In late March 2012, I awoke with pain in my left hand. I had difficulty moving my metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. They did not move smoothly, but clunked. As I repeatedly attempted to open and close my hand, I realized that I had morning stiffness. As the pain and stiffness gradually improved over the next hour,…
Maura Daly Iversen Named Catherine Worthingham Fellow by APTA Maura Daly Iversen, PT, DPT, SD, MPH, FNAP, FAPTA, associate editor of The Rheumatologist, was recently named a Catherine Worthingham Fellow—the highest honor among the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) membership categories. According to the award announcement, Worthingham “motivated others to make an impact within the…
Sidney R. Block, MD, has practiced rheumatology in Maine since 1975, where he now lives on the coast in Northport. He has received the Paulding Phelps Award and been recognized as a Master by the American College of Rheumatology. He is also a lay cantor for the Jewish reform congregation in Bangor, which he helped…
Collector Donah Zack Crawford talks about early surgical instruments, medical techniques, and leeches too!
Awards, appointments and announcements in the world of rheumatology
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases program recognized for excellence in training, innovation
At age 71, physician enjoys pursuing research into causes of human disease, drivers of inflammation
Approachability, collaboration foster excellence in this basic science, clinical and epidemiological research program
The Lupus Foundation of America bestows awards to Drs. Jane Salmon, George Tsokos for outstanding contributions to research
Donah Zack Crawford charts medicine’s evolution with collection of 18th century medical instruments