http://www.the-rheumatologist.org The Rheumatologist : Current Issue http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722661/What_Adult_Rheumatologists_Need_to_Know_about_Juvenile_Arthritis.html <p>How to recognize distinctions between pediatric and adult arthritis</p> 2013-05-01T19:32:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722651/New_Treatment_Paradigm_Suggested_for_Osteoarthritis.html <p>Multidisciplinary group advocates for healthcare model to identify those at risk of developing OA or who have early stage disease</p> 2013-05-01T19:29:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722641/Dermatology_Case_Question_May.html <p>Test your diagnostic knowledge with this cutaneous eruption on the palms and soles</p> 2013-05-01T19:26:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722521/2013_ACRARHP_Annual_Meeting_Scientific_Program_Preview.html <p>Program lineup features courses, sessions of interest to practicing clinicians, and basic and clinical investigators</p> 2013-05-01T19:08:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722511/Rheumatologist_Finds_ACR_Volunteer_Work_Enriching_Professionally_and_Personally.html <p>Kelly Weselman, MD, has advanced her clinical practice, improved her marketing skills, and advocated for rheumatology while working on ACR committees</p> 2013-05-01T19:05:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722501/Rheumatology_Research_Foundation_Funds_Study_In_Juvenile_Arthritis.html <p>A Foundation grant is helping investigators develop tools to measure and describe disease activity in juvenile arthritis patients</p> 2013-05-01T19:01:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4746981/ACR_Boosts_CME_Credit_Hours_for_Advanced_Rheumatology_Course.html <p>Increases affect ARC&rsquo;s pediatric track, adult track, combined track, and individual modules</p> 2013-05-01T19:00:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722491/ACR_Seeks_Partners_for_Rheumatoid_Arthritis_Guideline_Project.html <p>Individuals and teams invited to help American College of Rheumatology develop new clinical practice guidelines for RA care</p> 2013-05-01T18:59:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722481/ACR_Board_of_Directors_Advocates_for_Rheumatology_on_Capitol_Hill.html <p>Members meet with Congress this month to discuss access to rheumatology, access to treatments, and funding for research</p> 2013-05-01T18:50:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722471/Coding_Corner_Answer_May_Coding_Challenge.html <p>Coding for a patient who gets five trigger-point injections</p> 2013-05-01T18:47:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722451/Practice_Page_Get_Involved_with_the_ACRs_Affiliate_Society_Council.html <p>ASC members work with state and local societies to address regional issues affecting rheumatology practices</p> 2013-05-01T18:43:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4723801/Coding_Corner_Question_May.html <p>Test your coding knowledge for trigger-point injections</p> 2013-05-01T13:31:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4746731/Dermatology_Case_Answer_E_May.html <p>E) Impetigo</p> 2013-05-14T14:13:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4746711/Dermatology_Case_Answer_D_May.html <p>D) Dyshidrotic eczema</p> 2013-05-14T14:10:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4746681/Dermatology_Case_Answer_B_May.html <p>B) Keratoderma blennorrhagicum</p> 2013-05-14T14:06:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4746651/Dermatology_Case_Answer_A_May.html <p>A) Pustular &lsquo;Id&rsquo; reaction</p> 2013-05-14T14:03:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4746641/Dermatology_Case_Answer_C_May.html <p>C) Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)&ndash;&alpha;-induced palmoplantar pustular psoriasis</p> 2013-05-14T13:56:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722361/Fellows_Forum_Case_Report_Diagnosing_Antisynthetase_Syndrome.html <p>A variable combination of interstitial lung disease, myopathy, fever, joint involvement, and mechanic&rsquo;s hands characterize this systemic autoimmune syndrome</p> 2013-05-01T18:14:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722351/Rheumatology_Drug_Updates.html <p>Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know</p> 2013-05-01T18:10:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722321/Ethics_Forum_Patients_Unplanned_Pregnancies_Present_Counseling_Issues_for_Rheuma.html <p>What to consider when advising a pregnant patient with rheumatoid arthritis whose fetus has been exposed to teratogenic medications</p> 2013-05-01T18:01:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722311/Rheum_After_5_Retired_Rheumatologist_Rides_and_Collects_Antique_Motorcycles.html <p>Motorcycle enthusiast Paul Rochmis, MD, finds lure of metal, chrome, oil, and gasoline irresistible</p> 2013-05-01T18:00:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722291/Tech_Talk_Contraption_Reduces_Pain_of_Rheumatic_Therapy_Injections.html <p>Innovative device called Buzzy applies high-frequency vibration sensation and cold to soothe sting of shots</p> 2013-05-01T17:52:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722611/Presidents_Perspective_New_ACR_Lupus_Initiative_Program_Helps_Identify_and_Elimi.html <p>CME series &quot;Conscious and Unconscious Biases in Healthcare: Focus on Lupus&quot; has curriculum and tools to reduce healthcare disparities</p> 2013-05-01T19:21:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722581/Rheuminations_Circadian_Rhythms_May_Play_Role_in_Inflammatory_Disease.html <p>Research into how the timing of light and dark exposures control our lives could provide clues to why some people have immunologic disorders</p> 2013-05-01T19:19:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722551/Speak_Out_Rheum_How_the_U_K__and_U_S__Healthcare_Models_Stack_Up.html <p>A national, socialized medical system has significant advantages over the often-fragmented, unequally distributed U.S. system of healthcare, says one rheumatologist</p> 2013-05-01T19:14:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722621/ACR_2014_Winter_Rheumatology_Symposium_Keeps_Tradition_Alive.html <p>Clinicians gather each year in Snowmass, Colo. to learn from top experts in rheumatic disease&mdash;and ski with them</p> 2013-05-01T19:24:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722431/ACR_Winter_Rheumatology_Symposium_Tips_for_ANCA_Testing.html <p>How to select the correct testing method and interpret conflicting results from antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody tests</p> 2013-05-01T18:40:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722421/ACR_Winter_Rheumatology_Symposium_The_Search_for_Answers_in_Sjogrens_Syndrome.html <p>Research has led to greater understanding of the disease, potential for better treatment options</p> 2013-05-01T18:35:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722401/ACR_Winter_Rheumatology_Symposium_Answers_to_Your_Tough_Questions_about_Rheumati.html <p>Panelists discuss vaccination, biologics and infection, methotrexate, cardiovascular risk, and serial immunoglobulin testing and imaging</p> 2013-05-01T18:25:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722391/ACR_Winter_Rheumatology_Symposium_New_Kinase_Inhibitors_Show_Promise.html <p>Toxicity and appropriate targeting are challenges for small molecule researchers</p> 2013-05-01T18:19:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722541/Letters_Contract_Negotiation_Concerns.html <p>Since decisions by healthcare insurers can be draconian, fostering a collegial relationship with a healthcare insurer&rsquo;s negotiator can help forge agreements between providers, payers</p> 2013-05-01T19:13:00Z http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/details/article/4722531/Letters_More_on_the_History_of_Polymyalgia_Rheumatica_and_Giant_Cell_Arteritis.html <p>These syndromes were completely ignored in U.S. literature for years</p> 2013-05-01T19:10:00Z