title: Proceedings of the 5th annual perspectives in rheumatic diseases.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Update on rheumatic diseases and their intersection with dermatology.
  
  
  RESULTS
  This continuing medical education conference included more than 25 presentations and interactive sessions from leading experts in managing rheumatic diseases, comorbid conditions and related dermatologic diseases. Multiple areas were discussed, including: treating newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis; comparing Biologics in rheumatoid arthritis; examining changed approaches to treating SLE, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout and vasculitis. Also visited were new understandings regarding chronic pain and osteoporosis.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Multiple presentations and interactive sessions from leading experts in the management of rheumatic diseases emphasized the interconnection between rheumatology and dermatology. Practical management approaches to both specialties and their sequelae were discussed. Additional content from the conference is available at www.globalacademycme.com and through Rheumatology News at www.rheumatologynews.com.
authors: UCLA Rheumatology, 1000 Veteran Ave, Room 32-59 Rehab, Los Angeles, CA 90095. Electronic address: defurst@mednet.ucla.edu.
authors: Daniel E
authors: DE
authors: Furst
authors: Brian
authors: B
authors: Mandell
authors: Leonard H
authors: LH
authors: Calabrese
authors: Jennifer C
authors: JC
authors: Cather
authors: Daniel J
authors: DJ
authors: Clauw
authors: Atul
authors: A
authors: Deodhar
authors: Joel M
authors: JM
authors: Kremer
authors: E Michael
authors: EM
authors: Lewiecki
authors: Maureen
authors: M
authors: McMahon
authors: Christopher T
authors: CT
authors: Ritchlin
mesh_terms: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents
keywords: Ankylosing; Biologics; Gout; Hyperuricemia; Osteoporosis; Pain; Psoriatic arthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Rheumatology; Spondylitis; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Vasculitis