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DNA Methylation Modifies Genetic Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | April 12, 2013

A first-of-its-kind study has been published that integrates genotype and epigenotype data across the entire genome.

President’s Perspective: ACR Calls on Members to Advance Rheumatology

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | April 1, 2013

Members’ support and participation is needed to strengthen the ACR’s lobbying efforts with Congress

Rheuminations: New Rules for Rheumatologists

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | April 1, 2013

Transparent hospital costs, salary caps for senior hospital executives, and no more faxes top one rheumatologist’s wish list for revised healthcare rules

Speak Out Rheum: ACR/EULAR Exchange Program Expands Rheumatology Networks

Christian Beyer, MD, Neil Basu, MD, and Hans Ulrich Scherer, MD | April 1, 2013

Three young European rheumatologists share their experience in the 2012 ACR/EULAR international academic exchange program

How Rheumatologists Can Win Support and Influence Congress

Staff | April 1, 2013

Ways to use the ACR’s advocacy toolkit to contact Congressional representatives and articulate your message to lawmakers

American College of Rheumatology Advances Pediatric Rheumatology through Residents Program

Staff | April 1, 2013

The ACR’s Pediatric Rheumatology Residents Program is designed to motivate trainees to pursue the subspecialty

Award Recipient Advances Rheumatology Education with e-Learning Tools

Staff | April 1, 2013

With a grant from the ACR’s Rheumatology Research Foundation, Christopher Collins, MD, is supplying e-learning tools for use in rheumatology education

Why Oral Corticosteroids Should Not be Used in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Anthony S. Russell, MA, MB, BCHIR | April 1, 2013

Steroid use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been linked to higher mortality rates, greater rate of infections, more cases of pneumonia, and serious gastrointestinal events

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: New Insights into Bone Erosion and Formation Heighten Prospects for Therapies

Thomas R. Collins | April 1, 2013

Studies look at how the balance between osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and osteoblast mediated bone formation is undermined in people with arthritic conditions

Negotiating Tips for Careers in Private Practice, Academia, and Industry

Mary Beth Nierengarten | March 29, 2013

Rheumatologists need to be aware of the fine art of negotiating contracts when seeking employment. Here are some tips.