Richard Quinn is an award-winning journalist with 15 years’ experience. He has worked at the Asbury Park Press in N.J. and The Virginian-Pilot in Norfolk, Va., and currently is managing editor for a leading commercial real estate publication. His freelance work has appeared in The Jewish State, The Hospitalist, The Rheumatologist, ACEP Now and ENT Today. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, new son and three cats.
Recent research found 41% of pediatric patients with SLE are affected by at least mild disability, with higher pain scores correlating with increased disability. Mary Beth Son, MD, says determining how these children feel and what affects them daily is vital to “identifying targets we can hit as clinicians to improve their quality of life.”... [Read More]
With the increasing use of electronic health records and quality measure reporting requirements, data collection has become crucial for rheumatologists. But how do clinicians prevent human error and ensure data accuracy?... [Read More]
With a steadily diversifying U.S. population, the professional and societal consequences of health disparities continue to grow. Rheumatologists may need to innovate to prevent these disparities for their patients. A new ACR program will focus on member-led projects that reduce health racial and ethnic disparities for patients with rheumatic disease…... [Read More]
New data indicate that outreach is working: the interest of young medical professionals in rheumatology is growing. But as this interest grows, so will demand for rheumatology positions and funding for fellowships. The ACR has a plan to address these needs…... [Read More]
Rheumatologists spend so many years treating the same patients, sometimes they start to feel like family. But for some doctors, it’s more than a feeling. The specialty attracts its fair share of relatives who can compare rheumatic notes, discuss complex cases and provide a built-in resource for advice. Brothers. Cousins. Fathers and daughters. In-laws. Husband… [Read More]
Patients can experience many different types of pain, and some patients with chronic pain may believe that only opioids will help them. According to Kelly Weselman, MD, the best way to begin managing pain is to determine its root cause and communicate with the patient about the best approach(es) for decreasing their specific pain…... [Read More]
Novel research has linked cold environments—with snow, ice and overall frigid conditions—to an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. This research has many rheumatologists eager for more research that could aid patients and further the understanding of the disease…... [Read More]
SAN DIEGO—At the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego in November, the ACR and the ARHP honored a group of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist speaks with the ARHP winners about their individual contributions. In addition, we profile the new class… [Read More]
Electronic health records, personal trackers, pedometers—all these technologies result in data, data and more data. What types of technology investments will help rheumatology practices collect and understand these data? Here are some insights into investing in technology for your practice…... [Read More]
SAN DIEGO—At the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego last month, the ACR and the ARHP honored a group of distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist speaks with the ACR winners about their individual contributions to advancing rheumatology. In coming issues, we… [Read More]