Relapses are common, but difficult to predict and prevent.
American College of Rheumatology Simple Tasks Campaign Marks One Year
Campaign raises awareness about rheumatologists and rheumatic diseases.
EULAR 2012: MicroRNAs’ Role in Rheumatic Diseases Coming into Sharper Focus
MicroRNAs are poised to play a big role in the future understanding and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Why We Are Advocates
Rheumatology advocacy efforts are paying off in 2012.
Life, Happiness, and the Pursuit of Rheumatology
What makes rheumatologists such a happy group?
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Networking
The 2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting is an opportunity to network with rheumatology colleagues from around the world.
American College of Rheumatology Award Provides Researchers Time for Career Development
The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) initiated the ACR REF Rheumatology Investigator Award, which supports junior investigators as they are developing a project that will compete for NIH funding.
Coding Corner Question: September’s Coding Challenge
How the case is coded.
Coding Corner Answer: September’s Coding Challenge
A 60-year-old male patient with rheumatoid arthritis on traditional Medicare was admitted to the hospital for a right knee replacement surgery.
The Role of Social Media in a Rheumatology Practice
Social media presents an opportunity to enhance the visibility of your practice, connect clinical staff with patients, and to create a network outside the walls of your clinic.
Join 125 Colleagues and Patients to Bring Rheumatology’s Message to Capitol Hill
Rheumatology professionals and patients attending the ACR’s Advocates for Arthritis conference will convene on Capitol Hill to speak with lawmakers about issues affecting the rheumatology community.
New Fraud Detection Probes by Medicare
The National Fraud Prevention Program aims to cut the rate of improper payment claims in half.
Managing a Profitable Medical Practice
Managing a medical practice requires planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
EULAR 2012: Rewards in Risk Factor Research
Investigations of infection and comorbidities offers hints to better understanding of rheumatoid arthritis.
Drug Diversion Concerns on the Rise
Medications removed from legitimate supply channels can affect both physician and patient.
Ethics Forum: The Ethical Side of End-of-Life Decisions
The role of the consulting physicians in the ICU, the concept of medical futility, and the management of complex patients when the goals of care may be changing.
EULAR 2012: Partnership Between Physician and Patient
Patient involvement a valuable tool, especially in less common rheumatic disorders.
Texting May Have a Role in Managing Rheumatology Patients
Study gauged patient use of the Internet, e-mail, and text messaging and to assessed their willingness to receive electronic reminders.
Extended Warranties for Medical Equipment
The art of purchasing a piece of medical equipment requires the perfect combination of medical, financial, business, and legal expertise.
Why Did Rheumatoid Arthritis Begin in 1800?
The connection between periodontal disease and RA.
Drug Updates: Lorcaserin, Acetaminophen, and More
information on new approvals and medication safety