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Wisconsin Rheumatology Association Targets Rural Workforce Shortages, Advocacy Needs

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Now in its 16th year, the Wisconsin Rheumatology Association engages and supports rheumatology professionals through advocacy sessions, annual meetings and continuing medical education-accredited events.

Modern Treatment Tied to Low Disease Activity in Pregnant RA Patients

Lisa Rapaport  |  

(Reuters Health)—Many pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may achieve low disease activity in the third trimester with a modern treatment regimen that includes anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) medications, a recent study suggests. Researchers examined data on 309 patients with RA who were pregnant or trying to conceive and who were treated with modern treat-to-target…

The ACR’s 2020 Advocacy Year in Review

Blair Solow, MD, & Zachary Wallace, MD, MSc  |  

To say it has been an interesting (the science and the memes), tumultuous (the politics) and heartbreaking (the pandemic and social injustice) year is an understatement. There have been moments of grace and inspiration that we hope have kept everyone going.  As we look to 2021, we take lessons from our experiences in 2020. Washington,…

The Unapproved-Drugs Initiative Is Coming to an End

Jason Melehani, MD, PhD  |  

On Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a Notice through the Federal Register announcing the withdrawal of guidance documents that established the Unapproved Drugs Initiative. This Notice brings to an end a 14-year-old program that has been blamed for significantly contributing to the rising cost of some…

The ARP Revises Its Fundamentals of Rheumatology Course

Hiral Master, PT, PhD, MPH, Teresa J. Brady, PhD, Aileen Ledingham, PT, MS, PhD, & Carole Dodge, OT, CHT, on behalf of the ARP eLearning Subcommittee  |  

The ARP’s revised Fundamentals of Rheumatology Course (FRC) will soon be released on the ACR website. The course was revamped by interdisciplinary rheuma­tology professionals emphasizing an inter-professional approach to patient care. It is intended to reach a broad audience, including nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, psychologists and social workers to name a few. However,…

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Case Report: A Lupus Patient with Abdominal Pain

Emily Purcell, MD, Colin Ligon, MD, MHS, & Chris T. Derk, MD, MS  |  

Our patient was a 33-year-old, 5’2″ Asian woman with a past medical history of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The diagnosis was based on serologies positive for anti-nuclear antibodies (ANAs), as well as antibodies to Sm, RNP and SSA. Her illness included neuropsychiatric and cutaneous involvement. She also had a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.  She presented…

Smart, Stem Cell-Based Implants May Revolutionize the Treatment of Arthritis

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Recent breakthroughs in stem cell-based treatments for arthritis may help delay joint replacement for some patients. Farshid Guilak, PhD, described the methods for creating bioartificial cartilage, its implications for inflammation, disease flare and more.