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Initial Therapy: Glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, & Other Conventional DMARDs | October 30, 2023

Date of Presentation: October 30, 2023

Type: Past Presentation  

Audience: Clinical  

Program: Rheumatoid Arthritis  

Keywords: #arthritis  #diet  #dmard  #glucocorticoid  #hydroxychloroquine  #leflunomide  #nsaid  #obesity  #opioid  #ra  #rheumatoid  #sulfasalazine  

In this presentation, Dr. Gwendolyn Grant reviews glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, and their role in the treatment of RA. Additionally, Dr. Grant cautions on the use of opioids for RA, and discusses the implications of diet and obesity. Furthermore, Dr. Grant reviews the use of other conventional DMARDs (e.g., hydroxychloroquine, sulfasalazine, leflunomide) and their dosing and monitoring recommendations.

Recording:

Presented by:

Dr. Gwendolyn Grant, MD, MPH

Dr. Gwendolyn Grant, MD is a practicing rheumatologist in southwest Colorado who provides part-time rheumatology consultations to patients on the Navajo Nation, and has extensive experience with the Project ECHO model, having previously led the development of a Rheumatology ECHO in collaboration with the University of New Mexico.

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Date added: October 27, 2023