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Recipients of Ephraim P. Engleman Endowed Resident Research Preceptorship Award in Rheumatology Meet Physician Who Helped Shape Their Careers

From the College | May 1, 2014

Award’s namesake, 103-year-old rheumatologist Ephraim P. Engleman, MD, met 10 winners of research funding established in his name by the Rheumatology Research Foundation in 2006

Rheuminations: Ankylosing Spondylitis Sometimes Defies Detection

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | May 1, 2014

How method of diagnosing, treating this inflammatory back disease characterized by stiffness and the presence of HLA-B27 gene has evolved

Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Takayasu’s Arteritis

Ashwini Komarla, MD; Michael George, MD; Antoine Sreih, MD; & Chris Derk, MD, MS | May 1, 2014

How this rare form of large-vessel vasculitis affects different portions, branches of aorta and ways to diagnose, treat and manage the disease

Rheumatologists Make Progress Defining Spectrum of Axial Spondyloarthritis

Atul Deodhar, MD | May 1, 2014

New research clarifies terminology used for diagnosis, but questions remain around epidemiology, genetics and management of patients with axial skeletal inflammation

Understanding the Role of Citrullination in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | April 28, 2014

Activation of peptidylarginine deiminases during complement and perforin activity may be at the core of citrullinated autoantigen production in RA.

Rheumatology Drug Updates, Trials, Safety Data

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | April 2, 2014

Information on acetaminophen restrictions; trials for clazakizumab, epratuzumab, romosozumab; and drug safety updates rheumatologists need to know

MicroRNA-Based Therapeutics Hold Promise Against Lupus, Other Rheumatic Diseases Note Experts at the ACR/ARHP’s 2013 Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | April 2, 2014

Studies suggest deregulation, dysfunction of miRNAs in human, mice models of lupus may be future targets for gene therapy

Tips for Treating Pain, Depression in Patients with Rheumatic Disease Offered at the ACR/ARHP’s 2013 Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | April 2, 2014

Observational pain scales, diagnostic tools, pharmacologic interventions, and support from psychologists, caregivers recommended

Global Perspectives on Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Addressed at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | April 2, 2014

Poverty, poor access to healthcare, cultural myths present challenges for rheumatologists caring for patients with RA in developing economic regions

Therapeutic Value of Colchicine in Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular Disease Explored at the ACR/ARHP Winter Rheumatology Symposium

Kimberly Retzlaff | April 2, 2014

Drug’s antiinflammatory properties may help alleviate pain in patients with OA, reduce risk of myocardial infarction, but toxicity, drug interactions need to be considered