Tips for creating, maintaining and enforcing an effective plan
How to Engage Congress on Rheumatology Issues without Leaving Home
Ways to connect with Congressional leaders in their home districts
Coding Corner Answer: March
Coding for chemotherapy infusion with a drug reaction
The ACR’s Rheumatology.org Adds Tabs to Its Homepage
New “Announcements,” “In The News” tabs feature updates to the ACR’s programs, industry news and media coverage of the ACR/ARHP annual meeting
Rheumatology Research Foundation Support Helps Investigator Advance Study into Osteoclasts
Researcher Julia Charles, MD, PhD, gets additional funding support from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
The Diagnostic View: Assess Your Rheumatology Knowledge
Radiograph, MR images of 54-year-old woman with right elbow pain
Coding Corner Question: March
Coding for chemotherapy infusion with a drug reaction
Certolizumab Pegol Drug Studies Find No New Safety Issues
Plus, updates on clazakizumab, hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules and other rheumatology drug news, safety information
Beware Antitrust Laws When Considering Healthcare Mergers
Analysis of laws governing collaboration of healthcare systems, hospitals and physician practices should be done before consolidating
The Diagnostic View: Our Findings
Radiograph, MR images reveal pigmented villonodular synovitis in 54-year-old woman with right elbow pain
Patient’s Journey with Rheumatoid Arthritis Redefines ‘Treat to Target’
Rheumatologist Richard Brasington, MD, says patient John Reigstad’s active participation in treatment decisions shows how much improving quality of life matters
Rheumatologists on the Move
Awards, appointments and announcements in the world of rheumatology
NIAMS’ Intramural Research Programs Foster Spirit of Discovery
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases program recognized for excellence in training, innovation
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Immunology Update on Innate Lymphoid Cells
Experts highlight research on the overlap in innate and acquired immune responses underlying rheumatic diseases
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Microbiota Power
Gut bacteria may hold clues to breakthrough rheumatic disease treatments
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Innate Immunity at the Core of Rheumatic Disease
Rheumatology Research Foundation Memorial Lectureship honors work of renowned rheumatologist Stephen Malawista, MD
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Diagnosis, Management of Sarcoidosis in the Heart, Central Nervous System
Without reliable diagnostic tests or evidence-based treatment guidelines, patient symptoms critical to diagnosing disease
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Rheumatoid Arthritis Management Treatment Recommendations
The ACR shares highlights of in-development guidelines for RA combination strategies, live vaccines and biologics
Chronic Osteoarthritis Management Initiative Calls for Better OA Screening, Treatment
COAMI work group advocates to make early detection, intervention and comprehensive care models integral to medical care
Case Report: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Degenerative Disk Disease
Combination therapy includes abatacept for patient with erosive, chronic RA, underlying osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease
Does Gastric Bypass Result in Reduced Absorption of Methotrexate?
Data suggest changes in physiology of the gut post-bariatric surgery may result in medication malabsorption of immunosuppressive drugs
Rheumatology Practice Merger Pros and Cons
What physicians should consider before they add partners, expand their practice
Seizures in Lupus
Case report highlights important twist to differential diagnosis of neuropsychiatric lupus
Glucocorticoid Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis Management Focus of Ongoing Debate
Questions around prescribing steroids as bridge therapy, in long-term low dosages, or low-dose timed-release formulas, or not at all evoke controversy among rheumatologists
Skin Disease in Rheumatology Patients Should Prompt Collaboration with Dermatologists
Patients with conditions that don’t resolve with topical steroids are signal for referral
Generic Colchicine Approved for Gout Prophylaxis
The cost for therapeautic gout treatment may soon go down, thanks to a recent court ruling
First Symposium of the Russian American Consortium for Excellence in Rheumatology Meets in Moscow
Rheumatologists, immunologists from both countries gather, mark new era of collegiality between counterparts
The ACR 2015 State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium Scheduled May 1–3 in Chicago
Rheumatology experts to discuss latest therapeutic developments, research findings, scientific advances in specialty
Changes to Rheumatology Maintenance of Certification Program Imminent
The ACR supports revisions planned by the American Board of Internal Medicine to modify its MOC program
Respect Rheumatologists as Responsible Adults: A Call for MOC Reform
A rheumatologist says current maintenance of certification requirements put unnecessary stress on clinicians
When Rheumatology and Cancer Collide
Chronic inflammation, cancer and autoimmunity are inextricably linked
Volunteers Essential to Future of the ACR, ARHP
The ACR/ARHP presidents call for more volunteers, highlight advantages of working to advance rheumatology
Giant Cell Arteritis Challenging to Diagnose, Manage
Common form of primary vasculitis difficult to identify, treat, but latest research suggests potential new therapeutic targets