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Shape the Future of ARHP

Linda Ehrlich-Jones, PhD, RN | February 12, 2011

Volunteering can increase perceived self-efficacy, self-esteem, and positive affect, which all can result in enhanced psychological health. Volunteering leads to the opportunity for social interaction or networking many times with individuals with whom you normally would not interact. A 2009 article found that 20% of the volunteers in their study stated that their health had improved since volunteering and that nearly 30% stated that their lives in general were improved in relation to their volunteering. The association between volunteering and greater health and happiness is a definite plus to volunteering in a professional organization such as the ARHP.

Expression of CD154 Protein Linked to Increased Risk for Developing RA

Staff | February 12, 2011

An ongoing study of key immune system proteins has pinpointed an area associated with increased risk for inflammatory disease and may one day lead to new therapies to control inflammation and rheumatic diseases.

New Approaches to Inflammatory Myopathy

Vanessa Caceres | February 12, 2011

Advances in diagnostic modalities and treatments emerge

Family, Fatigue & Heart Health

Richard Sine | February 12, 2011

Researchers explore several factors in the health and well-being of patients with lupus

Rheum with a View

Richard S. Panush, MD | February 12, 2011

Panush’s perspectives on selections from the literature

ACR Meets with CMS Administrator

By Sue Pondrom | January 24, 2011

Leadership discusses quality, reimbursement, and medical home

Chronotherapy with Glucorticoids in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frank Buttgereit, MD | January 17, 2011

Time is of the essence in balancing risks and benefits

The Calling of the “Inner Nerd”

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | January 17, 2011

Trainees shouldn’t be afraid to live the life of lab and academic research

Shake-up in Washington. What’s in Store for Health Policy in the 112th?

Staff | January 17, 2011

Congress returns to Washington this month, and there will be many new faces on Capitol Hill. The recent midterm election will bring significant changes to the 112th Congress, leaving many to wonder what this new dynamic means for health policy.

New ACR and ARHP Leaders Join the Ranks

Staff | January 17, 2011

The ACR is pleased to welcome new and returning leaders to the ACR board of directors and ARHP executive committee who were appointed in November. The following members were selected to serve as the newest members-at-large of the ACR board of directors. Each of them shared what they will bring to the table.