For researchers, obtaining a highly sought after NIH grant may seem impossible. But Martin Kriegel, MD, PhD, says collaboration and persistence can help. Here are a few tips to help your next grant application pass muster…
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.
Articles by Richard Quinn
The Pay Disparity: Rheumatologist Pay Is Up, but It’s Still a Lower-Paid Specialty
According to a new report, rheumatology remains one of the lowest-paid specialties in medicine—despite an average pay increase of 12% over the past year. And only 44% of rheumatologists would choose the field again. Anne Bass, MD, says administrative red tape and other factors contribute to the lack of satisfaction…
Email Remains Dominant Communications Method in Medicine
Forty-five years ago, a computer engineer in Boston sent an electronic message between two computers some 10 feet apart. It took another 10 years or so before the electronic mail message was dubbed email—a term now, perhaps, more ubiquitous than any other in the lexicon of modern communications. Despite the seemingly definitive place email communication…
From the Expert: Dr. Richard Panush Discusses the Future of Rheumatology & Healthcare in a Changing World
After 60 years as a rheumatologist, Richard Panush, MD, has a unique perspective on the future of medical education, innovation and equality within our healthcare system. For all the recent changes and those to come, he says, “Medicine and rheumatology will be just fine—if not better.”
Bacterial Curli Amyloid: Researchers Examine the Role of Bacterial Infection in Lupus Pathology
New research has found that the amyloid protein curli triggers immune activation and autoantibody production in lupus-prone and wild-type mice. Stefania Gallucci, MD, says these results provide insight into the mechanisms of bacterial infection that may result in lupus…
Rheumatology & Other Medical Residents Have High Risk of Depression
Over the past 40 years, the prevalence and risk of depression for medical residents has increased, according to research from Douglas A. Mata, MD, MPH, and colleagues. Addressing this phenomenon may be vital for the future of rheumatology and medicine…
From the Expert: Dr. Michael Weisman Discusses the Challenges of Enthesitis
A recent review in Arthritis & Rheumatology examined advances in addressing the pathophysiology, genetics and treatment of enthesitis for patients with spondyloarthritis. And author Michael Weisman, MD, notes that challenges remain in understanding the genetics and triggers of enthesitis…
The Long View: Dr. Calvin Brown Jr. Discusses How ACGME’s Next Accreditation System Affects Rheumatologists
Adapting to new standards of training for physicians has been difficult across specialties. But Calvin Brown Jr., MD, says that by investing time and patience to understand the big picture, rheumatologists will benefit from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s Next Accreditation System…
New Guideline: NSAIDs Effective in Treating Ankylosing Spondylitis & Nonradiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
In February, new recommendations were released for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis, noting that NSAIDs may be the best initial treatment for the diseases, with TNF inhibitors as second-line therapies. The guideline was the result of a joint effort by the ACR, the Spondylitis Association of America and the Spondyloarthritis Research and Treatment Network…
From the Expert: Dr. Anne Bass Addresses Fellowship Training in Rheumatology
As the need for specialists increases, the Rheumatology Fellowship Program at HHS seeks to grow the number of practicing rheumatologists. Program Director Anne Bass, MD, discusses the program’s ideas behind funding rheumatology fellowships and the challenges of attracting medical students to the field…
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