With thousands of research abstracts and posters being presented at ACR Convergence 2024, Nov. 14–19, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., figuring out which research is important today, which could prove important in the future, what has the potential to affect clinical care or prove the basis for future research is…
Celebrating its long history, the Division of Rheumatology & Immunology at Medical University of South Carolina has made strides in scleroderma, lupus and more.
An engaging mix of new and returning programming is planned for ACR Convergence in Washington, D.C. “ACR Convergence is unique because of the blend of high-quality science, updates on advances in clinical care and networking opportunities to advance the field of rheumatology,” says Annual Meeting Planning Committee (AMPC) Chair Gregory C. Gardner, MD, MACP. “We…
Dr. Laurent Arnaud highlighted the latest information on systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), including genetics, technology, treat to target, and promising findings for pulse therapy in his session at EULAR 2024.
Should all patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) have a vascular ultrasound assessment? What treatments are the safest and most efficacious for patients with PMR? Frank Buttgereit, MD, answered these questions and highlighted the latest research on PMR in this session at EULAR 2024.
Dr. Maria Tektonidou discussed the latest recommendations for the treatment of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), including obstetric and thrombotic subtypes.
Experts detailed the diagnosis and treatment of two patients with Susac syndrome, a brain, ear, eye syndrome. They also provided insights into the complexities of these conditions, why they are difficult to diagnose and key points for practicing rheumatologists.
Long wait times for appointments, the rheumatologist shortage in rural areas—does telehealth solve some aspects of access to care for rheumatology patients? Three experts highlighted the data on remote care, unveiling surprising truths and misconceptions.