Healio Rheuminations

In this episode, we dig into hemochromatosis to better understand what it is, how it affects the joints, available screening methods, as well as clues to presentation and physical exam findings. Brought to you by GSK. Intro :10 Today's episode :26 What is hemochromatosis? 1:42 What does the iron do? 3:03 How much iron is in the body? 5:30 When do you suspect it? 7:46 What do we want to know about...

In this episode, I interview the NIH team who brought you VEXAS! Hear different points of view of this disease, how it was discovered, clinical presentations, as well as where this research could lead. Then, we wrap up with Dr. Kastner's historical take on autoinflammatory disorders! Intro :11 In this episode :12 Big thanks to Peter Grayson, MD, MSc 2:07 About our guests 2:30 The interview 5:10 Ho...

In this episode, we delve into Parvovirus B19: What does it do? How does it affect the joints? How was it discovered? Does it only infect young female schoolteachers? Find out! Brought to you by Actemra Intro :12 Shout out to Cleveland Clinic Biologic Therapies Summit 1:22 In this episode 2:11 An overview of the virus 3:46 What causes the aplastic crisis? 6:16 What does the virus do in humans? 11:...

This episode details how psoriatic arthritis and the spondyloarthropathies came to be recognized as a distinct clinical entity after decades of nerdy arguing. Brought to you by Actemra. Intro :10 Shout out to Cleveland Clinic Biologic Therapies Summit :30 In this episode 1:29 A 30,000-foot view 2:34 When did PsA separate from rheumatoid arthritis? 3:34 Mary Stults Sherman 7:11 Verna Wright and Dr....

The final episode summarizes the human data on complement in ANCA vasculitis, with a quick discussion of the trials of C5a receptor antagonism. Brought to you by Actemra. Intro :10 Welcome :21 Recap of previous episodes :22 In this episode 2:12 Let's start with neutrophil data 5:24 Studies in humans 11:54 A summary of the data so far 21:20 What does all this amount to? 25:41 Trials of avacopan 28:...

This episode walks us through the initial research that paved the way for a game changing therapeutic in ANCA vasculitis, as well as the story of how host Adam J. Brown, MD, finally learned how to spell complement. Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment option for your patients at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com. Intro :10 Welcome :...

Here I break down the confusing system that is the ire of medical learners who aim to memorize it, only to forget it later. Join me on a medieval journey that will help you visualize this complex system in a way that will stay with you. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity flares and corticosteroid use on patients with active SLE. Learn more now at treatfortoday...

We end the year with Leonard Calabrese, DO, giving us a summary of what we've learned about COVID-19 from the perspective of a rheumatologist. Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment option for your patients at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com. Intro :10 Calabrese introduction :24 In this episode :43 Nobody has complete control of the...

The completion of the Endocarditis for the Rheumatologist trilogy! This episode focuses on the glomerulonephritis of endocarditis as well as the immunologic abnormalities you can see on labs. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity flares and corticosteroid use on patients with active SLE. Learn more now at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com. Intro :11 In this episode :2...

This episode focuses on the clinical aspects of endocarditis you can catch in the exam room, emphasizing the joint and skin manifestations, along with some interesting historical insights on Osler nodes and Janeway lesions. Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment option for your patients at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com. Intro :11...

Infectious endocarditis can present with rheumatic features in 15% to 25% of cases. This series focuses on what a rheumatologist should know about the clinical puzzle of endocarditis. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity, flares and corticosteroid use on patients with active SLE. Learn more now at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com Intro :11 In this episode :22 About...

How common is asymptomatic bowel involvement in patients with peripheral or axial SpA? Can we use NSAIDs in these patients? What's the difference between sulfasalazine and mesalamine? Listen to hear what a rheumatologist should know about IBD! Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment option for your patients at treatfortodayandtomo...

The last episode in the series highlighting how the structure of the antibody was discovered, as well as how a chicken butt was critical in understanding B cell biology. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity, flares and corticosteroid use on patients with active SLE. Learn more now at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com Intro :11 In this episode :15 Recap: What we know...

Learn about the discovery of immunodeficiencies leading to the use of pooled immunoglobulin as therapy, the struggle to use it intravenously and the eventual use in autoimmune disease. Intro :11 In this episode :15 Splitting Part 3 into two episodes :26 Part A of the history of IV Ig and the antibody :53 A recap on Cohn fractionation 2:40 The history and uses of IV Ig 4:30 What led to the recognit...

Part 2 of this series explores how we began to measure antibody levels and how serotherapy evolved and was used to investigate multiple diseases (I'm looking at you, pneumonia). We'll also learn how advances in laboratory techniques like electrophoresis paved the way for a better understanding of the antibody. Intro :11 In this episode :15 Recap of Part 1 :22 In this episode :53 The mechanism of a...

COVID-19 has brought up the use of the old remedy convalescent serum. What is it? Did it work? This series walks us through the history of the serum, how it was discovered, how it was first used, and how it inspired the field of immunology. Intro :11 In this episode :15 A quick tale :20 Outline of these three episodes 2:51 Quick definitions 3:50 How it all began 7:16 A solo paper on diphtheria 12:...

With COVID-19 and the question of whether glucocorticoids could be beneficial, this episode digs into the data on the use of glucocorticoids in the setting of infections, from pneumonia and septic arthritis, to meningitis and septic shock. Intro :11 In this episode :25 The first published case series of patients with serious infection 6:45 Otolaryngologic infections 7:43 Pneumonia, malaria and flu...

This episode delves into the history of Whipple's disease — from its initial description, to the lengthy process of proving it's an infectious disease. Intro :11 In this episode :12 The initial case report 1:35 How I fit into the history of Whipple's 4:46 Back to the case report 6:56 Bodies in the intestines 10:12 More about George Hoyt Whipple 10:50 Whipple may not have been the first to identify...

This episode dives into the rare Whipple's disease, focusing on the articular manifestations of this infectious masquerader and when a rheumatologist should consider it in the differential. Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment option for your patients at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com. Intro :20 In this episode :28 Background on...

This episode explores the history of cryoglobulinemic vasculitis, from the first person who froze a tube of blood and noticed something strange happened, to the discovery of hepatitis C. We also throw in how the lab test for cryoglobulins is performed and some of the data we have on therapy. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity, flares and corticosteroid use on...

In Part 2, I sit down with nephrologist Ali Mehdi, MD, and neurologist Ghulam Abbas Kharal, MD, MPH, to discuss their different specialty perspectives on working up patients with suspected cryoglobulinemic vasculitis. Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment option for your patients at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com. Intro :20 Introd...

Try your hand at this medical mystery, which is followed by some didactics on a fascinating disease which will hopefully make sense of this inscrutable title. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity, flares and corticosteroid use on patients with active SLE. Learn more now at treatfortodayandtomorrow.com Intro :22 What to expect in each episode :30 The case: A 75-y...

In this episode, Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, is joined by his colleague and daughter Cassandra Calabrese, DO, as they discuss specifics of irAEs, including unusual toxicities, rheumatic conditions associated with checkpoint inhibitors and the rheumatologist's role in this new area of medicine. Brought to you by GSK. Considering a treatment change for patients with active SLE? Learn about a treatment...

Checkpoint inhibitors have changed the field of oncology, as well as our understanding of autoimmunity. This episode, hosted by Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, walks us through the history of checkpoint inhibitors — from Dr. William Coley's use of infections in cancer to the development of PD-1 inhibitors. Brought to you by GSK. Consider the long-term impact of disease activity, flares and corticosteroi...

Join Peter Grayson, MD, MSc, and I as we discuss a range of topics, including imaging in large-vessel vasculitis, doctors going into research, Twitter, rock 'n' roll and Disney World. Intro :10 A bit about Peter Grayson :55 Come see me in Phoenix in February 3:35 The interview 4:07 How did you make it to the NIH? 4:27 Why do you think MDs aren't going into research these days 6:45 Social media and...