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Break the Barrier: Understanding & Treating Neuropsychiatric Lupus

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | July 10, 2023

Updated research on the complexities of central nervous system (CNS) lupus, as well as its diagnosis and treatment are discussed.

A Live Patient Experience in Medical School Can Boost Interest in, and Knowledge of, Rheumatology

Vanessa Caceres | July 9, 2023

After intense academic classroom studies, University of Nebraska College of Medicine students in Omaha are able to put what they are learning in practice through the university’s Live Patient Experience (LPE) program, led by the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology. The LPE gives students real-life experience with patients and can serve as motivation to consider…

Copay Accumulator & Maximizer Programs Threaten Access to Treatment

From the College | July 6, 2023

As health insurance companies and third-party benefit managers continue to use copay accumulators and maximizers to shift the cost of specialty drugs to patients, the ACR continues to advocate against programs that limit copay assistance.

Connect with Your Members of Congress in August

From the College | July 6, 2023

Legislators head home to their districts in August, providing a chance for you to engage them in personal conversations about healthcare policies and how their work affects rheumatology practices and patients.

Calling All Advocates: Advocates for Arthritis Applications Now Open

From the College | June 30, 2023

Applications are open for this year’s Advocates for Arthritis, which brings together patients and rheumatology professionals to advocate on Capitol Hill. It will be held Sept. 26–27 in Washington, D.C.

Tigulixostat Promising for Patients with Gout & Hyperuricemia

Arthritis & Rheumatology | June 28, 2023

In a dose-finding, clinical trial, Terkeltaub et al. examined the safety and efficacy of tigulixostat, a nonpurine xanthine oxidase inhibitor, for lowering the serum urate levels of patients with gout and hyperuricemia.

Mind the Gap: Working to Reduce Healthcare Disparities in Pediatric Rheumatology

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | June 27, 2023

How do healthcare providers enable positive outcomes for their pediatric patients while also addressing the disparities in care between patients of different ethnicities, gender and socioeconomic backgrounds? Experts addressed how changes in research and clinical care can improve outcomes for children experiencing healthcare disparities during a session at the 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium.

Wired: Tech-Based Strategies for Engaging Patients in Research

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | June 27, 2023

Artificial intelligence, social media, mobile apps—different technologies can be used to connect with and benefit rheumatology patients. During a session of the 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium, Dr. Jonathan Hausmann discussed the use of technology in research to improve patient recruitment and engagement, collect data and more.

The ACR Knowledge Bowl Playbook

Guy Katz, MD, Joanna Marco, MD, & Jean Liew, MD, MS | June 26, 2023

One of the most fun events at every annual meeting is the ACR Knowledge Bowl. In this quiz show-style trivia game, fellows form teams to compete for top prizes. There’s a charismatic host, a panel of esteemed judges and an auditorium packed with cheering spectators. Beyond the fun of competing against your peers from other…

Working Hard: Updates from the COTW

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | June 20, 2023

The ACR Education Exchange 2023 session titled Updates from the Committee on Rheumatology Training & Workforce Issues provided information on fellows-in-training scholarships, Rheumatology Research Foundation awards & more.