ACR BEYOND LIVE—Among patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), lupus nephritis remains one of the leading causes of mortality, and patients with both SLE and end-stage renal disease demonstrate standardized mortality ratios higher than 60 times that of patients with SLE who have normal kidney function.1 Although the ACR Guidelines for Screening, Treatment, and Management…
Jason Liebowitz, MD, is a rheumatologist with Skylands Medical Group in Rockaway, N.J. He completed his undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. He attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, where he also served as a chief resident. He completed his rheumatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins University and was nominated for the 2019 Distinguished Fellow Award from the American College of Rheumatology. His research has been published in JAMA Internal Medicine, The Journal of Rheumatology, Arthritis Care and Research, The American Journal of Medicine and Medical Humanities. He is a co-editor of the textbook, Clinical Innovation in Rheumatology: Past, Present, and Future, published in 2022. He greatly enjoys teaching trainees and caring for patients, which he considers a tremendous honor and privilege, and he is grateful to be able to cover medical conferences and contribute articles to The Rheumatologist.
Articles by Jason Liebowitz, MD
Clinical Pearls: What We Know About Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
ACR BEYOND LIVE—Much, if not all, of rheumatology relies on clinical interpretation of historical, laboratory and imaging information to formulate a coherent diagnosis and treatment plan—even when such information is incomplete or has multiple possible interpretations. One of the best examples of this situation pertains to nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), a condition that is just…
Preventing the Onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is It Possible?
ACR BEYOND LIVE—A moonshot concept in rheumatology has long been centered on the question of whether autoimmune disease can be cured. A less frequently posed inquiry, albeit equally important, is: Can the onset of autoimmune disease be prevented in the first place? At the 2020 ACR State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium, Kevin Deane, MD, PhD, associate professor…
The COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Should Know
Two rheumatologists offer advice on patient management during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Latest Advances in Sjögren’s, Scleroderma, RA, Gout & More
ATLANTA—At the ACR/ARP 2019 Annual Meeting, several widely renowned experts across an array of specialty subjects provided a comprehensive and compelling review of advances in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of a number of rheumatologic conditions. Sjögren’s Syndrome Frederick Vivino, MD, FACR, chief of rheumatology at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and professor of clinical medicine…
Clinical Pearls for Diagnosing & Treating Sjögren’s Syndrome
ATLANTA—Dry eyes and mouth are common symptoms in the general population. When patients report these symptoms to their primary care provider and other consultants, it may prompt a referral to a rheumatologist to rule out Sjögren’s syndrome. However, as discussed in the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting session, Sjögren’s Syndrome: Beyond the Dryness, evaluation of this…
The Educator’s Toolbox: How Clinicians Can Master the Art of Teaching & Giving Effective Feedback
Insights into how to effectively teach & communicate feedback to students were offered in this Annual Meeting session…
Baby on Board: The Rheumatologist’s Role in Family Planning for Patients with Lupus
For patients with lupus, family planning discussions are vital to achieving positive pregnancy outcomes & maintaining overall health…
Ankylosing Spondylitis & Uveitis: An Ophthalmologist’s Perspective
It’s often said the eyes are the window to the soul, and in the case of ankylosing spondylitis and other spondyloarthropathies, one can also say the eyes are the window to systemic disease. Although uveitis occurs in approximately 2–5% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, 6–9% of patients with psoriatic arthritis and 25% of patients…
Lessons from Master Clinicians: An Interview with Dr. Paul Plotz
Rheumatologists who are outstanding clinicians, provide consistently exceptional care to patients and serve as role models for colleagues and trainees are in the spotlight in our Lessons from a Master Clinician series. Here, we offer insights from clinicians who have achieved a level of distinction in the field of rheumatology. Paul Plotz, MD, is scientist…
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