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Race May Not Be a Risk Factor for Giant Cell Arteritis

Past research has identified being of Northern European descent as a risk factor, among others such as age, sex and HLA DRB1, for developing giant cell arteritis (GCA). But new research casts doubts on this idea, finding that rates of biopsy proven GCA may not differ by race… [Read More]

Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Healthcare Anti-Kickback Rules

(Reuters)—The Trump administration has proposed changes to federal anti-kickback provisions that restrict the kinds of patient referrals doctors can make, saying it will improve healthcare… [Read More]

One-Quarter of Every U.S. Healthcare Dollar Wasted

(Reuters Health)—About a quarter of the dollars spent on healthcare in the U.S. may be wasted, a new analysis suggests. Six types of waste in… [Read More]

Clinical Insights into Gout Management: Rheumatology Drugs at a Glance Pt. 4

Three clinical experts on gout offer their insights into common management errors, clinical pearls, new safety data from the FDA and the role of biologic therapies in the management of gout. [Read More]

Professional Coaching Improves Physician Wellbeing

Many physicians struggle with work–life balance, and burnout is a growing professional concern. New research suggests professional coaching may effectively reduce emotional exhaustion in physicians and improve their quality of life… [Read More]

Ethics Forum: What Are Conflicts of Interest?

Results from an ethics survey presented to attendees at the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting highlight the complexities and challenges of assessing potential conflicts of interest. [Read More]

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