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Figure 2: High-resolution computed tomography showed evidence of interstitial lung disease.

High-resolution computed tomography shows evidence of ILD.

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!

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.

Health Policy Outlook for 2012

Staff | January 13, 2012

What’s in Store for Rheumatology in 2012?

Welcome New ACR and ARHP Leaders

Staff | January 13, 2012

The ACR is pleased to continue its welcome of the newest members of the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee. These new members were confirmed last November during the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago. In the December 2011 “From the College,” we introduced you to several new members (“Welcome New ACR and ARHP Leaders,”). In this issue, you will meet the rest of the new members joining the leadership ranks and learn what they want to gain from their experience as new board and executive committee members.