In this episode, Dr Chris Wincup talks to Dr Rachel Tattersall about all things JIA including differences between JIA and adult onset IA, transition, disease activity scoring and biologics. This podcast is likely to suit adult rheumatologists - we're planning a future episode for our paediatric audience so watch this space!…

BSR has published an update to the Sjögren disease guideline, expanded to include paediatric and adolescent patients for the first time. Join guideline working group Chair, Liz Price, members Coziana Ciurtin and Benjamin Fisher, and expert by experience member, Bridget Crampton, in a roundtable discussion hosted by Dr Marwan Bukhari. Please note Dr…

Dr Jason E Liebowitz joins Dr Marwan Bukhari to discuss the metaverse and how the field of rheumatology can utilise virtual and augmented reality to improve the lives of patients. Listen now to hear about the current technological developments and what this means for future clinical practice! You can read this article [https://doi.org/10.1093/rheum…

This podcast gives an opportunity to hear from Dr Caroline Cotton, Lara Chapman and Dr Mark Russell about their experience of authoring guidelines. It covers everything you need to know about BSR guidelines- what they are, insights into the process, how to get involved (including tips for applications) and why you might like to!…

In this episode, Dr Mariam Malik talks to Prof Andrew Cope about cancer treatments and rheumatic disease, covering immune checkpoint inhibitors, the adverse events and rheumatological conditions they can cause, and how to manage them.British Society for Rheumatology

In this episode on how to write a compelling case report, Pippa Watson talks to Ai Lyn Tan, an Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist at Chapel Allerton Hospital Leeds and Editor in Chief of the BSR Rheumatology Advances in Practice journal, and Caroline Groves, our Journal Development Manager at BSR. This podcast covers everyth…

In this episode, Sarah Gallagher talks to Dr Jo Ledingham and Dr Liz Price about all things NEIAA, from changes to data collection, findings from the 5-year report and how data can be used.British Society for Rheumatology

Professor Doron Rimar joins Dr Cristiana Sieiro Santos to discuss their article, which retrospectively compares the outcomes of SSc patients who underwent AHSCT to patients who met the eligibility criteria for AHSCT but received upfront combination therapy with MMF and rituximab. Listen now to hear the findings and what this means for future clinic…

In this episode, we will be talking about health disparities in our Rheumatology services and how we can help tackle them at both an individual and organisational level. Prepare to be inspired. To access the free training click here (120 mins) and the published article here.British Society for Rheumatology

What is the leaky pipeline and how do we address it? Prof Christina Duftner (University of Innsbruck) and Prof Isabella Grabner (Vienna University of Economics and Business) join Dr Latika Gupta to discuss the diminishing proportion of women in higher ranking and leadership roles within rheumatology. Want to read more? Here's your further reading l…

We're delighted to announce Prof Ernest Choy (University of Cardiff) as the incoming Editor-in-Chief of Rheumatology. In this episode, recorded at ACR23, Ernest tells us about his plans for the journal and the type of research he's keen to see. Ernest will take the reins from Dr Marwan Bukhari (Royal Lancaster Infirmary), who finishes his highly pr…

In this episode, Will Gregory talks to Dr Gordon Hendry about all things feet. Essential listening for all of the MDT, this podcast covers everything from the importance of examining feet to the use of ultrasound and the RADAI-F5.British Society for Rheumatology

What happens when children and young people with JIA stop biologic therapies for remission? Dr Lianne Kearsley-Fleet and Dr Coziana Ciurtin join Dr Herman Tam to discuss their analysis of the UK JIA Biologics Register. Lianne is an epidemiologist and lead analyst of the UK JIA Biologics Register, based at the University of Manchester. Coziana is a …

In this careers pod Dr Diarmuid McLaughlin talks to Dr Sharmila Jandial about training pathways for paediatric rheumatology including tips on finding out more about a career in Rheumatology, training pathways, subspecialty training and where it all can lead. Recommended for anyone thinking of getting involved.…

In this pod aimed at medical students medical student Edward Mbasoor talks to Associate Professor Ai Lyn Tan about a career in Rheumatology covering all things from; what Rheumatology is, reasons for choosing Rheumatology, career paths and how to find out more about the specialty. A must listen for anyone considering Rheumatology as a career.…

Dr Andrew Östör joins Dr Marwan Bukhari to discuss their article, chosen as the June Editor's Choice article, which evaluates the 52-week efficacy and safety of risankizumab 150 mg in patients with active PsA who had previous inadequate response/intolerance to one or two biologic therapies (Bio-IR) or one or more conventional synthetic DMARDs (csDM…

Anika Hoque joins Dr Michael Backhouse to discuss their recent article, which examines the construct validity of the RA foot disease activity index in relationship to musculoskeletal ultrasonography and clinical examination. Listen now to hear the findings, and what this means for future clinical practice and the impact on RA patients at risk for p…

In this episode our guests discuss the National Early Inflammatory Arthritis Audit (NEIAA) year five state of the nation report. Our host, Sarah Gallagher (Project Manager, NEIAA) poses questions to both Dr Liz Price (Clinical Lead, NEIAA) and Professor James Galloway (Lead Methodologist, NEIAA) to explore the report's key findings and the importan…

Can patients with rheumatoid arthritis examine their own joints? Dr David Liew talks to Dr Charlotte Sharp and Karen Staniland about their work to create a video teaching patients how to self-examine tender and swollen joints. Charlotte is now a consultant rheumatologist based in Manchester and has an interest in applied health research. Karen is t…

How can we best diagnose septic arthritis in the acute care setting? Dr Pallavi Shamdasani joins Prof Rene Westhovens to discuss the utility of synovial aspiration and intra-operative synovial fluid and tissue culture for the accurate diagnosis of septic arthritis. Dr Shamdasani is a dual trained rheumatologist and obstetric medicine physician base…

This podcast covers everything you need to know about accessing and commissioning biologic drugs in Paediatric Rheumatology, with a focus on England. With thanks to our host, Dr Jenny Lemon, and guest, Dr Tavi Aragon, an experienced pharmacist.British Society for Rheumatology

This podcast covers everything you need to know about biologics, from choosing to screening, vaccinations and tapering. With thanks to our host, Dr Mariam Malik, and guest, Dr Chris Holroyd, an expert in this area and author of the BSR guideline.British Society for Rheumatology

What is the relationship between COVID-19 vaccination and disease flares in patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA)? Dr Shivani Gor and Dr Sung-Hee Kim join Dr Mwidimi Ndosi to discuss their retrospective study, which used C-reactive protein as a marker to determine the proportion of IA patients who had a flare within four weeks of receiving a va…

What evidence is there for effective transitional care in young people with chronic pain, and what should ideal transitional care look like? Dr Lauren Huckerby joins Dr Diederik De Cock to discuss her recent systematic review - one of the winning papers from the 2023 Rheumatology Advances in Practice Trainee Publishing Programme. Dr Huckerby is a p…

In this talking Rheumatology careers pod Dr Anastasia Madenidou talks to Dr Ben Mulhearn about all things research from how to get started in research, to doing a PhD and different ways to incorporate research in consultant jobs.British Society for Rheumatology

Can we classify the clinical phenotype of systemic sclerosis by autoantibodies? Dr Cristiana Sieiro Santos joins Dr Anastasia Madenidou to discuss her recent article - one of the winning papers from the 2023 Rheumatology Advances in Practice Trainee Publishing Programme. Dr Sieiro Santos is currently a rheumatology trainee at Complejo Asistencial U…

Dr Aladdin J Mohammad joins Dr Marwan Bukhari to discuss their article, chosen as the August Editor's Choice article, which determines the incidence rate, predictors and outcome of stroke in a population-based cohort of individuals with ANCA-associated vasculitis. Listen now to hear the findings and what this means for future clinical practice! You…

In this episode, Dr Salema Khalid talks to Prof Anisur Rahman about antiphospholipid syndrome, covering tests, treatment and management, including in pregnancy.British Society for Rheumatology

How can you differentiate between cocaine-induced and ANCA-associated vasculitis? Dr Sander van Leuven joins Dr David Liew to discuss a recent case series analysis from centres in Birmingham and London. Sander is a consultant rheumatologist in Nejmegen, the Netherlands. He previously trained in London, where he conducted a 15-year retrospective stu…

In this episode, Will Gregory talks to Dr Nick Shenker about different types of pain that affects patients, including looking at how to approach assessment and treatment, tips on managing pain, and providing helpful resources and guidance for listeners.British Society for Rheumatology

Dr Ioannis Parodis and Dr Elena Nikiphorou join Dr Eunice Co to discuss their findings in the COVAD study of the safety and tolerance of vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 infection in systemic lupus erythematosus. Listen now to hear the results of a study involving 9462 participants and 106 investigators in 94 countries! You can read this article [https:…

In this case-based spotlight episode, Professor Karl Gaffney discusses a case of axial spondyloarthropathy with Dr Ash Elliot sharing tips for diagnosis and management.British Society for Rheumatology

Dr Ilfita Sahbudin joins Dr Marwan Bukhari to discuss the value of ultrasound-defined tenosynovitis and synovitis in the prediction of persistent arthritis in an inception cohort of DMARD-naive patients with early arthritis. Listen now to hear the results of a study involving one hundred and fifty DMARD-naïve patients and the implications for futur…

In this spotlight podcast on the BSRBR-RA Dr Roz Benson talks to Prof Kimme Hyrich and Dr Kath Watson about all things registry. This includes why the registry was set up, the volume of data (it's big!), publications, high impact papers and ways to get involved. To see registry data in action check out this Talking Rheumatology Research episode - h…

In this episode, Dr Anastasia Madenidou talks with Dr Pippa Watson and Dr Lisa Waters about choosing and getting the right consultant job. They share their own experiences navigating this time in their careers and give practical advice on when you should start and how to prepare for a consultant job, how to communicate your interests and career amb…

This is the third episode of a mini-series hosted by Dr Judith Jade where she explores the importance of our response to failure with prominent leaders in rheumatology. In this episode Dr Judith Jade talks to Ailsa Bosworth, founder and previous CEO of NRAS, about things that didn't go to plan. She shares her experience including both employment an…

Do real-world data demonstrate that secukinumab is safe and effective for use in ankylosing spondylitis? Dr Adeola Ajibade joins Dr Ai Lyn Tan to discuss her recent paper - a multicentre, retrospective record-based review of the efficacy and safety of secukinumab in patients with ankylosing spondylitis across centres in the UK. Dr Ajibade is curren…

Join Edward Roddy and Kelsey Jordan discussing the latest guidelines for treatment of gout, including the 2022 NICE guideline, which provides clear, evidence-based but expert opinion-informed guidance across all aspects of gout management that will hopefully improve the care of people with gout in the future. This episode is hosted by Marwan Bukhar…

In this episode, Di Finney and Julie Begum, two senior rheumatology nurses, discuss the changing landscape of rheumatology nursing, the complexity of the role, and how the RCN rheumatology competency framework can help in shaping and developing your career.British Society for Rheumatology

In this episode, Dr Mariam Malik talks to Dr Jessica Manson about all things HLH. This includes when and how to think of it (watch out for the ferritin), Rheumatological and other triggers, and tips for diagnosis and team working.British Society for Rheumatology

Dr Polly Livermore (Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK) and Heather Rostron (Leeds Children’s Hospital, UK) join Caroline Groves to discuss their future research plans to improve clinical care and support processes for children, young people, and their families, with rheumatic diseases. Registration is open for BSR's Annual Conference. As the UK's le…

This is the second episode of a mini-series hosted by Dr Judith Jade where she explores the importance of our response to failure with prominent leaders in rheumatology. In this episode Dr Judith Jade talks to Will Gregory, a Rheumatology Consultant Physiotherapist at Salford Royal Hospital and our new BSR Vice President, about things that didn't g…

In this episode, Dr Anastasia Madenidou and Rebecca Heaton talk about the important and exciting role of pharmacists in a rheumatology team.British Society for Rheumatology

In this episode, Dr Diarmuid McLaughlin explores potential uses of musculoskeletal ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of JIA with Dr Madeleine Rooney and Dr Dearbhla McKenna. There are also tips for resources you might find useful and practical tips for training for those who want to get involved.…

Dr Ilfita Sahbudin (University of Birmingham, UK) joins Dr Ai Lyn Tan to discuss the relationship between symptom/disease duration and resource utilisation/costs following rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis. Want to read the full paper? Find it here. Registration is open for BSR's Annual Conference. As the UK's leading rheumatology event, we bring toge…

British Society for Rheumatology Young Investigator Award winner Dr Zixing Tian (University of Manchester, UK) joins Dr Steven Zhao to discuss the work behind the winning abstract 'No difference in risk of myocardial infarction among patients receiving either IL6 or TNF inhibitors for rheumatoid arthritis', and the implications for future research.…

This is the first episode of a mini-series hosted by Dr Judith Jade where she explores the importance of our response to failure with prominent leaders in rheumatology. In this episode Dr Judith Jade talks to Prof David Isenberg, one of our leading academic Rheumatologists, about things that didn't go to plan. He candidly shares his experience incl…

Dr Sean Gill and Dr Chetan Mukhtyar (Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, UK) discuss the efficacy of tocilizumab for GCA, based on a 12-month extension of Stone et al.’s landmark clinical trial. Dr Mukhtyar provides an overview of the trial, including key findings, limitations, and implications for clinical practice. Read the paper: https://do…

What are the top 10 research priorities in psoriatic arthritis? Louise Hailey and Associate Prof. Laura Coates (both University of Oxford, UK) join Dr Pankti Mehta to discuss. Research priorities were identified by the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership, comprising people living with PsA, carers and clinicians, and supported by the Ja…

This case-based podcast with Dr Damodar Makkuni, a Consultant in Rheumatology and Medicine at the James Paget University Hospital, explores different causes of headaches that may mimic giant cell arteritis highlighting key distinguishing features and learning.British Society for Rheumatology