We have just learned that Dr. Hal Paulus passed away on April 5, 2019. We are reposting this story today in his memory and will share additional information as we learn it.
Has Rheumatology Become a More Attractive Career?
Rheumatology has historically been a less common career choice than other internal medicine subspecialties, but that may be changing…
Myocardial Inflammation Associated with RA Disease Activity
Introduction: Heart failure, a key contributor to cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality, is associated with fewer symptoms and higher (preserved) ejection fraction, but higher mortality rates, in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients than among those in the general population. In the general population, higher levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines, such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF)…
The RISE Registry: A Powerful Collaboration Tool for Clinicians & Researchers
Practice-based evidence, like that in the RISE registry, can be used to describe trends in patient care, look at comparative effectiveness of interventions and much more.
Applications Invited for Arthritis & Rheumatology Editor in Chief
The ACR Committee on Journal Publications announces the search for the position of editor in chief of Arthritis & Rheumatology. The official term of the next Arthritis & Rheumatology editorship is July 1, 2020–June 30, 2025; however, some of the duties of the new editor will begin during a transition period starting April 1, 2020….
Foundation Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for 10th Consecutive Year
The Rheumatology Research Foundation’s strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned yet another four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the 10th consecutive time the Foundation has earned this top distinction. Only 1% of charities have ever received 10 consecutive four-star evaluations, indicating the Foundation outperforms…
New Study: Does Urate-Lowering Therapy Reduce Gout-Patient Mortality?
Results of a recent study in Arthritis & Rheumatology fail to clarify whether urate-lowering therapies may potentially reduce mortality risk in patients with gout.1 The study also underscores the fact that many physicians are not following the ACR guideline to help their patients achieve target serum urate levels. Partly because of this, it remains unclear…
Research Suggests Th17 Cells Have Microbiota-Dependent Role in RA
A growing body of research is elucidating the role of intestinal microbiota in several autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research published in December 2018 Arthritis & Rheumatology increases our understanding of the “extent and nature of mucosal immune activation during preclinical arthritis.”1 The research objective, according to the report, was to “dissect intestinal mucosal immune…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Lower Among Smokers Who Quit
(Reuters Health)—Adults who quit smoking decades ago may have a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than people who gave up cigarettes more recently, a U.S. study suggests. Smoking has long been linked to an increased risk of RA, and quitting can reduce this risk. But the new study offers fresh evidence that years of…
Tainted Research Repeatedly Re-Used to Assess Drug Effectiveness
(Reuters Health)—A new study shows how fake news—specifically, information about scientific research that may be tainted by fraud—keeps getting spread through the medical literature, misleading doctors about the safety and effectiveness of the drugs they prescribe. At issue is the failure of medical journals to flag research that’s been identified by the U.S. Food and…
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