A pediatric rheumatologist faces continuity of care issues for a patient with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis whose parents are disruptive to the medical practice
The ACR/CHEST ILD Guidelines in Practice, a video
In collaboration with the American College of Chest Physicians, the ACR released two new comprehensive guidelines aimed at improving the screening, monitoring, and treatment of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) secondary to systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs). Recently, Sindhu R. Johnson, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada, director of the Toronto Scleroderma Program and principal investigator for the guideline, and Elana J. Bernstein, MD, MSc, Florence Irving associate professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Columbia University, New York City, and co-first author, presented a webinar to talk about how the guidelines were developed and present some of the recommendations and their rationale: Watch the recording now!
Rheumatologists Explore Connection Between Tooth Loss and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies funded by the Rheumatology Research Foundation link bacteria that contributes to gum disease to increased risk of developing RA
Rheumatology Professionals, Patients Carry Important Messages to Capitol Hill
Attendees of the ACR’s Advocates for Arthritis conference last September shared their stories and encouraged Congressional lawmakers to support research funding for rheumatic diseases
Researchers Look for Therapeutic Clues to Sjögrens Syndrome in Neural Pathways
Beyond biologic agents, scientists study cytokines, chemokines, and the interface between inflammatory and neural/secretory pathways
Colchicine Effective for Acute Pericarditis
Patients with acute pericarditis who are treated with colchicine in combination with a traditional antiinflammatory therapy experience a significantly reduced rate of incessant or recurrent pericarditis. (posted Oct. 31)
Survey Highlights High Out-of-pocket Costs for RA Care
The “RA in America 2013″ survey estimates out-of-pocket cost for RA treatment at $1,000 to $5,000 per year. (posted Oct. 25)
Telomere Length Provides Insights into Cartilage Aging and Repair
Chondrocyte telomere length might play a role in the natural aging of cartilage, as well as the development and progression of OA. (posted Oct. 8, 2013)
Study Points to Need for Increased Antirheumatic Therapy in Patients with Dyslipidemia
A new study suggests that patients diagnosed with RA as well as dyslipidemia may benefit from more aggressive antirheumatic therapy. (posted Oct. 3, 2013)
Immunology Research Pioneers Receive Carol Nachman Prize
Rheumatologists Gerd R. Burmester, MD, of Berlin, and Michael B. Brenner, MD, of Boston, honored with prestigious international award
Interplay Between Physician Employment Agreements, Medical Staff Bylaws Should Not be Ignored
Doctors must consider and review bylaws of hospital medical staff privileges when entertaining employment with a hospital or private practice
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