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Arthritis Practitioner - ISSN: 1 - Volume 2 - Issue 6 - November/December 2006 | |
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| By Anthony Leone, Associate Editor |
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| By Richard J. Castriotta, MD |
 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.
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| By Adrienne Berarducci, PhD, ARNP, BC, CCD |
 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.
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A Closer Look At Combination Therapy For RA |
| By Renuka Basavaraju, MD
and Kevin M. Latinis, MD, PhD |
Given the debilitating effects of rheumatoid arthritis and recent changes in the evolution of RA treatment, these authors review the
literature and discuss the potential impact of combination therapy for this disease.
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| By Antanya A. Chung, CPC and Melesia R. Collins, CPC |
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| By James F. Cawley, MPH, PA-C and Roderick S. Hooker, PhD, PA |
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| Guest Clinical Editor: Jeff Temple, FNP, OPA-C |
 Given the prevalence of osteoarthritis and the problems it can cause in the hip, these panelists discuss keys to diagnosing OA in the hip, how to differentiate it from sciatica pain and offer a few pertinent treatment tips as well. Without further delay, here is what these panelists had to say.
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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