An in-person poster hall and networking lounges are among the highlights attendees can expect at ACR Convergence 2023 in San Diego, Nov. 10–15.
Vanessa Caceres is a freelance medical writer and editor based in Florida. She has a BA in journalism and psychology and a Master's degree in teaching English as a second language/bilingual education. She writes regularly for ophthalmology and rheumatology physician publications, as well as other specialties.
Articles by Vanessa Caceres
Value-Based Care Continues to Evolve in Rheumatology
Value-based care in rheumatology continues to evolve, and rheumatologists can stay active with advocacy efforts behind value-based care and other government relations initiatives.
Tips to Alleviate Rheumatologist Burnout
Because rheumatology is a complex cognitive specialty, rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals often see patients repeatedly for acute and chronic problems. Although that may lead to close relationships with patients, it may also make the specialty more prone to burnout, says Peter Y. Hahn, MD, MBA, CEO of University of Michigan Health-West, Wyoming, Mich. “It can…
Diet May Help Reduce Inflammation in RA
In a small study, an anti-inflammatory diet helped reduce pain and swelling in a subset of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Diet changes are complementary to standard treatment. Diet-related research can be challenging, but many patients with RA are motivated to try healthy changes.
Rheumatologists Can Guide Patients During Pregnancy, Family Planning
Rheumatologists should take an active role in patients’ reproductive health, including before, during and after pregnancy. Two experts offer insights into how rheumatologists can better care for their patients during these critical times.
Telemedicine Provides New Challenges & Opportunities
The increased use of telemedicine that began in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to provide new ways to expand patient care in rheumatology.
Rheumatic Disease Report Card 2022 Released: No A’s Given Overall; Oklahoma Ranks Most Improved
The 2022 Rheumatic Disease Report Card found that many states can improve access to care, affordability & activity for their residents living with rheumatic diseases.
ACR-FDA Summit Focuses on Study Design, Safety Considerations
Safety considerations and data sources are crucial to consider when designing studies for rheumatology treatments, according to presenters at the 2022 ACR-FDA Summit.
PsA Trial Design Can Improve Patient Safety, Outcomes
For best safety and efficacy outcomes, trials in psoriatic arthritis should use active comparators and stricter remission criteria, with outcome measures that are important to patients.
Researchers Should Use ACR/EULAR Definition of RA Remission in Clinical Studies
Clinical trials in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) should use the new ACR/EULAR remission definition rather than the Disease Activity Score-28-CRP, which does not sufficiently reflect patient outcomes, according to an ACR/EULAR committee.
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