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A Golden Anniversary

Jane Jerrard | November 1, 2007

Arthritis & Rheumatism Celebrates Its 50th Year

What Gets a Good Rheumatologist Sued?

Dennis J. Boyle, MD | November 1, 2007

Pitfalls to avoid and habits that protect you from malpractice suits

Pursue Remission

Carol A. Wallace, MD | November 1, 2007

Disease remission should be the goal for all rheumatologists treating childhood arthritis

Urge Congress to Support the Arthritis Act

Staff | October 1, 2007

The ACR strongly urges Congress to enact the “Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007” (S. 626/H.R.1283), introduced by Senators Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Christopher Bond (R-Mo.) and Representatives Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.).

Enhanced Opportunities at the 2007 Meeting

Staff | October 1, 2007

The AMPC is using more translational components as a way of increasing the basic scientist’s interaction with clinicians, he explains. In keeping with this, the meeting will offer sessions on osteoclasts, implications for the development and treatment of osteoarthritis, T-cell subsets, and a year in review – all of which will be of interest to both the clinician and the basic researcher.

Let’s Talk Tech

Neal S. Birnbaum, MD | October 1, 2007

As microchips permeate medicine, our new council will spearhead electronic initiatives

Education Beyond the Classroom

Jane Jerrard | October 1, 2007

The Committee on Education provides the resources you need to keep up to date

To Measure is to Know

Gretchen Henkel | October 1, 2007

Piet van Riel, MD, PhD, shepherd of RA improvement criteria

Coding Corner Answer

Staff | September 1, 2007

September’s coding answer

Annual REF 5K Run/Walk to Take Place in Boston

Staff | September 1, 2007

The REF 5K Run/Walk is the ACR REF’s premier event to raise funds to ensure the future of rheumatology. Since 2001, more than 1,700 walkers and supporters have gathered at the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting and have raised more than $300,000 to help fund the REF’s awards and grants program. But it’s more than just an event; it celebrates the amazing progress we’re making together to fund rheumatology fellowship training and encourage highly trained people to enter the specialty.