Rick Brasington, MD, finds managing bees to harvest lavender honey a sweet hobby
Expansion of Mobile Health Apps Makes Physicians’ Job Easier
Rheumatologists choose, review top mobile health devices
Rheumatology Drug Updates, Trials, Safety Data
Information on acetaminophen restrictions; trials for clazakizumab, epratuzumab, romosozumab; and drug safety updates rheumatologists need to know
MicroRNA-Based Therapeutics Hold Promise Against Lupus, Other Rheumatic Diseases Note Experts at the ACR/ARHP’s 2013 Annual Meeting
Studies suggest deregulation, dysfunction of miRNAs in human, mice models of lupus may be future targets for gene therapy
Tips for Treating Pain, Depression in Patients with Rheumatic Disease Offered at the ACR/ARHP’s 2013 Annual Meeting
Observational pain scales, diagnostic tools, pharmacologic interventions, and support from psychologists, caregivers recommended
Global Perspectives on Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Addressed at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
Poverty, poor access to healthcare, cultural myths present challenges for rheumatologists caring for patients with RA in developing economic regions
Therapeutic Value of Colchicine in Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular Disease Explored at the ACR/ARHP Winter Rheumatology Symposium
Drug’s antiinflammatory properties may help alleviate pain in patients with OA, reduce risk of myocardial infarction, but toxicity, drug interactions need to be considered
Treatment Options, Guidelines for Managing Gout Discussed at the ACR/ARHP Winter Rheumatology Symposium
Better understanding of goals, effect of gout therapy with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, urate lowering medication needed to improve quality of care
Treating Early-Stage Spondyloarthritis May Prevent Disease Progression, Say Researchers at the ACR/ARHP Winter Rheumatology Symposium
Therapy with tumor necrosis factor inhibitors, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, ustekinumab in early stages of osteitis may halt molecular switching to bone-forming phenotype characteristic of SpA
Methotrexate May Mitigate Inflammatory Bone Disease Note Experts at the ACR/ARHP Winter Rheumatology Symposium
By regulating molecules key to osteoclast/osteoblast processes, methotrexate may reduce bone destruction in inflammatory arthritis, osteolysis, especially in combination with adenosine
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments Establish Quality Standards for Lab Tests
Categorization of health-assessment tests, certificates helps ensure test accuracy, reliability, and timeliness; plus, how to apply for a CLIA waiver
ACR’s Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education Course Helps Rheumatologists Expand Skills
Intermediate-level program features interventional cadaver workshop, teaches latest advances, application of musculoskeletal ultrasound to help physicians evaluate, manage patients’ pain, disease states
Rheumatology Research Foundation to Play Role in Developing New RA, Lupus Treatments
Foundation joins Accelerating Medicines Partnership, led by National Institutes of Health, to fast-track viable potential drug therapies for lupus, rheumatoid arthritis
Coding Corner Answer: April Coding Challenge
ICD-10 coding for a in-office x-rays, joint injection for patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Coding Corner Question: April
Test your ICD-10 coding knowledge for a 51-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis who receives in-office x-rays, joint injection
Deadline Approaches to Participate in Medicare EHR Incentive Program, aka Meaningful Use
2014 marks final year to reap financial benefits for adopting, implementing electronic health record system in physician practice
ARHP Member Donald R. Miller, PharmD, Named to FDA Arthritis Advocacy Committee
Dr. Miller, professor, chair of pharmacy practice at North Dakota State University, to evaluate new drugs seeking first-time FDA approval
2014 Clinical Rheumatology for Health Professionals Offers a Primer on X-ray Reading
ACR’s course teaches rheumatology health professionals to use and read plain X-rays in key rheumatic diseases
State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium Scheduled for April 26–27 in Chicago
ACR’s education and networking seminar to address latest in therapy, research, and scientific advances in rheumatology
ACR Board of Directors Tackles Slate of Business at Annual Meeting
Board welcomes 233 new and returning candidates, lends support to lupus classification criteria in partnership with EULAR, approves update of ACR policy statements and position statements at February meeting in Napa, Calif.
Growing up with Juvenile Arthritis
A pediatric patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis shares her perspective on living with the disease, importance of pediatric rheumatology care
Mobile Health Devices May Have Limited Use in Rheumatology
Challenges exist in developing m-health apps for rheumatology patients because of the difficulty in pinpointing what needs to be measured
ACR’s Benchmark Tool Quantifies Data about Rheumatology Workforce, Clinical Practice
Physicians’ survey covers weekly work hours, annual compensation, primary professional activity in clinical practice, and predominant source of payment for 682 rheumatologists nationwide
How Rheumatologists Can Boost Patient Understanding of Educational Materials
Choosing appropriate, pre-written disease fact sheets, or writing your own educational documents can help patients with low health literacy comprehend information about their condition
Exploring Kawasaki Disease
New epidemiologic data, clinical studies have shed light on diagnosis, treatments, patient outcomes for this childhood disease, but etiology is still unknown
Listen to Rick Brasington, MD, Discuss Beekeeping
Rheum after 5: April 2014