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Articles by Staff

Shortcomings and Promises of Genome-wide Association Studies

Ann Kepler | February 3, 2012

The outcomes of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have not been what scientists expected, but researchers are developing new approaches to use revelatory GWAS information to identify genetic causal variants, predictors of treatment response, and future opportunities for genetic insight.

How Physicians Can Break Into an Executive Position

Catherine Kolonko | February 3, 2012

To become an effective executive, physicians have to learn to be team players and be prepared that they may not always be the boss.

Letter: RA Approval for IL-1Ra

William Arend, MD | February 3, 2012

Investors convinced the executives of Synergen that they needed to evaluate IL-1Ra for a disease with a more rapid outcome. RA studies were too slow to yield a quick profit. Thus, they picked sepsis syndrome.

Arthritis in Winter

Sue Pondrom | January 18, 2012

Fewer daylight hours impact both RA and OA

Prevalence of Gout and Hyperuricemia Increase in U.S.

Sue Pondrom | January 18, 2012

Causes include sedentary lifestyle, an increased frequency of obesity and hypertension, diuretic use, and alcohol intake

Antiphospholipid Antibody Testing Update

Staff | January 13, 2012

Successes, challenges, and controversies of diagnostic methods for APS

New Year, New Faces

Alexandra Schultz | January 13, 2012

The Rheumatologist welcomes new editorial team

Data-Driven, Optimal Patient Care and Clinical Research

James R. O'Dell, MD | January 13, 2012

Expanded opportunities to advance rheumatology will be offered by ACR’s ongoing registry efforts

The Sexiness of Rheumatology

Ronan Kavanagh, MD | January 13, 2012

Finding the glamour in a humble field

Give Rheumatology Patients a Helping Hand

Staff | January 13, 2012

Nearly 10 million Americans suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that disables a key nerve in the wrist resulting in numbness, tingling, weakness, and loss of function in the hands and wrist. These symptoms are similar to those of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions, and it is important that patients know the difference.