1949 was a momentous year—astronomer Fred Hoyle coined the term Big Bang, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed, and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical South Pacific opened on Broadway.1 Much less recognized was the publication of an essay by Richard Asher, FRCP, titled the “Seven Sins of Medicine.”2 Although it’s over 75 years…
“ANA’s are some of most commonly ordered tests but what exactly are they and what do you do with a positive ANA? Check out the Editor’s Pick for October to learn more,” says Physician Editor Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS.
Some patients avoid using canes due to stigma, but cane use can prevent loss of mobility and increase independence for many.
The 2024 Rheumatology Research Workshop facilitated educational and relationship-building experiences for early-career and established rheumatology professionals alike.
The FTC issued a Final Rule that banned non-compete agreements, but the rule was recently halted by a nationwide injunction from a federal court in Texas.
With more than 350 research abstracts on systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis and related conditions accepted for presentation at ACR Convergence 2024, we’re happy to announce that Graciela S. Alarcón, MD, MPH, has accepted the monumental task of reviewing the abstracts and identifying those most likely to make a difference to clinical practice or lead…
Summaries of selected research abstracts on ANCA-associated vasculitis & IgA vasculitis from the International Vasculitis Workshop.
Marko Radic, PhD, & Georg Schett, MD, were awarded the 2024 Lupus Insight Prize for advances in CAR-T cell therapy.
The organization is supporting multiple bills and initiatives to protect and expand rheumatology care in the state.
Medicare physician reimbursement and extension of telehealth flexibilities are two of the ACR’s top legislative priorities as Congress approaches the lame duck session. With physicians facing a 2.8% cut under the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and telehealth flexibilities set to expire at the end of this year, Congress must hear from the…