Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is recognized as one of the most frequent and potentially life-threatening pulmonary complications of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs), a group of rare chronic inflammatory conditions characterized by autoimmune system dysregulation and chronic systemic inflammation. ILDs ...

The importance of multi-disciplinary clinics for the assessment of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) is well established, and these are usually led by chest physicians.1 The role of rheumatologists in such a setting has evolved more recently.2 The main ...

Whether you’re working in an agency, in a clinical role, or in academia, many healthcare professionals wonder what lies behind the doors of the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, Gina is joined by Sian Kneller, Director of Global Content Design at GSK and Founder of The Agency Advantage, to unpack exactly what it takes to make the leap. With over 20 years’ experience, from medical writer to leading global medical affairs strategy, Sian now helps others make a successful move into pharma. In this episode she shares what the transition really looks like, which transferable skills matter most, and how you can stand out in a competitive field.

Virtual reality (VR) is an emergent technology with the potential for genuine impact as a novel, immersive digital therapeutic in healthcare. Within rheumatological conditions, pervasive symptoms including chronic pain and kinesiophobia (fear of movement) are difficult to manage using conventional ...

S3E3_Could senolytics change the treatment landscape of age-related diseases? In this episode, Nicky speaks with Prof. Georgina Ellison-Hughes from King’s College London about the groundbreaking field of senolytics and their potential to advance the treatment of age-related ...

Why do we need to identify arthritis? In children, joint pain occurs frequently; it is usually associated with activities or accidental falls and is generally short-lived. A small proportion of children have more persistent joint pain, and in this group, ...

In this episode we explore the concept of syndemics, how biology, society and the environment interact to shape health outcomes. We are joined by Dr Elena Nikiphorou (King’s College London), who is pioneering the use of syndemic thinking in inflammatory arthritis, and Dr Lisa Hamzah (St George’s Hospital, London), whose experience in HIV research offers unique insight into how this approach can transform care. Together we discuss how applying this framework, first developed in HIV research, could improve care for people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and help advance global health equity.

In this episode of Visionary Voices, we welcome Associate Professor Grace Vincent from CQUniversity’s Appleton Institute. A leading expert on sleep and shift work, Grace explores how disrupted sleep affects physician health in both the short and long term, as well as its impact on safety and performance. We also discuss what this means for patient outcomes and share practical strategies to manage sleep loss.

This narrative article aims to inspire confidence and courage to initiate the incremental process of developing myositis or other RD clinics.

In this episode, we speak with leading paediatric allergist Prof. Helen Brough to explore the key factors behind why some children develop allergies to foods such as peanuts, and what we can do to help prevent them. We also examine the latest developments in managing food allergies and the innovations on the horizon that could transform how we treat them.

Physician burnout is at a critical point. In this episode, Nicky speaks with Dr Alfred Atanda about why so many physicians are burning out and what can be done to change the trend. From personal experience to system-wide solutions, Dr Atanda shares valuable insights on improving physician well-being and building a more effective healthcare culture.

In this episode, we explore the future of continuing medical education (CME) with the team behind touchIME. Hannah Fisher and Matthew Goodwin share insights into global and US trends, the importance of patient inclusivity and how educational outcomes are evolving to better measure the direct impact of learning on clinical practice and patient care.