UBM Medica's Musculoskeletal Network Features Key Rheumatologic Findings From ACR

NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica today announced that Musculoskeletal Network (www.musculoskeletalnetwork.com), an online resource for unique and efficient updates on management of musculoskeletal disorders, unveiled a summary of the key rheumatologic research findings presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting this November in Chicago, Illinois.

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The ACR conference offers rheumatologists in the country and around the world a comprehensive, evidence-based educational program designed to help them improve their practice performance and care of patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

ACR conference highlights presented on Musculoskeletal Network include the following:

• The rate of knee osteoarthritis in younger persons is expected to increase over the next decade. Close to 6.5 million Americans aged 35 to 84 years are expected to receive a diagnosis. Persons as young as 45 to 64 years will account for more than half of new diagnoses, increasing the need for total knee replacements.
• A vaccine designed to re-educate the immune system has been shown to be safe and feasible in the treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Using this concept, similar strategies may be developed and tested for prevention and treatment.
• Vitamin D supplementation plays a beneficial role in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
• Researchers identified predictors of spinal damage in spondyloarthritis, including smoking status.
• The use of CT scans appears to help in the diagnosis of gout by detecting the urate crystals that are often a symptom of the disease.

"We're pleased that Musculoskeletal Network can bring this highly useful patient care information to rheumatologists who missed the conference as well as specialists in related fields, primary care physicians, and allied health professionals who share their dedication to providing optimal musculoskeletal care," said Editorial Director Leo Robert.

About UBM Medica

Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica, a division of UBM plc (UBM.L), delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach—online, in print, live, and via custom programs. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers, payers, and patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, websites, drug databases, data services, live events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. US websites include PsychiatricTimes.com, CancerNetwork.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, ConsultantLive.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com and SearchMedica.com.  Employing more than 1,400 people with offices in 29 countries, UBM Medica is headquartered in London.  For more information, visit http://www.ubmmedica.com/.

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