Studies explore role of STING pathway in bone remodeling, denosumab to reduce fracture risk, autotaxin’s role in fibrosis, SSc
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Regulatory T Cells
Rheumatology experts explore ways Treg cells contribute to autoimmune diseases, RA
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
Research shows women with RA at risk of preterm birth
Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners Can Help Grow Rheumatology Practices
Tips to establish collaborative patient care models with your PAs, NPs
Mind-Body Focus Can Improve Treatment, Outcomes in Rheumatic Disease
Recognizing psychological effects of chronic conditions can help rheumatologists implement multidisciplinary approach to patient care
Imaging in Ankylosing Spondylitis
MRI inflammation, fat and new bone formation in the sacroiliac joints, spine in patients with AS
Biosimilar for Infliximab Launched in Europe
Plus, updates on arhalofenate, ALO-02, and other rheumatology drug news, safety information
Tech Talk: HealthPatch MD Latest in Wearable Health Devices
HealthPatch, Body Guardian, other wearable cardiac monitors could be considered for wider use among patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Ethics Forum: Terminating Hospital Consulting Services
Ethical considerations for rheumatologists in terminating consultative services to a community hospital
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Macrophage Activation Syndrome
The pathogenesis of and new classification criteria for MAS
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Bone Fracture Concerns in Children
Recognizing, reducing risk of bone fractures in pediatric patients with rheumatic disease, taking glucocorticoid therapy
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Autoimmune Connective Tissue Diseases and Cancer
Links between autoimmunity, malignancy prompt rheumatologists to include cancer screening for patients
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Methotrexate Use in Patients with RA
Review of clinical research on methotrexate therapy, effect on patients’ functionality, tolerability, adverse events
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Sjögren’s Complications
Tips to screen for, treat central or peripheral nervous system disorders, lymphoma in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Super Proteins Eyed in Therapies for Rheumatic Diseases
Immunoglobulin superfamily of proteins, CTLA-4 and PD-1, may generate treatments for RA, SLE
The Diagnostic View: Assess Your Rheumatology Knowledge
Radiograph, MR images of a 55-year-old man with chronic back pain
The Diagnostic View: Our Findings
Radiograph, MR images reveal symmetric erosive sacroiliitis in a patient who was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis
Medication Non-Adherence by Rheumatology Patients & What Rheumatologists Can Do
Lack of efficacy, poor DAS scores may be misinterpreted as a drug failure
Advice Rheumatologists Can Share with Patients Planning to Relocate, a Patient Perspective
Tips for stocking up on medications, providing comprehensive health history to new physicians and coping with stress
Podiatry for Rheumatologists: Treating Patients’ Foot Complaints
Tips for diagnosing, managing hallux rigidus, metatarsalgia, neuroma and rear foot problems in rheumatology patients
HIPAA Security Standards: What Rheumatologists Need to Know
Maintain compliance with updated federal rules governing privacy protection for patient health information
Congressional Lawmakers Every Rheumatologist Should Know
Key leaders, committee members who can influence federal issues relevant to rheumatology
The ACR’s Affiliate Societies Council Chair Backs Advocacy
Howard Blumstein, MD, urges rheumatologists to recruit patient advocates, visit legislators, attend state society meetings
Coding Corner Question: April
Coding for an office visit by a patient with osteoarthritis who has a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
Coding Corner Answer: April
Coding for an office visit by a patient with osteoarthritis who has a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan
Former Foundation President Reflects on 30 Years of Research & Training
Q&A with inaugural president Arthur Weaver, MD, MS, as the Foundation marks its 30th anniversary
Rheumatology Practice Manager’s Role in Managing Rheumatic Disease
Operational, budgetary, financial and human resource responsibilities typically fall under practice managers’ domains
In Memoriam: Remembering Rheumatologists Stephen M. Krane, MD, Nathan J. Zvaifler, MD, Franc Alexander ‘Andy’ Barada Jr., MD
Professional rheumatology community mourns loss of physicians who made great contributions to specialty
Rheumatology Research Foundation Receives $1 Million Donation
Norman B. Gaylis, MD, provides funds to benefit physician-driven medical research; establish ongoing research award for practicing rheumatologists
Can DIY Medicine Tame Rampaging Healthcare Costs?
High health insurance deductibles, physician charges, medication expenses spur patients to seek less costly lab testing, surgical procedures, prescription drugs
Electronic Health Records Systems Distract Physicians from Patient Care
Junior rheumatologist says EHRs equal the ‘End of Humane Reasoning’ when it comes to patient care, practice management
Value of Patient Care Services in Rheumatology Gets Boost
By developing guidelines, quality measures, data on patient outcomes, the ACR helps rheumatologists translate the value of their work to the world
New Therapeutics for Osteoarthritis May Be in Sight
Overview of OA pathogenesis, recent discoveries suggest new treatment strategies are possible