E) Impetigo
Dermatology Case Answer D: May
D) Dyshidrotic eczema
Dermatology Case Answer B: May
B) Keratoderma blennorrhagicum
Dermatology Case Answer A: May
A) Pustular ‘Id’ reaction
Dermatology Case Answer C: May
C) Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)–α-induced palmoplantar pustular psoriasis
What Adult Rheumatologists Need to Know about Juvenile Arthritis
How to recognize distinctions between pediatric and adult arthritis
New Treatment Paradigm Suggested for Osteoarthritis
Multidisciplinary group advocates for healthcare model to identify those at risk of developing OA or who have early stage disease
Dermatology Case Question: May
Test your diagnostic knowledge with this cutaneous eruption on the palms and soles
ACR 2014 Winter Rheumatology Symposium Keeps Tradition Alive
Clinicians gather each year in Snowmass, Colo. to learn from top experts in rheumatic disease—and ski with them
President’s Perspective: New ACR Lupus Initiative Program Helps Identify and Eliminate Bias in Rheumatology Practices
CME series “Conscious and Unconscious Biases in Healthcare: Focus on Lupus” has curriculum and tools to reduce healthcare disparities
Rheuminations: Circadian Rhythms May Play Role in Inflammatory Disease
Research into how the timing of light and dark exposures control our lives could provide clues to why some people have immunologic disorders
Speak Out Rheum: How the U.K. and U.S. Healthcare Models Stack Up
A national, socialized medical system has significant advantages over the often-fragmented, unequally distributed U.S. system of healthcare, says one rheumatologist
Letters: Contract Negotiation Concerns
Since decisions by healthcare insurers can be draconian, fostering a collegial relationship with a healthcare insurer’s negotiator can help forge agreements between providers, payers
Letters: More on the History of Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
These syndromes were completely ignored in U.S. literature for years
2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Scientific Program Preview
Program lineup features courses, sessions of interest to practicing clinicians, and basic and clinical investigators
Rheumatologist Finds ACR Volunteer Work Enriching Professionally and Personally
Kelly Weselman, MD, has advanced her clinical practice, improved her marketing skills, and advocated for rheumatology while working on ACR committees
Rheumatology Research Foundation Funds Study In Juvenile Arthritis
A Foundation grant is helping investigators develop tools to measure and describe disease activity in juvenile arthritis patients
ACR Boosts CME Credit Hours for Advanced Rheumatology Course
Increases affect ARC’s pediatric track, adult track, combined track, and individual modules
ACR Seeks Partners for Rheumatoid Arthritis Guideline Project
Individuals and teams invited to help American College of Rheumatology develop new clinical practice guidelines for RA care
ACR Board of Directors Advocates for Rheumatology on Capitol Hill
Members meet with Congress this month to discuss access to rheumatology, access to treatments, and funding for research
Coding Corner Answer: May Coding Challenge
Coding for a patient who gets five trigger-point injections
Practice Page: Get Involved with the ACR’s Affiliate Society Council
ASC members work with state and local societies to address regional issues affecting rheumatology practices
ACR Winter Rheumatology Symposium: Tips for ANCA Testing
How to select the correct testing method and interpret conflicting results from antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody tests
ACR Winter Rheumatology Symposium: The Search for Answers in Sjögren’s Syndrome
Research has led to greater understanding of the disease, potential for better treatment options
ACR Winter Rheumatology Symposium: Answers to Your Tough Questions about Rheumatic Disease Therapy
Panelists discuss vaccination, biologics and infection, methotrexate, cardiovascular risk, and serial immunoglobulin testing and imaging
ACR Winter Rheumatology Symposium: New Kinase Inhibitors Show Promise
Toxicity and appropriate targeting are challenges for small molecule researchers
Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Diagnosing Antisynthetase Syndrome
A variable combination of interstitial lung disease, myopathy, fever, joint involvement, and mechanic’s hands characterize this systemic autoimmune syndrome
Rheumatology Drug Updates
Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know
Ethics Forum: Patients’ Unplanned Pregnancies Present Counseling Issues for Rheumatologists
What to consider when advising a pregnant patient with rheumatoid arthritis whose fetus has been exposed to teratogenic medications
Rheum After 5: Retired Rheumatologist Rides and Collects Antique Motorcycles
Motorcycle enthusiast Paul Rochmis, MD, finds lure of metal, chrome, oil, and gasoline irresistible
Tech Talk: Contraption Reduces Pain of Rheumatic Therapy Injections
Innovative device called Buzzy applies high-frequency vibration sensation and cold to soothe sting of shots
Legal Updates: What Rheumatologists Should Consider Before Signing with an ACO
Medicare’s ACO physician exclusivity provisions may preclude participation in more than one accountable care organization
Coding Corner Question: May
Coding Trigger-Point Injection with 99213