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Figure 2: High-resolution computed tomography showed evidence of interstitial lung disease.

High-resolution computed tomography shows evidence of ILD.

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!

 

U.S. Doctor Group Calls for Ban on Drug Advertising to Consumers

Susan Kelly  |  November 19, 2015

(Reuters)—The American Medical Association on Tuesday called for a ban on advertising prescription drugs and medical devices directly to consumers, saying the ads drive patients to demand expensive treatments over less costly ones that are also effective. The influential doctors’ group said the new policy reflects physicians’ concerns that marketing spending on a proliferation of…

Advocate for Rheumatology with the ACR

From the College  |  November 18, 2015

Your voice is an essential part of the ACR’s advocacy efforts, and our new Legislative Action Center makes contacting your legislator easier than ever before…

Obama Nominee to Lead FDA Defends Drug Industry Ties

Toni Clarke  |  November 17, 2015

(Reuters)—President Barack Obama’s nominee to head the U.S. Food and Drug Administration defended his ties to the pharmaceutical industry on Tuesday during a Senate committee hearing that included questions on soaring drug prices. Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders was among the Democrats who grilled Dr. Robert Califf (64), who joined the FDA in January as a…

Legal Issues Around Retiring, Shuttering Your Medical Practice

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  November 17, 2015

You worked hard your entire life to build your medical practice, and now you’re ready to enjoy retirement. Regardless of whether you choose to sell your practice or gradually wind it down over a period of time, you must take certain legal steps before you can leave. Deciding to Retire & Making a Plan Once…

Rheumatology Research Foundation Scholarships Help Students Attend ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 17, 2015

Seven students pursuing rheumatology-related careers will head to San Francisco in November on a Student and Resident ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Scholarship—awards that are open to students and residents from states that are underserved by rheumatology professionals. The Rheumatology Research Foundation has awarded the students $750–1,500 toward travel expenses and registration for the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting,…

New Gout Criteria from the ACR/EULAR Focus on Clinical Trials, Global Standards

Susan Bernstein  |  November 17, 2015

Gout affects nearly 4% of American adults, causing joint inflammation, pain and crystal deposits that may lead to bone erosion over time. At least five different classification criteria for gout are used worldwide, creating potential discrepancies in clinical trial enrollment and eventual results. An international panel of investigators collaborated to create new, standardized gout classification…

2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Abstracts Now Available

From the College  |  November 17, 2015

Accepted Annual Meeting abstracts are now available online. Search abstract presentations online or download a PDF of the online 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Abstract Supplement. Our online resources center is your single point of access to Annual Meeting program information. View, print or download Annual Meeting publications or access the app.

Rheumatology Research Foundation Expands Studies in Rheumatic Diseases Through Career Support

From the College  |  November 17, 2015

For the past 30 years, the Rheumatology Research Foundation has been an invaluable resource for investigators looking to further their careers and expand essential research into rheumatic diseases. Among the Foundation’s many award recipients is Robert Plenge, MD, PhD. In 2008, Dr. Plenge received a grant from the Foundation to pursue finding a genetic basis…

Dr. St.Clair Reflects on Progress in Rheumatology

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  November 17, 2015

As a practicing rheumatologist, I have experienced the increasing payer and government involvement shaping our evolving healthcare system. New payment models, changes in health insurance coverage, the federal mandate for the adoption of electronic health records and the implementation of ICD-10 are recent changes that have rocked our world. Our patients are also paying the…

Sjögrens Syndrome: The Need to Bridge Patient Symptoms & Objective Findings

Sjögrens Syndrome: The Need to Bridge Patient Symptoms & Objective Findings

Robert I. Fox, MD, PhD, & Carla M. Fox, RN  |  November 17, 2015

Despite a generation of advances in molecular biology, a huge gap exists between the Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) patient’s description of their symptoms and the objective findings. Current issues include: Many SS patients are misclassified as either rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), even within rheumatology clinics. Frequently, the sickest SS patients with extraglandular…

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