Researchers from California and Texas have identified a new genetic syndrome that is characterized by systemic autoimmune disease of the lung and joints. The syndrome is driven by a genetic variant of a vesicular transport protein and is the first documented association between intracellular transport and autoimmunity. Levi B. Watkin, PhD, postdoctoral fellow at Baylor…
Deborah L. Parks, MD, entertains audiences as a part-time performer with St. Louis Symphony Choir, sings at local hospital outpatient center
Legislative news on biosimilars, safety warning on epidural corticosteroid injections, and other drug updates rheumatologists need to know
A rheumatologist at the ACR’s State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium in Chicago recalls history of immunology, urges scientists to further explore relationship between autoimmunity, microbiomes
Rheumatology experts at the ACR’s State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium in Chicago discuss latest drug therapies, insights into axial spondyloarthritis and bone erosion, repair
Test your diagnostic knowledge with this case of multiple erythematous, slightly hyperpigmented waxy papules coalescing into plaques without scale over both distal lower extremities
Advanced imaging technique allows physicians to detect deposition of monosodium urate crystals not apparent in physical exams and better diagnose gout
Sarah Troxell, RN, BSN, imparts what she’s learned about RA and medication management, assembling a team of health professionals and battling other health issues
Rheumatologists at the ACR’s State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium in Chicago discuss medication alternatives to bisphosphonates that reduce bone resorption, build bone density and may provide new treatment options
Know what’s included in the federal False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute and other regulations and guidelines to prevent Medicare abuse
Grant recipients who attended the 34th annual European Workshop for Rheumatology Research recall conference highlights, connecting with overseas colleagues
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After three years, the Foundation’s Journey to Cure initiative to recruit and train new rheumatologists has achieved 78% of its $60 million, five-year goal
Changes include modifying claims reporting mechanism as it relates to the rheumatoid arthritis measures group
Tips on scheduling in-office meetings in legislators’ home districts and which issues to discuss
Rheumatologist Humeira Badsha, MD, describes caring for rheumatology patients in the United Arab Emirates, launching the Emirates Arthritis Foundation
The rise and fall of rofecoxib and valdecoxib demonstrate the need for caution in new drug development
The American College of Rheumatology continues to monitor healthcare system changes under the ACA; educate rheumatologists, rheumatology health professionals
A case study reveals how late presentation of this rare, autosomal-recessive disorder, which can involve arthritis-like symptoms, can be mistaken for JIA
Current therapies target pathways of bone remodeling, but rheumatologists say a better understanding of the mechanisms of bone resorption, formation is needed to make an impact