News from REMEDY

In the second quarter of this year, we have received 37 media reports. Here is a little more information about some of them. The overview of those found is in the table at the bottom of this issue. You will also find links to the cases that it was possible to link to. 

Don't miss this year's hashtag#MUSS, the national research conference for musculoskeletal health!

Today, all patients with rheumatoid arthritis receive the same dose of biologic drugs. Now, researchers are investigating whether individually tailored doses will allow more people to benefit from the medications.

A recent study from researchers at Diakonhjemmet Hospital shows that almost half of the physiotherapists in primary health care who responded to the survey use digital health technology (DHT) in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

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Rheumatic diseases increase the risk of additional diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, rehabilitation is individually tailored. Physiotherapists at Diakonhjemmet Hospital use advanced tools, such as the Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET), to develop optimal rehabilitation programs.

The Norwegian rheumatology community is at the forefront of research and treatment worldwide. In the new textbook, Rheumatology, 77 experts from 17 different disciplines share their insights. The book is a comprehensive resource on inflammatory rheumatic diseases, developed for medical students, but also valuable for other healthcare professionals.

The study that shows this is part of the REMEDY project, ReMonit. It is a research study with patients with the chronic disease axial spondyloarthritis. The disease leads to inflammation that causes pain and stiffness in the back. 

Are you interested in how rheumatic diseases are often followed by other health challenges? Then this free seminar, with the theme of comorbidity, is for you! Now you can watch the recordings from parts of the Dialogue Seminar. 

In this webinar, Doctor Marthe Kirkesæther Brun talks about research findings that can provide many patients with better treatment. The webinar is titled Personalized treatment of inflammatory diseases – monitoring of drug levels and antibodies. 

Premiere August 31 at 0830

To meet the challenges of today's healthcare system, it is crucial to think in new ways and utilize resources in a smarter way. One strategy is task shifting, where tasks are transferred between different professional groups to optimize treatment, reduce waiting times, and ensure that specialists can focus on the most complex tasks.

At a time when healthcare is facing increasing capacity challenges, digitalization has been highlighted as a strategic solution. But how can digital patient care really help solve these challenges? The RECONNECT network, led by Tuva Moseng at Diakonhjemmet Hospital, is organizing a streamed debate during Arendal Week, Thursday 15.8. at 1 pm.