Healio Minute

Welcome to the "Healio Minute" podcast. This is a look at some of the trending headlines in the field of Orthopedics. I'm your host, Erin Theresa Welsh. In this edition, we look at combination therapy compared with monotherapy for fracture-related infection, an excerpt from Healio's Beneath the Surface, fracture-specific infection criteria and more.

Welcome to the "Healio Minute" podcast. This is a look at some of the trending headlines in the field of Orthopedics. I'm your host, Erin Welsh. In this edition, we look at an excerpt from Healio's Beneath the Surface, oral antibiotic therapy for total knee arthroplasty, and more.

In this edition, we look at non-pharmacotherapeutic options for rheumatoid arthritis, the pausing of eight CAR T-cell trials and more. Read the full coverage here: Speaker: SetPoint System responses continue to improve 'over time' in rheumatoid arthritis Three deaths halt Novartis CAR T-cell trials in autoimmune diseases Nearly 60% of US adults with arthritis report moderate to severe joint pain Calabrese: GLP-1s may act directly as anti-inflammatories 'even without obesity' 'Where is the tissue damage?' Data suggest fibromyalgia a central nervous system disorder

Welcome to the "Healio Minute" podcast. This is a look at some of the trending headlines in the field of Orthopedics. I'm your host, Erin Welsh. In this edition, we look at the dismissal of patient priorities, infection prevention in TKA, and more.

In this edition, we look at the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis, immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and more. Read the full coverage here: 'We were surprised': Study reveals molecular basis for rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis 'Difficult-to-treat' immune-mediated inflammatory diseases call for holistic strategy Opioid use disorder 'relatively common' in patients with rheumatic diseases 'We need more options': Novel nerve stimulation approach improves fibromyalgia pain 'Chamomile is God's Xanax': Integrative medicine gives patients more options  

Welcome to the "Healio Minute" podcast. This is a look at some of the trending headlines in the field of Orthopedics. I'm your host, Erin Welsh. In this edition, we look at an excerpt from a recent Beneath the Surface podcast, graft-versus-host disease, topical gel and more.

In this edition, we look at frailty as a predictor of fractures, predictors of pain in rheumatoid arthritis and more. Read the full coverage here: Frailty may predict osteoporotic fracture in US veterans with rheumatoid arthritis Factors unrelated to inflammation may contribute to unacceptable rheumatoid arthritis pain US House committee opens investigations into five drugmakers over clinical trials in China Survey shows high variability in cannabis use across patients with rheumatic disease New England Journal of Medicine retracts avacopan study used by FDA to assess efficacy

In this edition, we look at the brain-immune axis, EULAR updates and more. Read the full coverage here: 'Brain-immune axis' implicated in simultaneous inflammation and depression, mood disorders EULAR updates physical activity recommendations for inflammatory arthritis, OA Study demonstrates proof-of-concept for FcRn blocker nipocalimab in lupus 'Uniquely structured' izokibep improves skin, disease activity in psoriatic arthritis Dual-target CAR T-cell therapy exhibits 'profound' remission in systemic sclerosis References: Calabrese L. The science of the connection: Inflammation and mental health. Presented at: EULAR 2026 Congress; June 3-6, 2026, London. Furie RA. Abstract LB007. Presented at: EULAR 2026 Congress; June 3-6, 2026, London. Mease PJ. Abstract OP073. Presented at: EULAR 2026 Congress; June 3-6, 2026, London. Rausch Osthoff AK, et al. Ann Rheum Dis. 2026;doi:10.1016/j.ard.2026.03.006. Zhang Y. Abstract OP0311. Presented at: EULAR 2026 Congress; June 3-6, 2026, London.

In this edition, we look at new EAULAR recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis, the vagal nerve and more. Read the full coverage here: New EULAR recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis keep pace with 'ever-evolving field' Calabrese: Vagal nerve stimulation a 'tectonic shift' in rheumatoid arthritis management FDA grants fast track designation to intra-articular GLP-1 analog for knee osteoarthritis Lupus prevention remains elusive despite new treatments New agents, combinations make for 'exciting time' in psoriatic arthritis References: Calabrese LH. Psychoneuroimmunology 101; How will vagal nerve stimulation affect the rheumatologist's practice. Presented at The Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East; April 30-May 3, 2026; Destin, Florida (hybrid meeting). Healio interviews Healio interviews James JA. Novel treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus. Presented at: Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East; April 30-May 3, 2026; Destin, Florida (hybrid meeting). Kavanaugh A. Achieving precision medicine in PsA: Novel treatment strategies. Presented at The Congress of Clinical Rheumatology East; April 30-May 3, 2026; Destin, Florida (hybrid meeting).

In this edition, we look at rheumatology visits impacting reproductive health counseling, restrictive Medicare Part D coverage, and more. Read the full coverage here: Services targeting rheumatology visits increased reproductive health counseling rates 625% Medicare Part D coverage of certain rheumatoid arthritis drugs 'restrictive' DMARD treatment fails to mitigate osteoporosis in rheumatoid arthritis FDA to 'carefully shepherd' CAR T-cell therapy trials in autoimmune, rheumatic disease Low pay, longer training requirements hobble pediatric rheumatology workforce numbers References: Aritomi T, et al. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2026;doi:10.1002/art.70125. Healio interviews Healio interviews Kwon Y, et al. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2026;doi:10.1002/art.70132. Marcy D, et al. Arthritis Care Res. 2026;doi:10.1002/acr.80014.