ASC Chair Gwenesta B. Melton, MD, shares the connections and activities that are helping the council develop stronger ties in and outside the ACR.
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Ellen M. Gravallese, MD, Now an APLAR Master
As the Asia-Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR) convened its 26th annual congress in Singapore this August, Ellen M. Gravallese, MD, was honored as an APLAR Master. Dr. Gravallese is currently the Theodore Bevier Bayles Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Boston, chief of the Division of Rheumatology, Inflammation and Immunity at Brigham…
Ethics Forum: The ACR Code in Practice
Ethical conduct is the cornerstone of any professional organization, particularly when its decisions have an impact on public health. The ACR recognizes the importance of upholding ethical standards and has established a Code of Ethics to guide its members. Here we explore the practical application of the ACR’s Code of Ethics.1 Manage Potential Conflicts Central…
Role Reversal: When the Doctor Becomes a Patient
It was like a reverse Uno card had been thrown onto the table. My patient was now asking his rheumatologist, “Are you okay? You look like you’re in a lot of pain.” He was right. I was wincing trying to get up from my seat and limping trying to get a few steps over to…
Palliative Care for Inclusion Body Myositis, a Case Report
“Our patients’ goals for their care aren’t always the same as ours. We’re typically focused on disease control, and they’re often focused on quality of life. Having ongoing discussions about care goals is the only way to know when it’s time to switch gears. Would you know when to refer your patients to palliative care?…
Anti-Nuclear Antibodies & Nuclear Molecules in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prototypic autoimmune disease that primarily affects young women and causes a wide range of inflammatory manifestations. Its hallmark is the production of antibodies to components of the cell nucleus (anti-nuclear antibodies [ANAs]). …
ACR Offers Resources & Personalized Help for Practice Management Questions
ACR staff can help members navigate questions on all areas of practice management.
Heading to D.C. for ACR Convergence 2024? Add Your Lawmakers to Your Itinerary
If you’re headed to Washington, D.C., this November for ACR Convergence 2024, plan now to schedule meetings with your members of Congress. Your voice as a constituent can help your lawmakers understand which policies are good for healthcare as they consider a critical end-of-year funding package.
Calling Young Rheumatologist Leaders
The ACR is seeking a representative to the Young Physician Section of the AMA House of Delegates who will join the ACR’s delegation at future HOD meetings and advance issues important to rheumatology.
What’s New in Large Vessel Vasculitis
The large vessel vasculitides were a major focus of the 21st International Vasculitis Workshop held in Barcelona in April. The biennial conference brings together specialists from multiple disciplines, including rheumatology, nephrology and immunology, to discuss cutting-edge vasculitis research. This article reviews important points regarding the pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of both giant cell arteritis and…
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