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MCTD: Is It Just Letters?

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD | December 4, 2024

At a Great Debate session, speakers discussed whether mixed connective tissue disease is a distinct disease entity in rheumatology.

FDA Officials Discuss Extrapolation & Confusion Around Pediatric Therapies

Thomas R. Collins | December 3, 2024

A session at ACR Convergence 2024 addressed several recent drug approvals in pediatric rheumatology and a safety update for IL-1/IL-6 inhibitors.

Top Research in Rheumatoid Arthritis Presented at ACR Convergence 2024

Jeffrey Curtis, MD, MS, MPH | December 3, 2024

Why this research is relevant to clinicians today & researchers in the future WASHINGTON, D.C.—The ACR Convergence 2024 meeting in Washington, D.C., reflected the continued advancement of science and practical research in the field of rheumatoid arthritis. Highlights this year centered on new RA treatments and new uses of existing treatments; the use of artificial…

ARP Keynote: Empathy, Communication, Collaboration Key to a Good Patient Experience

Thomas R. Collins | December 2, 2024

At the ARP Keynote lecture at ACR Convengence 2024, Sandra Mintz, RN, MS, discussed the importance of empathy & trust-building between doctors & their rheumatology patients.

Considerations for Lung Transplants in Patients with SARD-ILD

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD | December 2, 2024

At this ACR Convergence 2024 session, Sonye Danoff, MD, PhD, discussed many factors that need to be considered before referring patients with SARD-ILD for lung transplantation.

Rheumatology Workforce for the 21st Century

Mary Beth Nierengarten | November 26, 2024

As rheumatology care evolves into a team-based approach, the workforce is expanding to incorporate advanced practice providers, physical therapists and social workers, all of whom can play vital roles in patient care.