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Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a very common complaint among those who suffer from arthritis. Possible treatment modalities include cold and heat application, physical therapy, antiinflammatory medication and joint injection therapy.
How To Identify Common Shoulder Pain
Given the challenges of differentiating between the various causes of common shoulder pain, this author provides a thorough overview of helpful diagnostic tests for confirming shoulder impingement, rotator cuff injuries, arthritic conditions, instability and other possible etiologies.
Febuxostat: A New Alternative For Hyperuricemia?
A Closer Look At Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Combining a review of the literature with insights from their experience, these rheumatologists offer pertinent pointers about the adjunctive potential of musculoskeletal ultrasound in diagnosing common arthritic conditions ranging from rheumatoid arthritis to crystal-induced arthropathies.
How To Address Myofascial Pain Disorders
Myofascial pain disorders can be challenging to diagnose and they frequently overlap. With this in mind, this author reviews common signs and symptoms of conditions ranging from bursitis and plantar fasciitis to fibromyalgia, and offers pertinent treatment pearls as well.
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.
Essential Keys To Detecting Early RA
Early detection of rheumatoid arthritis can go a long way toward reducing the risks of joint damage and disability. Accordingly, these authors offer pertinent diagnostic insights to look for in the clinical exam, patient history, lab tests and imaging modalities.
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.
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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