Professional Topics

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A Passion for Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Gretchen Henkel | February 3, 2012

Through teamwork, David T. Felson, MD, MPH, has advanced understanding and treatment of rheumatic diseases

How A Social Media Policy Can Protect Your Practice

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | February 3, 2012

While social media can be a beneficial marketing tool, it is important for rheumatologists to address the proper ways to use this outreach both inside and outside the workplace through a specific media policy

How Physicians Can Break Into an Executive Position

Catherine Kolonko | February 3, 2012

To become an effective executive, physicians have to learn to be team players and be prepared that they may not always be the boss.

Website Devoted to Arthritis Self-Management

Kurt Ullman | February 3, 2012

“Better Choices, Better Health” is the recently launched online version of Stanford’s chronic disease self-management program.

New Year, New Faces

Alexandra Schultz | January 13, 2012

The Rheumatologist welcomes new editorial team

ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | January 13, 2012

Rheumatologists recognized for their work in the field

Data-Driven, Optimal Patient Care and Clinical Research

James R. O'Dell, MD | January 13, 2012

Expanded opportunities to advance rheumatology will be offered by ACR’s ongoing registry efforts

A Short History of Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapeutics

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | January 13, 2012

Or, why I chose to become a rheumatologist

The Sexiness of Rheumatology

Ronan Kavanagh, MD | January 13, 2012

Finding the glamour in a humble field

Give Rheumatology Patients a Helping Hand

Staff | January 13, 2012

Nearly 10 million Americans suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that disables a key nerve in the wrist resulting in numbness, tingling, weakness, and loss of function in the hands and wrist. These symptoms are similar to those of rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions, and it is important that patients know the difference.