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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!

 

2025 Advocates for Arthritis Applications Now Open

From the College  |  March 6, 2025

This annual event, to be held May 4–6, brings together the rheumatology community to advocate on Capitol Hill for the profession and rheumatic disease patients.

Will Telehealth Make It to April? 

From the College  |  March 6, 2025

Medicare’s current telehealth flexibilities are set to expire March 31. To avoid a government shutdown, Congress must pass a  appropriations package by midnight on March 14. The ACR is preparing for the impacts if a telehealth extension does not pass.

Potential Biologic Drug Treatment for IgG4-RD Identified

Deborah Levenson  |  March 6, 2025

Inebilizumab reduces the risk of immunoglobulin G4-related disease (IgG4-RD) flares and increases the likelihood of flare-free, complete remission at one year, a recent study shows.1 The randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled MITIGATE trial showed that inebilizumab reduced the risk of IgG4-RD symptoms by 87%, compared with placebo. About IgG4-RD IgG4-RD is chronic, rare condition that has, so…

Experts Discuss Guidelines for Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD  |  March 6, 2025

Over 50% of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) develop interstitial lung disease (ILD), and rheumatologists have long recognized this major cause of morbidity and mortality.1 Sindhu R. Johnson, MD, PhD, professor of medicine at the University of Toronto, Canada, and director of the Toronto Scleroderma Program, notes that more recent studies have increased our awareness…

Precision Medicine Study Examines Blood-Based Immunophenotyping in Patients with RA

Katie Robinson  |  March 6, 2025

For patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), analyzing immune cell diversity in peripheral blood revealed five major immunotype groups, each exhibiting a different response to various biologic or targeted synthetic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). This is according to a 2024 study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Disease that aimed to stratify the patients based on…

A&R Editor-in-Chief Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH, Reflects on the Journal, His Role & Its Future

Leslie Mertz, PhD  |  February 28, 2025

New clinical features, opinion pieces and much more—outgoing Arthritis & Rheumatology Editor-in-Chief Daniel H. Solomon, MD, MPH, discusses how the journal has evolved and where it’s going.

CMS to Host Town Halls on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program

From the College  |  February 22, 2025

These events will provide a critical opportunity for patients, caregivers, patient organizations, clinicians and researchers to offer input on the drugs selected for the second cycle of negotiations.

RheumPAC Announces New Donor Perks for 2025

From the College  |  February 22, 2025

RheumPAC contributions enable the ACR to educate key legislators and their staff about the critical issues rheumatologists and rheumatology care team members face.

How RheumPAC Is Supporting You in Uncertain Times

From the College  |  February 11, 2025

As the new administration enacts policies that impact you and the care you provide to your patients, RheumPAC is working to inform key lawmakers of the downstream effects of these unilateral actions. Learn more about RheumPAC’s role in the ACR’s advocacy efforts.

Rheumatologist Elected to Key AMA Committee That Helps CMS Set Medicare Reimbursements

Leslie Mertz, PhD  |  February 10, 2025

Luke Barré, MD, MPH, RhMSUS, has been elected to the American Medical Association’s Relative Value Update Committee. He is the second rheumatologist to hold the seat  in recent years and will ensure representation of the specialty during valuation of physician services.

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