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Ethical Concerns Influence What Constitutes Clear and Full Disclosure for Physicians

Bernard Rubin, DO, MPH | December 1, 2012

Money received from industry by physicians who can influence medical practice by their research, opinions, or roles in decision-making bodies should be clearly and fully disclosed

Therapies Aimed at Immune Cell Progenitors May Be Key to Reducing Post Myocardial Infarction Risk

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | November 9, 2012

Researchers have identified hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells that are liberated from bone marrow niches by a myocardial infarction.

Gadolinium Compounds Provide Insights into Pathogenesis of Fibrosing Diseases

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | November 9, 2012

Toll-like receptors appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of fibrotic disorders including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and systemic sclerosis.

ARHP News: Occupational and Hand Therapy in Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Carole V. Dodge, OT, CHT | November 2, 2012

Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand is one of the more frequent diagnoses seen in a hand clinic, though early referral to an occupational therapist can improve hand function in patients with OA

Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Perry M. Nicassio, PhD, and Myra Irani, MA | November 1, 2012

Examining the psychological and health-related comorbidities of rheumatoid arthritis patients with depression

ACR Report Outlines Reasonable Use of Ultrasound in Rheumatology

Kathy Holliman | November 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) “Report on Reasonable Use of Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography in Rheumatology Clinical Practice” addresses using the technology in the context of an overall clinical evaluation

ACR Winter Rheumatology Symposium

Staff | November 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology’s upcoming Winter Rheumatology Symposium will be held in Snowmass Village, Colorado from January 26 — February 1, 2013.

Coding Corner Question: November

Staff | November 1, 2012

Test your knowledge of the level of medical decision making (MDM) for an evaluation and management (E/M) office visit of a patient whose rheumatoid arthritis is worse on chronic medicine, whose osteoporosis is stable on chronic medicine, and who presents with a new problem of elevated blood pressure (BP)

What Rheumatologists Should Look for in Diagnosing SAPHO Syndrome

Richard Brasington, MD | November 1, 2012

SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis) is an obscure condition that can vex patients and clinicians

As Population Ages, Rheumatologists Prepare to Treat Elderly Patients with More Comorbidities

Vanessa Caceres | November 1, 2012

Cardiovascular disease, diabetes are among the conditions that add another layer of complexity in treating older rheumatology patients