A rheumatologist and professor at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Dr. Uknis was named 2013 president at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual business meeting last month
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!
The ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes a group of distinguished individuals for their contributions to rheumatology research, education, and patient care
ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Spondylarthritis Criteria Changing Landscape of the Disease
More finely tuned view of ankylosing spondylitis leads to better treatment, expert says
How to Bring the Physician-Patient Relationship to a Peaceful End
Direct communication and a concern for the patient’s welfare should guide the process of terminating a physician-patient relationship
CORRONA Team Provides Data-Based Tool to Address Rheumatology’s Questions
The Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America (CORRONA) patient registry collects a host of treatment and disease indicators for a variety of rheumatic diseases at every physician visit
Ethical Concerns Influence What Constitutes Clear and Full Disclosure for Physicians
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
Ethics in Patients’ End-of-Life Care Compound Therapeutic Challenges for Rheumatologists
While end-of-life decisions are not frequently encountered in day-to-day practice, rheumatologists should be familiar with the ethical challenges that may arise when caring for patients in the ICU
Introducing RhMSUS—Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has launched the long-awaited certification program for musculoskeletal (MSUS) ultrasound in rheumatology
Therapies Aimed at Immune Cell Progenitors May Be Key to Reducing Post Myocardial Infarction Risk
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
Toll-like receptors appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of fibrotic disorders including nephrogenic systemic fibrosis and systemic sclerosis.
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