Course Summary Thank you for attending and participating in the 2019 Pacific Coast Rheumatology Forum. We hope that by attending you feel better equipped for […]
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2018 Annual RNS Conference Enduring Series
Summary The 2018 Conference Enduring Course consists of a series of videos from passionate experts that presented at the 2018 11th Annual RNS Conference in […]
The Impact of Obesity in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
We will look at the association between obesity and rheumatoid arthritis and how the presence of excess weight impacts patient experience and response to disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy. We will also briefly address current thinking surrounding the “obesity paradox.” Lastly, we will explore approaches to weight loss in patients who are overweight or obese and the general benefits of weight loss in this population.
2018 Forum Series Part 1
Course Summary The 2018 Forum Series is a two day evidence-based accredited continuing education and networking experience that equips rheumatology nurses to deepen their effectiveness […]
2018 Forum Series Part 2
Course Summary The 2018 Forum Series is a two day evidence-based accredited continuing education and networking experience that equips rheumatology nurses to deepen their effectiveness […]
New Agents, New Targets: How Recently Approved Biologics Are Shifting the Pendulum of Care in Psoriatic Arthritis
We will take a look at current and anticipated guideline recommendations for treatment of PsA, the efficacy and safety of biologic and other agents, considerations in the selection and switching of therapy, and real-life practice trends.
2018 DC Rheumatology Forum
We hope you enjoyed your time learning and advancing your education in order to better serve your patients. We count on your feedback to continually […]
Drop the Anchor? DMARD Monotherapy for the Treatment of RA
We will explore the current body of evidence addressing the use of DMARD monotherapy, specifically biologic and targeted synthetic small molecule therapies, in patients with RA. What do the guidelines say about when to prescribe biologics or small molecules, and is monotherapy with these medications ever recommended?
Psoriatic Arthritis – Pathophysiology 101
We will examine the pathophysiology of psoriatic arthritis, focusing on epidemiology, pathogenesis, and common presenting features of the disease. We’ll also review data reflecting the current diagnostic ability among rheumatology and dermatology providers.
Where Do We Begin? Exploring Options in Newly-Diagnosed Patients with RA
We will look at the key components of the first several visits to a rheumatology practice for an individual with suspected or newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA), including the diagnostic and disease classification process as well as initial approaches to treatment for patients naïve to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs.
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