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Letters: Remembering Rheumatology Pioneer Dr. Robert M. Stecher

Staff | September 1, 2013

Acclaimed rheumatologist is known for research on the effects of corticosteroids on rheumatoid arthritis and the role of genetics in rheumatic disease

Speak Out Rheum: Attacks Against Healthcare Providers in China Spur Chinese Rheumatologists to Heal Strained Doctor–Patient Relationships Through Technology

Qiang Tong, MD | September 1, 2013

The Chinese SLE treatment and research group (CSTAR) database serves as an information resource about lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic sclerosis, and a communication platform between health-care providers and rheumatology patients

Rheuminations: How Disruptive Technology Has Transformed the Medical School Classroom

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | September 1, 2013

iPads, social media, and massive, open online classes have changed the way we teach

The Pharmacist’s Role in Managing Rheumatic Diseases

Carissa Flick, PharmD, and Jessica Farrell, PharmD | August 1, 2013

An overview of the many benefits pharmacists can bring to a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Coding Corner Question: August

Staff | August 1, 2013

Test your coding knowledge for a separate identifiable service billed for a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

ACR 2013 State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium: Diagnosis and Management of Vasculitis

Kathy Holliman | August 1, 2013

The latest on Behçet’s syndrome, infectious arthritis, and central nervous system vasculitis

Healthcare Providers Must Get Compliant with HIPAA Privacy Practices

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | August 1, 2013

Failure to have an updated Notice of Privacy Practices by September 23, 2013 could result in fines and penalties

Rheum with a View: How Should We Train Rheumatology Fellows?

Richard S. Panush, MD | August 1, 2013

Regulatory mandates in the ACGME’s Next Accreditation System aim to improve the way rheumatologists are trained, but they might not have the desired effect

New Methodology to Improve Cartilage Repair

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | July 31, 2013

A single treatment with recombinant acid ceramidase improves the chondrogenic phenotype of primary chondrocytes and leads to an increased yield of mesenchymal stem cells. (posted July 31, 2013)

Quality Patient Care in Rheumatology a Challenge to Define, Measure

Staff | July 1, 2013

Rapid change and increasing costs in healthcare have sparked renewed interest in providing high-quality care, but demonstrating quality is difficult