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Shortcomings and Promises of Genome-wide Association Studies

Ann Kepler | February 3, 2012

The outcomes of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have not been what scientists expected, but researchers are developing new approaches to use revelatory GWAS information to identify genetic causal variants, predictors of treatment response, and future opportunities for genetic insight.

A Passion for Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Gretchen Henkel | February 3, 2012

Through teamwork, David T. Felson, MD, MPH, has advanced understanding and treatment of rheumatic diseases

How A Social Media Policy Can Protect Your Practice

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | February 3, 2012

While social media can be a beneficial marketing tool, it is important for rheumatologists to address the proper ways to use this outreach both inside and outside the workplace through a specific media policy

Letter: RA Approval for IL-1Ra

William Arend, MD | February 3, 2012

Investors convinced the executives of Synergen that they needed to evaluate IL-1Ra for a disease with a more rapid outcome. RA studies were too slow to yield a quick profit. Thus, they picked sepsis syndrome.

Antiphospholipid Antibody Testing Update

Staff | January 13, 2012

Successes, challenges, and controversies of diagnostic methods for APS

New Year, New Faces

Alexandra Schultz | January 13, 2012

The Rheumatologist welcomes new editorial team

ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | January 13, 2012

Rheumatologists recognized for their work in the field

Data-Driven, Optimal Patient Care and Clinical Research

James R. O'Dell, MD | January 13, 2012

Expanded opportunities to advance rheumatology will be offered by ACR’s ongoing registry efforts

A Short History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutics

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | January 13, 2012

Or, why I chose to become a rheumatologist

Patient Fact Sheet: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Staff | January 13, 2012

Carpal tunnel syndrome is possibly the most common nerve disorder experienced today. The carpal tunnel is located at the wrist on the palm side of the hand just beneath the skin surface (palmar surface). Eight small wrist bones form three sides of the tunnel, giving rise to the name carpal tunnel. The remaining side of the tunnel, the palmar surface, is composed of soft tissues, consisting mainly of a ligament called the transverse carpal ligament. This ligament stretches over the top of the tunnel.