Lupus: Vitamin D – An Environmental Factor
Dr. Diane Kamen, an expert in rheumatology, talks about her interest in studying and treating lupus. She explains the mechanism by which lupus causes related symptoms and describes research areas of particular importance. Dr. Kamen discusses the early role of investigators at MUSC in studying the connection between lupus and vitamin D deficiency amongst the Gullah community in South Carolina. She concludes this podcast with mention of current clinical research under way at MUSC. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Arthritis: Glucosamine Treatment
Eager to relieve joint pain and repair the cushioning between bones, millions of arthritis sufferers reach for glucosamine, an over-the-counter dietary supplement.
Despite its popularity, studies examining the effectiveness of this natural therapy have yielded mixed results. (Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast)
Source: MUSC Bone and Joint Health (Orthopaedics) Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Lupus: Vitamin D – An Environmental Factor
Dr. Diane Kamen, an expert in rheumatology, talks about her interest in studying and treating lupus. She explains the mechanism by which lupus causes related symptoms and describes research areas of particular importance. Dr. Kamen discusses the early role of investigators at MUSC in studying the connection between lupus and vitamin D deficiency amongst the Gullah community in South Carolina. She concludes this podcast with mention of current clinical research under way at MUSC. (Source: MUSC Dermatology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Dermatology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Scleroderma: What is Scleroderma?
Scleroderma, also called systemic sclerosis, is a chronic, degenerative disease that affects the joints, skin, and internal organs. Dr. Edwin Smith, who specializes in rheumatology and immunology, talks in detail about the auto immune disease scleroderma, what organs it effects, who is prone to the illness and the symptoms. (Source: MUSC Dermatology Podcast)
Source: MUSC Dermatology Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Dermatology Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Recognising and treating fibromyalgia
Most doctors are familiar with patients who describe chronic pain all over the body, which is associated with a range of other symptoms including poor sleep, fatigue, and depression. This complex of symptoms is sometimes referred to as fibromyalgia.
Management of patients with this condition is often complex and challenging. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia has long been controversial, with some experts questioning whether it exists as a separate entity
In this podcast Anisur Rahman, professor of rheumatology at University College London, joins us to discuss diagnosis and management of the condition.
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Source: The BMJ Podcast - February 24, 2014 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts
Philip J. Mease, MD - From Bench to Bedside: Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis—The Latest Clinical Data
From Bench to Bedside: Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis—The Latest Clinical Data (Source: PeerView Press CME/CE International Audio Podcast - Internal Medicine)
Source: PeerView Press CME/CE International Audio Podcast - Internal Medicine - February 11, 2014 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Philip J. Mease, MD - From Bench to Bedside: Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis —The Latest Clinical Data
From Bench to Bedside: Diagnosis and Treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis—The Latest Clinical Data (Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Rheumatology)
Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Rheumatology - February 11, 2014 Category: Rheumatology Authors: PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Marc C. Levesque, MD, PhD - Psoriatic Arthritis: State of the Science
Psoriatic Arthritis: State of the Science (Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Primary Care)
Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Primary Care - February 4, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Answers in CME Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Biosimilars: Is It Safe to Switch?
Dr. Jonathan Kay discusses the big questions surrounding biosimilar medications in rheumatology: Are they safe and effective, and can they be interchanged with the reference compound? (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Podcast - January 14, 2014 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Jeffrey Curtis, MD, MS, MPH - State of the Science on JAK Inhibitors and Other Novel Therapies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
(Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Immunology)
Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Immunology - January 10, 2014 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Answers in CME Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Something's Fishy in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Does adding fish oil to DMARD therapy provide benefit in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Podcast - December 20, 2013 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Triple Therapy in RA: The Debate Continues
Touching on data presented at the American College of Rheumatology 2013 Annual Meeting, Dr. Jonathan Kay discusses the benefits and drawbacks of triple therapy in rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: Medscape Rheumatology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Rheumatology Podcast - December 13, 2013 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
