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An official publication of the ACR and the ARP serving rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals

Giant Cell Arteritis

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Giant cell arteritis (GCA)—a type of vasculitis—is a group of diseases whose typical feature is inflammation of blood vessels. The blood vessels most commonly involved are the arteries of the scalp and head (especially the arteries over the temples), which is why another term for GCA is “temporal arteritis.” GCA can overlap with another rheumatic disease called polymyalgia rheumatica, and symptoms of the two conditions can occur at the same time or separately. The causes of GCA and polymyalgia rheumatica are unknown.

Eye on the Election

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Over the past two years, we have heard presidential candidates touting their messages to voters. Each candidate has crafted messages they believe will appeal to voters, and as campaigns continue to accelerate, these messages will saturate the radio, television, and the reading materials of the American public.

Bring a New Partner Into Your Rheumatology Practice

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The professional relationship between partners in a joint medical practice is sometimes compared with a marriage. The partners must work under the same roof, share the same goals, and strive to make the practice as successful as it can be. Here are some tips for adding a new partner to your practice.

Research Funded by Within Our Reach Highlighted

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Five Within Our Reach science investigators provided overviews and updates of their RA research projects to the newly formed Within Our Reach advisory board at its inaugural meeting, held November 8, 2007.

Meet the Affiliate Society Council

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The Affiliate Society Council (ASC), a subcommittee of the Committee on Rheumatologic Care, will replace the Regional Advisory Council as a support mechanism for the ACR when working with rheumatology programs at the local and national level. It launched in January. The ASC and the ACR will work in conjunction with state and local societies on practice advocacy issues and create best practices for information sharing.