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Articles by Staff

The Role of the Social Worker in the Management of Rheumatic Disease

Kimberly A. Holwerda, BA, MA | July 9, 2012

Although social work involvement is far more common in the pediatric world of rheumatology, the role social workers play in the clinic can also be beneficial to adult patients.

Are You Sending Money Down the Drain?

Staff | July 9, 2012

As a practicing rheumatologist, you are faced with many practice revenue challenges. While you may be looking for ways to cut practice expense, there is one area where you should invest—your coding personnel.

Expressing My Point of View Where it Matters Most—In the Halls of Congress

Herbert S. B. Baraf, MD | July 9, 2012

The change that we desire and need is possible in Washington, D.C.

California Rheumatologists Explore Managed Care, Treatment Options

Larry Beresford | July 9, 2012

Advances in SLE, osteoporosis, and RA highlighted at California Rheumatology Alliance meeting.

Letter: True Purpose of Medical Records

Philip L. Cohen, MD | July 9, 2012

As in science, medicine depends on honest and accurate observation, and not on confabulation of findings.

Letter: What We Learn from Family History

Richard S. Panush, MD | July 9, 2012

Dan Wallace’s reminiscence in “Three Giants of Immunology at USC” is fascinating and instructive.

New Lupus Insight Prize Aims to Advance Lupus Research

Dawn Antoline | July 2, 2012

The Lupus Insight Prize will provide $200,000 to one researcher to help fund a project dedicated to furthering understanding of the genetic, environmental, molecular, immunologic, or cellular aspects of lupus or its treatment.

The Complexity of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MSc | June 10, 2012

Challenges in diagnosis and management.

Advocacy: It’s a Full-Contact Sport

James R. O'Dell, MD | June 10, 2012

Like so many things, it is about personal connections.

Volunteering Is Informative—and Fun

Alfred E. Denio, MD | June 10, 2012

A former ACR board of directors member chronicles his interpretation of the activities of the board over the past three years, highlighting issues that are likely on the minds of ACR members.