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Is Intestinal Dysbiosis Associated with RA?

ACR Open Rheumatology  |  

This study affirms that dysbiosis is a feature of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and suggests that specific therapies may differentially modulate the gastrointestinal microbiota in RA.

Insight into the ACR’s Commitment to an Inclusive Committee Composition

Kanika Monga, MD, FACR  |  

“While our group carefully considered your application, I regret to inform you that you were not selected this year to serve as a committee volunteer.” When the email arrived, gently delivering the news that my application to volunteer with the ACR on a committee had not been accepted, my initial reaction was to dismiss it…

Case Report: Voriconazole-Induced Periostitis

Amanda Moyer, MD, & Tamiko Katsumoto, MD  |  

In this case report, a patient with voriconazole-induced periostitis exhibits classic symptoms & elevated ALP levels, which quickly resolve following the discontinuation of voriconazole.

Case Report: Amyloid Beta-Related Angiitis of the Central Nervous System

Alexandros Grivas, MD, Nikil Revuri, MD, Aleksandra Karaseva, MD, Basimah AlBalooshy, MD, & Andres M. Ponce, MD  |  

Here, we present a case of inflammatory cerebral amyloid angiopathy, discussing its diverse clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges in view of recently proposed clinical-radiologic criteria and its management.