologists who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Dedicated to NPs, PAs and rheumatologists who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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OsteoporosisConquering Osteoporosis Given the prevalence of osteoporosis, these authors offer a primer on noted risk factors and pertinent insights on treatment options ranging from exercise and nutrition to pharmacologic interventions. How To Prevent And Manage Osteoporosis Given the emerging statistics on the prevalence of osteoporosis, this author takes a closer look at key diagnostic techniques and reviews an array of treatment modalities. Bisphosphonates For Osteoporosis: A Closer Look At Efficacy And Safety Given the prevalence of osteoporosis and the rise of bisphosphonate medications, this author offers a thorough review of the literature and key insights from her clinical experience in treating this condition. 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 ... 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. Can Bone Scans Facilitate Early Detection Of Knee Arthritis? Scott Dye, MD, says technetium bone scans can enable practitioners to detect a loss of osseous homeostasis in the knees of athletes who have had sports-related injuries that may increase their risk of developing arthritis in the knee. By recognizing this loss of osseous homeostasis years before the development of radiographically identifiable degenerative arthritis, Dr. Dye says clinicians can encourage patients to pursue simple modifications of activities that may help restore osseous ... Secrets To Coding For RA And Osteoporosis Drugs Secrets To Coding For RA And Osteoporosis Drugs Coding Corner: Secrets To Coding For RA And Osteoporosis Drugs - By Antanya A. Chung, CPC and Melesia R. Collins, CPC Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) usually requires a lifelong treatment regimen that may include medications, physical therapy, exercise, education and possibly surgery. Clinicians may prescribe disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) after less potent drugs prove to be ineffective for a patient. Other DMARDs Clinicians May ... Study Offers Promise In Predicting RA Risk In Patients With UA One of the more confounding dilemmas that clinicians face is when patients present with undifferentiated arthritis (UA). While these patients reportedly comprise the majority of those who come into rheumatology practices with recently developed arthritis, UA defies a more defined classification criteria and the lack of a more specific diagnosis leads to less clarity when it comes to treating the disease. Clinicians are subsequently torn between initiating treatment with methotrexate, in order to address symptoms and help inhibit progression of the disease, or foregoing treatment as reportedly upward of 50 percent of patients with UA have spontaneous remission. 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. Febuxostat: A New Alternative For Hyperuricemia?
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July 19, 2008
A complimentary CME Webcast Event |
Emerging Concepts In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Guide To Viscosupplementation For Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
A Guide To Infusion Therapy For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis