Arthritis is the primary cause of disability among U.S. military veterans and the second most common reason for medical discharge from the U.S. Army. One in three veterans is diagnosed with arthritis, compared with one in five members of the general U.S. population. It is important to keep in mind that these statistics reflect only…
Rheumatology Research Foundation-Funded Study Shows Promise for New RA Treatments
Joseph Holoshitz, MD, and his laboratory have made significant advances in understanding a genetic risk factor of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This knowledge has grown into discoveries that could lead to new RA treatments in just a few years. “There was a critical point in time when we had a big idea, but funding was a…
Rheumatology Research Foundation Expands Studies in Rheumatic Diseases Through Career Support
For the past 30 years, the Rheumatology Research Foundation has been an invaluable resource for investigators looking to further their careers and expand essential research into rheumatic diseases. Among the Foundation’s many award recipients is Robert Plenge, MD, PhD. In 2008, Dr. Plenge received a grant from the Foundation to pursue finding a genetic basis…
Small Grants Fund Physical Activity to Combat OA
To increase access to community-based physical activity for arthritis patients, the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance has awarded funding to three programs designed to implement evidence-based physical activity programs and osteoarthritis education in their communities…
Rheumatology Research Foundation Funding Aids Researcher’s Career
For 30 years, the Rheumatology Research Foundation has been funding research and advancing treatments. During that time, Leonard L. Dragone, MD, PhD, received a Foundation award to help look for new strategies to treat autoimmune and inflammatory diseases in mouse models. Then, he was working as an assistant professor of pediatrics and immunology at the…
Rheumatology Research Foundation Receives $1 Million Donation
Norman B. Gaylis, MD, provides funds to benefit physician-driven medical research; establish ongoing research award for practicing rheumatologists
Rheumatology Research Foundation Support Helps Investigator Advance Study into Osteoclasts
Researcher Julia Charles, MD, PhD, gets additional funding support from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Gaining Support
Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute executives review PCORI’s funding, research focus and the importance of including patients as partners
American Medical Association House of Delegates Annual Meeting Update
AMA delegation chair Gary L. Bryant, MD, outlines AMA’s progress with ongoing initiatives, new resolutions submitted by the ACR
Advocate for Rheumatology Issues During Election Season
The ACR encourages members to meet with elected officials during Congress’ fall recess