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ACR Leaders Converge on Capitol Hill

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American College of Rheumatology (ACR) members to discuss legislation and regulatory issues facing rheumatologists at this year’s annual ACR Advocacy Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

Letter: Consider the Bent Fork

Calvin R. Brown Jr., MD  |  

As rheumatologists, when people ask us about wearing the bent fork lapel pin, we have the opportunity to educate the public about the Simple Tasks Campaign and the value of rheumatology

Foundation Researcher Studies Role of IL-17 in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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A grant from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)’s Rheumatology Research Foundation has helped Shiva Shahrara, PhD, conduct research into the molecule, IL-17, that plays a role in recruiting myeloid cells to migrate from the blood to the joint and perpetuating vascularization

What’s in Store for Rheumatology in the 113th Congress?

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In addition to seeking improvements to the Affordable Care Act, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) will promote other legislative healthcare priorities including physician payment reform, patient access to treatment, and funding for medical research

When to Refer Rheumatology Patients to Physical Therapy

Alicia Lovato PT, DPT  |  

Consider a physical therapist for your patients if they have difficulty adapting to a new disability, impaired range of motion or strength, a significant balance or gait disturbance, a history of falls, or mobility issues