Living Rheum

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a severely disabling myopathy in which extraskeletal bone forms and accumulates over time within muscles and soft tissues.^1,2 Here’s what we know so far…

A thoughtful, communicative, and compassionate approach to opioid use is essential for responsible patient use. Join Dr. Martin Cheatle as he explains the neurosc…

For children with rheumatic diseases, early diagnosis, personalized care, and multidisciplinary collaboration are critical for optimal long-term management. Join…

Patients who are receiving immunotherapy for cancer sometimes develop significant autoimmune complications, which can be fatal. Join Dr. Laura Cappelli, As…

Lupus arises from a complex interaction of genetics, environmental stimuli, and immune system errors. Dive into the pathophysiology behind the disease wi…

Our approach to lupus management is accelerating, with emerging results on targeted therapies in skin and renal disease showing promise. Dr. Michelle Kah…

Despite the challenges of managing rheumatoid arthritis—especially for patients with difficult-to-treat cases or a history of cancer—clinical trials, updated guideline…

Rheumatoid arthritis presents uniquely in every patient, which can make treatment decisions complex. As a result, it’s important to balance factors like symptom variat…

With at least 4 percent of patients who experience COVID-19 developing long COVID, improving care for post-infectious chronic conditions is critical. By prio…

Managing pain in chronic rheumatic conditions requires a comprehensive approach. Through education and innovative research, we can develop more effective wa…

Chronic pain isn’t always caused by inflammation—in rheumatic conditions, nociplastic and neuropathic pain can both complicate treatment. Understanding thes…

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 eff…

Different clinical practice guidelines often have discrepancies from one another, making it a challenge for clinicians to determine which ones are more trustworthy. …

Although step therapy is the approach that many health plans and organizations are fond of, individualizing treatment decisions for patients with oste…

Here to talk about current concepts in the management of osteoporosis like insurance coverage, therapy sequencing, and comparative effectiveness is Dr…

Axial spondyloarthritis is a chronic inflammatory rheumatic disease that affects the axial skeleton causing severe pain, stiffne…