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The Rheumatologist: February 2015

The Diagnostic View: Assess Your Rheumatology Knowledge

Jennifer L. Demertzis, MD  |  February 2, 2015

Radiograph, MR images of 49-year-old woman with left shoulder pain

Drug Interactions for Trimethoprim/ Sulfamethoxazole Come to Light

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  February 1, 2015

Plus, updates on buprenorphine, diclofenac sodium, secukinumab and other rheumatology drug news, safety information

Rheumatologist John P. Atkinson, MD, Continues Research into Rare Diseases

Carol Patton  |  February 1, 2015

At age 71, physician enjoys pursuing research into causes of human disease, drivers of inflammation

Ethical, Regulatory Issues Raise Patient Care Dilemmas for Physical Therapists

Robert W. Richardson, PT MEd, FAPTA  |  February 1, 2015

How to develop strategies for optimal patient care within confines of contemporary payment systems

The Diagnostic View: Our Findings

Jennifer L. Demertzis, MD  |  February 1, 2015

Radiograph, MR images of left shoulder reveal rheumatoid arthritis in 49-year-old woman

UNC’s Thurston Arthritis Research Center in the Spotlight

Gretchen Henkel  |  February 1, 2015

Approachability, collaboration foster excellence in this basic science, clinical and epidemiological research program

Physical Therapy Helps Patient with Hip Pain Avoid Surgery

Alycia M. Markowski, PT, DPT, & Lauren Gorgol, PT, DPT  |  February 1, 2015

Radiographs reveal greater trochanteric calcific bursitis; guide targeted treatment

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Medical Education Trends

Susan Bernstein  |  February 1, 2015

Patient-centeredness, teaching hospitals, clinical competency most popular published topics in medical literature last year

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: New Directions for Gout

Susan Bernstein  |  February 1, 2015

Economics of care, more aggressive treatment targets needed for better gout management

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Alive and Growing

Susan Bernstein  |  February 1, 2015

Bone disorders play role in development of osteoarthritis pain, progression

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Fibrotic Complications of Scleroderma

Mary Beth Nierengarten  |  February 1, 2015

Rheumatology experts discuss challenge of selecting appropriate SSc patients with skin fibrosis for treatment

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Lupus Nephritis

Mary Beth Nierengarten  |  February 1, 2015

Multi-targeted, aggressive drug therapies needed for complete response, remission of this lupus complication

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Diagnosing PACNS and Its Mimics

Kathy Holliman  |  February 1, 2015

Accurate diagnosis for primary angiitis of the central nervous system requires close scrutiny, team effort

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Psoriatic Arthritis

Mary Beth Nierengarten  |  February 1, 2015

Clinical manifestations, approaches to diagnosis, treatment

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Biomarker Development

Kathy Holliman  |  February 1, 2015

Molecular profiling plays key role

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Evelyn V. Hess Award Presentation

Staff  |  February 1, 2015

The Lupus Foundation of America bestows awards to Drs. Jane Salmon, George Tsokos for outstanding contributions to research

Patients with Large-Vessel Abnormalities Present Diagnostic Dilemma for Rheumatologists

Eli Miloslavsky, MD  |  February 1, 2015

Absent signs, symptoms suggesting etiology, clinicians rely on inflammatory markers, imaging to make the diagnosis

Metabolic Biosensor Implicated in Gout

Lara C. Pullen, PhD  |  February 1, 2015

AMP-activated protein kinase may be link between nutritional excess, inflammation that leads to gout

Proptosis in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Waleed A. Hassan, MD, Samy A. Abdelnaby, MSc, & Yasser M. Abdelhady, MSc  |  February 1, 2015

Diagnosing orbital disease in patients with rheumatic conditions

Medical Coding Certification Important for Rheumatology Practices

From the College  |  February 1, 2015

The ACR’s certified coding in rheumatology certificate trains individuals in coding concepts, principles in rheumatology

Coding Corner Answers: February

Staff  |  February 1, 2015

Proper guidelines for coding, billing procedures in rheumatology practices

Coding Corner Questions: February

Staff  |  February 1, 2015

Fundamental guidelines for coding, billing procedures in rheumatology practices

Rheumatology Research Foundation Shares Excitement about Specialty with Medical Students, Residents

Staff  |  February 1, 2015

Foundation’s Student and Resident Experience event at the ACR/ARHP annual meeting encourages students to pursue career in rheumatology

Rheumatology Fellows-in-Training Offer Fresh Perspectives on the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Staff  |  February 1, 2015

Medical residents relay insights on annual meeting sessions, lectures, networking events, and Boston tourism

The ACR Board of Directors, Foundation Board of Directors, & ARHP Executive Committee Welcome New Members

From the College  |  February 1, 2015

New members announced at 2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in Boston

Has Technology Depersonalized the Art of Medical Teaching?

Simon M. Helfgott, MD  |  February 1, 2015

Video streaming, interactive learning, flipped classrooms, self-study replacing class lectures

The ACR Advocates for Drug Coverage, Payment Policies to Protect Rheumatology Patients, Practices

E. William St.Clair, MD  |  February 1, 2015

Rheumatologists must be adequately compensated for managing patients with complex drug therapies and Medicare beneficiaries need access to biologic treatments

Biomarkers in Rheumatoid Arthritis Remain Elusive

Kathy Holliman  |  February 1, 2015

Biomarkers to assess disease progression are in use, but none can predict which therapy will work best for each patient

The Rheumatologist as Detective

Charles Radis, DO  |  February 1, 2015

A case of difficult-to-diagnose Whipple’s disease

2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Lung Fibrosis

Mary Beth Nierengarten  |  February 1, 2015

New drugs, targeted treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

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