Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease associated with frequent clotting in arteries and veins and fetal losses. The clotting results from the presence of proteins in the blood—called antiphospholipid autoantibodies (aPL)—formed against the person’s own tissues.
The RA Body Connection
Novel research explores a possible link between BMI and RA
Safety First
Phase 1 clinical trials present recruitment challenges for rheumatology researchers
Nature’s Inflammation Experiment
Familial Mediterranean fever a frequently misdiagnosed autoinflammatory disease
Opportunities Abound at Annual Meeting
The 2008 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting will offer multiple opportunities for attendees to increase their knowledge of rheumatic diseases. New educational programs and returning favorites will give attendees multiple chances to enhance their education and make good use of their time at the meeting.
Pseudogout
Pseudogout is a type of arthritis that, as the name implies, can cause symptoms similar to gout, but which are a reaction to a different type of crystal deposit. This type of arthritis may be one of the most misunderstood forms, and is often mistaken for gout and other conditions, including RA. Proper diagnosis is important because untreated pseudogout may lead to a severe form of joint degeneration and ongoing inflammation, resulting in chronic disability.
Help Find a Cure for RA
The ACR REF established the Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) campaign in 2006 with one goal in mind: to find a cure for RA.
Fibromyalgia Conundrum
Is scientific holism the answer?
ACR Publishes New Guide for RA Care
Updated guidelines synthesize and formalize recommendations for DMARD use
Healthy Bones in Children
Recent research provides insight into this important area of public health
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