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Living Rheum

Dedicated to uncovering clinical developments and treatment advancements in the field of rheumatology, Living Rheum delivers expert insights on patient management across a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, osteoporosis, and more.

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Preventing Serious Infections in Immunocompromised...

Living Rheum ·

2025/09/25

Guest: Leonard H. Calabrese, DO Preventing serious infections should be a priority when treating patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, especially those receiving immunosuppressive therapies. By assessing patients’ level of immunocompetence, clinicians can better tailor vaccination strategies and optimize infection prevention. Hear Dr. Leonard Calabrese discuss how to evaluate immunosuppression risk and coordinate timely vaccinations for patients undergoing

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Rethinking Lupus Nephritis: Targeting Immune Dysfunction

Living Rheum ·

2025/09/25

Guest: Joan Merrill, MD Despite common misconceptions, lupus nephritis is part of a broader immune imbalance seen in systemic lupus, not a separate condition. This is why it's important to shift focus from organ-specific treatment to immune dysregulation targeting. Hear Dr. Joan Merrill, Professor at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation’s Arthritis and Clinical Immunology Research Program in Oklahoma City, discuss the spectrum of lupus and, based on that, considerations for

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Rethinking Chronic Pain: A Biopsychosocial Approach...

Living Rheum ·

2025/09/22

Guest: Martin Cheatle, PhD Chronic pain is now recognized as a distinct disease that requires more than just a symptom-based approach. Lifestyle factors and psychological health are also important considerations for care, which is why a biopsychosocial approach can be key to better outcomes. Hear Dr. Martin Cheatle discuss the importance of this clinical mindset shift and practical strategies to help patients reduce suffering and improve function. Dr. Cheatle is an Associate Professor

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Diagnosing Long COVID: Rheumatologic Implications of...

Living Rheum ·

2025/09/15

Diagnosing long COVID continues to pose challenges for clinicians and patients alike. While 2024 diagnostic criteria from the National Academies aimed to make navigating it easier, the framework may raise some concerns, particularly for rheumatologists. Hear Ryan Quigley break down a commentary on the criteria published in July 2025 in Arthritis & Rheumatology that outlines why it may cause problems in the rheumatology community.

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Rethinking Opioids: Key Considerations for Balancing...

Living Rheum ·

2025/05/13

Guest: Martin Cheatle, PhD A thoughtful, communicative, and compassionate approach to opioid use is essential for responsible patient use. Join Dr. Martin Cheatle as he explains the neuroscience of chronic pain, the psychosocial components often overlooked in these patients, and evidence-based strategies for evaluating risk and treatment response. Dr. Cheatle is the Director of Behavioral Medicine at the Penn Pain Medicine Center as well as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry,

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Tailoring Approaches to Pediatric Rheumatic Disease:...

Living Rheum ·

2025/05/01

Guest: John Bridges, MD, MS For children with rheumatic diseases, early diagnosis, personalized care, and multidisciplinary collaboration are critical for optimal long-term management. Join Dr. John Bridges, Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine, as he explains how access, timing, and collaboration shape pediatric rheumatology care. Dr. Bridges presented on this topic at the 2025 Congress of

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Recognizing and Addressing Rheumatic irAEs from...

Living Rheum ·

2025/05/01

Guest: Laura Cappelli, MD, MHS,MS Patients who are receiving immunotherapy for cancer sometimes develop significant autoimmune complications, which can be fatal. Join Dr. Laura Cappelli, Associate Professor of Medicine and Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as she explains how multidisciplinary collaboration can help manage these rheumatic immune-related adverse events (irAEs). Dr. Cappelli also spoke about this topic at the 2025 Congress of Clinical

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Evolving Strategies in Lupus Care: Recent Findings...

Living Rheum ·

2025/05/01

Guest: Michelle Kahlenberg, MD, PhD Our approach to lupus management is accelerating, with emerging results on targeted therapies in skin and renal disease showing promise. Dr. Michelle Kahlenberg shares insights on emerging biologics, CAR-T innovations, and potential barriers in translating treatment breakthroughs into real-world patient care. Dr. Kahlenberg is the Giles Boles and Dorothy Mulkey Research Professor of Rheumatology and a Professor of Internal Medicine at Dermatology at

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The Complexities Behind Lupus: Understanding its...

Living Rheum ·

2025/05/01

Guest: Michelle Kahlenberg, MD, PhD Lupus arises from a complex interaction of genetics, environmental stimuli, and immune system errors. Dive into the pathophysiology behind the disease with Dr. Michelle Kahlenberg, the Giles Boles and Dorothy Mulkey Research Professor of Rheumatology and Professor of Internal Medicine and Dermatology at the University of Michigan, as she examines the mechanisms that contribute to the development of autoreactive immune responses. Dr. Kahlenberg also

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Care: Examining the Current...

Living Rheum ·

2025/03/05

Guest: Robin Dore, MD Despite the challenges of managing rheumatoid arthritis—especially for patients with difficult-to-treat cases or a history of cancer—clinical trials, updated guidelines, and data-driven decision-making are helping to shape the future of care. Dive deeper into how rheumatoid arthritis treatment is evolving with Dr. Robin Dore, board-certified rheumatologist and Invited Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine in the Division of Rheumatology.

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Navigating Treatment Decisions for Rheumatoid...

Living Rheum ·

2025/03/05

Guest: Robin Dore, MD Rheumatoid arthritis presents uniquely in every patient, which can make treatment decisions complex. As a result, it’s important to balance factors like symptom variations, patient concerns, and medical guidelines to find the right approach. Hear how risk-benefit discussions and evolving treatment strategies can shape care from Dr. Robin Dore, a board-certified rheumatologist and an Invited Lecturer at the University of California, Irvine in the Division of

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Patient-Centric Care in Rheumatic Disease:...

Living Rheum ·

2025/02/11

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 of pain management.

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Rethinking Pain: Care Strategies for Patients with...

Living Rheum ·

2025/02/11

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 Medicine, explains the complexities behind each type of pain and key considerations for

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Considerations for Using Opioids and Cannabis to...

Living Rheum ·

2024/05/10

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 to treat patients living with chronic pain is Dr. Jason Busse, who presented a session on

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Keys to Maneuvering Discrepancies in Clinical...

Living Rheum ·

2024/05/10

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 of Clinical Rheumatology.

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Managing Osteoporosis: How to Create Personalized...

Living Rheum ·

2024/05/09

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 of the session he presented at the 2024 Congress of Clinical Rheumatology.

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Concepts in Osteoporosis Care: Coverage, Sequencing,...

Living Rheum ·

2024/05/07

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.

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Recognition of Glucocorticoid Toxicity and the Need...

Living Rheum ·

2024/04/19

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: John Stone, MD, MPH Glucocorticoids are often successfully used as the mainstay of treatment for many inflammatory conditions, but adverse events associated with glucocorticoids use are common. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to reduce the risk of glucocorticoid toxicity, like monitoring patients, educating them on the possible side effects, and considering alternative treatments where available. Tune in to learn more about

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Advances in Axial Spondyloarthritis: How the...

Living Rheum ·

2022/08/18

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? Tune in as Dr. Monica Schwartzman is joined by Dr. Joerg Ermann to discuss the recent

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