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Reading Rheum

Maripat Corr, MD; Daniel Hal Solomon, MD, MPH | February 1, 2008

Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature

Osteonecrosis, also called avascular necrosis or aseptic necrosis, is a condition in which the death of bone cells (due to decreased blood flow) can lead to pain and collapse of areas of bone. This collapse of bone, in turn, can lead to degenerative arthritis of nearby joints, most commonly the hips and knees. Less frequently affected are the shoulders, hands, and feet. In rare instances, osteonecrosis can occur in the jaw— resulting in pain and mouth ulceration. Osteonecrosis is not fatal, but can lead to pain, arthritis, problems with physical activity, and even the need for joint replacement. Most of the 10,000 to 20,000 Americans developing osteonecrosis annually are between age 20 and 50. These individuals usually have a history of serious trauma, corticosteroid use, excess alcohol intake, or other conditions including systemic lupus erythematosus, dysbarism (“the bends” that occur with scuba diving), blood disorders, HIV infection, and radiation therapy.

2008 ARHP Graduate Student Award

Staff | February 1, 2008

If you work in the field of rheumatology, you know the importance of mentoring students who show interest in the field. With the many specialty options presented to healthcare students, it is of vital importance to open the door to rheumatology.

Aloha from the 2007 AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting

Staff | February 1, 2008

The 2007 AMA House of Delegates interim meeting was held November 10–13 in Honolulu. The ACR was represented by its delegate, Melvin Britton, MD, and alternate delegate, Gary Bryant, MD.

Rheumatology with Rhythm

Rainer H. Straub, MD, and Maurizio Cutolo, MD | February 1, 2008

The circadian rhythm offers insight into treating rheumatic diseases

Pain Management Meditations

Gail C. Davis, RN, EdD | February 1, 2008

Thoughts from a career spent understanding—and alleviating—pain

Does Secondary Gain Exist?

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | February 1, 2008

How I learned to balance the complex equation of loss and gain from disease

The Symptoms or the Disease

David A. Fox, MD | February 1, 2008

Where should we focus?

Then and Now, Health Professionals Vital to Rheumatic Disease Treatment

Kimberly Kimpton, PT | January 1, 2008

With every decade of life, I am increasingly grateful for the advances that research has produced. These advances go much further than microwave ovens and cell phones. We have seen major strides in treatment of patients with rheumatic diseases.

New Merit Award Honors ARHP Advocate

Staff | January 1, 2008

Ann Kunkel, an advocate and healthcare profes- sional, knows the devastation arthritis can cause. All four of her children have some form of arthritis. “My kids have dealt with this disease for more than 20 years,” says Kunkel. The experience of raising four children with arthritis has been a driving force in Kunkel’s advocacy efforts for over 11 years.