Research Rheum

Decode the Crosstalk Between Bones, Brain, and Fat

Kathy Holliman | April 1, 2010

Leptin inhibits serotonin synthesis in the neurons of the brainstem

Donating Earned Honoraria, an Easy Way to Support the REF

From the College | April 1, 2010

Did you know that assigning earned honoraria to the REF counts as making your annual gift for the fiscal year?

Omeract How to Get into the “Act”

Peter Brooks, MD, Maarten Boers, MD,PhD, MSc, Lee S. Simon, MD, Vibeke Strand, MD,and Peter Tugwell, MD | April 1, 2010

Meet this international organization that focuses on rheumatology outcome measures

REF-Funded Research Provides Prognostic Information about Childhood-onset SLE

Staff | April 1, 2010

A study recently published in Arthritis Care & Research concluded that there are differences in the outcomes of patients with childhood-onset systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and adult-onset SLE, which provides important prognostic information about long-term SLE disease activity and treatment.

Enhance Your Education with the State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium

From the College | March 1, 2010

The 2010 State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium offers attendees a chance to review the latest clinical and scientific information on topics such as the treatment and research of gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, pediatrics, ultrasound, and cardiovascular comorbidities. The symposium—which provides a platform for attendees to have personal interactions with key opinion leaders in the field of rheumatology—will be held April 24–25 in Chicago, and will cover a range of diverse topics.

Global Insights from the Bone and Joint Decade Network Conference

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | February 1, 2010

Global insights from the Bone and Joint Decade Network Conference

Exploring the Complement System in Human Disease

M. Kathryn Liszewski and John P. Atkinson, MD | February 1, 2010

Novel disease associations revealed by whole genome screens

Cochrane Launches Journal Club with RA Article

From the College | February 1, 2010

Overview of studies on biologic use kicks off monthly literature review feature

John Sergent, MD, Combines Charismatic Leadership and Patient-centered Care

Gretchen Henkel | February 1, 2010

John Sergent, MD, combines charismatic leadership and patient-centered care

Major Grant Funding for Collaborative RA Projects

From the College | February 1, 2010

In the last three years, the ACR REF has raised more than $26 million toward the $30-million goal for the Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) campaign. Even in the worst economy this country has seen since the Great Depression, in fiscal year 2009, contributions to the Within Our Reach campaign exceeded $6.1 million. For the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, more than $1.1 million has already been received.