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Research Rheum

Reading Rheum

Kathleen A. Haines, MD  |  

Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature

Why the REF?

Leslie Crofford, MD  |  

I am delighted to use the occasion of this inaugural REF president’s column to share a vision of the future and describe the exciting developments that will allow us to meet the challenges ahead. Although most of you know that the ACR is associated with a foundation, I find that many of our members wonder what the REF does that is different from the mission and activities of the ACR and the ARHP. In the simplest terms, the ACR and the ARHP are engaged in improving the quality of our professional lives as rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals, while the core mission of the REF is to ensure the future of our specialty.

2008–2009 REF Award Recipients

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The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) ensures the future of rheumatology by guaranteeing that there will be well-trained rheumatologists and rheumatology health professionals to provide quality care to the patients who need it.

The RA Body Connection

Terry Hartnett  |  

Novel research explores a possible link between BMI and RA

Safety First

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Phase 1 clinical trials present recruitment challenges for rheumatology researchers

Help Find a Cure for RA

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The ACR REF established the Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) campaign in 2006 with one goal in mind: to find a cure for RA.

Healthy Bones in Children

Virginia Hughes  |  

Recent research provides insight into this important area of public health

Rethink Rheumatoid Arthritis Research

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Are there genetic indicators that can help rheumatologists identify the people who are at risk for developing the disease? Are there environmental factors that trigger rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? Simply put, what causes RA and how do we treat and cure it?

Tips to Access Journals Online

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Online access to Arthritis & Rheumatism and Arthritis Care & Research is a member benefit of the ACR and the ARHP. In order to use this benefit, you must activate your online access by creating a login specifically for the journals through a one-time registration process. Here is a Q&A to help you access journals online.