The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that ruled human genes cannot be patented may provide greater access to genetic testing. (posted Sept. 24, 2013)
The ACR/CHEST ILD Guidelines in Practice, a video
In collaboration with the American College of Chest Physicians, the ACR released two new comprehensive guidelines aimed at improving the screening, monitoring, and treatment of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) secondary to systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARDs). Recently, Sindhu R. Johnson, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada, director of the Toronto Scleroderma Program and principal investigator for the guideline, and Elana J. Bernstein, MD, MSc, Florence Irving associate professor of medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Columbia University, New York City, and co-first author, presented a webinar to talk about how the guidelines were developed and present some of the recommendations and their rationale: Watch the recording now!
Lactoferricin’s Role in Preventing Disc Degeneration
The combination of bone-morphogenetic protein-7 (BMP7) and lactoferricin B (LfcinB) may be a useful treatment for disc degeneration. (posted Sept. 16, 2013)
Sensory Nerves May Be Key for Osteoporosis
Sensory nerves have an essential role in bone remodeling. In particular, semaphorin 3A (Sema3A) regulates bone remodeling by modulating sensory nerve development. (posted Sept. 9, 2013)
SGR Fix Finally on the Horizon?
By a 51–0 vote, the House Energy and Commerce Committee in July passed H.R. 2810, legislation that would repeal the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. (posted Sept. 9, 2013)
Rheumatology Research Foundation Announces 2013 Awards and Grants Recipients
The Foundation names winners of education and training awards, career development research awards, and disease-targeted research grants
Why I Advocate for Arthritis: A Rheumatologist’s Perspective
Chris Morris, MD, on why lobbying Congress is critical to maintain physicians’ ability to provide quality care to rheumatology patients
ACR Research Conferences to Focus on Rheumatic Diseases
The ACR’s Basic Research Conference and Clinical Research Conference on October 25–26 to feature new perspectives on development of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasulitis, and review current thinking on preclinical rheumatic disease
EULAR 2013: Research Hints at Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies point to involvement of anti-CCP antibodies and citrullinated targets in the lungs and joints in the development of RA, and suggest an early therapeutic window for prevention
American College of Rheumatology Backs Bill to Prevent Cuts to Infusion Reimbursement
The ACR has endorsed a proposed law that would exempt physician-administered drugs from future Medicare sequestration. (posted Aug. 21, 2013)
Why I Advocate for Arthritis: A Patient’s Perspective
Reverend Anthony J. Hillelson, who has rheumatoid arthritis, on why he lobbies Congress to support rheumatic disease research funding
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