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As part of the Review Course on Friday Nov. 15 at ACR Convergence 2024, Iain McInnes, MD, will present a session on Challenging Cases in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Case reports represent a healthcare encounter involving a real person with a real clinical problem. They encourage discussions of real-world concerns and experiences, supporting knowledge acquisition and enhancing…
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a prototypic autoimmune disease that primarily affects young women and causes a wide range of inflammatory manifestations. Its hallmark is the production of antibodies to components of the cell nucleus (anti-nuclear antibodies [ANAs]). …
We are sad to announce that we have learned of the passing of several ACR Masters this summer: Arthur Grayzel, MD; Sheldon Cooper, MD; and David W. Templin, MD.
A school science project demonstrates that flipbooks can be a useful educational tool for patients and their families to learn about rheumatic conditions and their treatment.
Dr. Mrinalini Dey of London was invited to present her research at the 2023 Rheumatology Research Workshop in Orlando. She describes the experience here.
Current knowledge of receptor-ligand interactions, cell signaling, and transcriptional regulation derive from studies of type I interferon. The design of novel therapeutics is informed by the advances in investigation of type I interferon, with the potential for important impacts on patient management.
Dedicated to advancing rheumatology education worldwide On Feb. 24, 2024, distinguished professor of medicine and rheumatology Debashish Danda, MBBS, MD, DM, FRCP, was lost to the world following a tragic motor vehicle accident. Dr. Danda was highly respected both in his home country of India and on the international stage for his contributions to advancing…
To work together effectively, clinicians and rheumatology professionals need to understand the roles of every member of the interdisciplinary team. To enhance this understanding, the ARP Interprofessional Practice & Management Committee has undertaken a project to describe the modern roles of members of the interdisciplinary team in a series of fact sheets. The first three…
A journey of excellence by a quintessential rheumatologist Robert James Lloyd Jr., MD, FACP, MACR, passed away peacefully on Feb. 4, 2024, at his home in Falls Church, Va. Bob, as he was known to loved ones, was born in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 1943. He grew up in Providence, R.I., where he attended…