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Soda Pop or a Mindful Approach to Change: Rheum for Everyone, Episode 27 (video)

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | January 20, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Kumar talks about overcoming a mindless habit.

Rheumatology Influencers: Dr. Baca Champions Wellness for Both Patients & Physicians

Linda Childers | January 12, 2026

As it becomes increasingly difficult for private practice physicians to remain independent & physicians are burning out, Shawn Baca, MD, FACR, is working tirelessly to change healthcare policy.

How to Manage Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | January 12, 2026

Because back pain is a chronic condition for many patients, rheumatologists should increase their understanding of the common problems of the lumbar spine.

Dr. Bryce Binstadt Takes Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Reins

Leslie Mertz, PhD | January 12, 2026

The Foundation’s new president shares his vision for research funding, fellowship training & securing the future of the rheumatology workforce pipeline.

Rheuminations: Confessions of a Former Pepsi Addict

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | January 11, 2026

Explore a rheumatologist’s journey to break a soda habit & how it reshaped his clinical approach to patient counseling, craving & the psychology of change.

Arthritis Care & Research Now Has 2 Editors in Chief

Leslie Mertz, PhD | December 12, 2025

Following a five-year term as editor in chief of Arthritis Care & Research (AC&R), Kelli Allen, PhD, is beginning another five-year stint with the journal, but now as co-editor in chief (co-EiC) with Daniel K. White, PT, ScD, who had formerly served as an AC&R associate editor. Dr. Allen is professor of medicine in the…