Living Rheum

Guest: Philip J. Mease, MD, MACR Managing pain in chronic rheumatic conditions requires a comprehensive approach. Through education and innovative research, we can develop more effective ways to care for patients. Dr. Philip Mease, Director of Rheumatology Research at Swedish Medical Center and Clinical Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, gives a preview into the future o...

Guest: Philip J. Mease, MD, MACR Chronic pain isn’t always caused by inflammation—in rheumatic conditions, nociplastic and neuropathic pain can both complicate treatment. Understanding these pain types is crucial to effective patient management. Dr. Philip Mease, Director of Rheumatology Research at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle and Clinical Professor at the University of Washington School of...

Guest: Jason Busse, PhD Different clinical practice guidelines often have discrepancies from one another, making it a challenge for clinicians to determine which ones are more trustworthy. Here to break down the things clinicians should look for when sorting between guidelines that give discrepant recommendations is Dr. Jason Busse, who presented a session on this exact topic at the 2024 Congress...

Guest: Jason Busse, PhD In light of the opioid epidemic, the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes is becoming of interest. But since there are other alternatives that are often more effective and have better safety profiles, it’s important to understand the evidence and guideline recommendations around these two treatment options. Here to share key considerations for using opioids and cannabis...

Host: Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE Although step therapy is the approach that many health plans and organizations are fond of, individualizing treatment decisions for patients with osteoporosis is essential, especially those who are at risk of fractures. To learn how you can create personalized treatment plans for patients with osteoporosis, tune in to hear Dr. Michael Lewiecki give us a recap...

Host: Michael Lewiecki, MD, FACP, FACE Here to talk about current concepts in the management of osteoporosis like insurance coverage, therapy sequencing, and comparative effectiveness is Dr. Michael Lewiecki, who presented a session on this exact topic at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology.

Host: Monica Schwartzman, MD, MS Guest: Joerg Ermann, MD Axial spondyloarthritis is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that affects the axial skeleton causing severe pain, stiffness, and fatigue. Fortunately, advances in its management have vastly improved symptoms and quality of life for our patients. So what exactly are the developments that have been made in the treatment of this disease?...