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You are here: Home / The Rheumatologist: February 2020

The Rheumatologist: February 2020

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ACR Publishes Disease Activity and Functional Status Assessment Measure Recommendations for RA

December 10, 2019 • By Mary Beth Nierengarten

The Third Choice: The Predatory Journal Scam

February 13, 2020 • By Philip Seo, MD, MHS

Remembering Etanercept & the Advent of the Biologic Era

February 10, 2020 • By Robert S. Katz, MD

Should Hydroxychloroquine Level Testing Be Standard Care in Lupus?

February 13, 2020 • By Donald E. Thomas, MD, FACP, FACR, with Nathalie Costedoat-Chalumeau, MD, PhD, & Michelle Petri, MD, MPH, on behalf of the ARP Practice Committee

Arkansas Rheumatology Association Tackles Rural Health Issues

February 13, 2020 • By Linda Childers

Support Pediatric Subspecialty Loan Repayment to Boost Workforce Growth

January 21, 2020 • By Tamar Rubinstein, MD, MS

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New Membership & Nominations Chair Dr. Hazel Breland Outlines Goals for ARP Membership Growth

January 24, 2020 • By Larry Beresford

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Copay Accumulator Programs Can Derail Rheumatologic Treatment Plans

February 13, 2020 • By Wendy Ramey, BSPharm, RPh, CSP

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Study Finds an Indirect Association Between Sleep & Inflammation

February 13, 2020 • By Gretchen Henkel

The Care & Treatment of Myositis: Creatinine Kinase Level Isn’t Gospel & Other Recommendations

January 28, 2020 • By Thomas R. Collins

Tips for Implementing Ultrasound Training in Rheumatology Fellowships

February 13, 2020 • By Susan Bernstein

Community-Based Participatory Research Led to Patient Self-Help Programs

February 13, 2020 • By Mike Fillon

Cannabinoids Show Potential in Pain Management

February 13, 2020 • By Mike Fillon

Tactics for Bolstering the Rheumatology Workforce

February 13, 2020 • By Mike Fillon

From Chronic Low Back Pain to Axial Spondyloarthritis

February 13, 2020 • By Mike Fillon

How to Diagnose Upper Extremity Injuries

February 13, 2020 • By Mike Fillon

5 Challenges in the Treatment & Diagnosis of Lupus

February 13, 2020 • By Kelly Tyrrell

Proposed Changes May Loosen Federal Fraud & Abuse Laws

February 13, 2020 • By Steven M. Harris, Esq.

Anifrolumab Promising for SLE

December 13, 2019 • By Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP

Pegloticase & Methotrexate Combination Therapy May Benefit Patients with Uncontrolled Gout

December 11, 2019 • By Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP

The Rheumatology Research Foundation Welcomes New Leaders

February 13, 2020 • By From the College

VERA Aims to Expand Rheumatology Care for the Underserved

February 13, 2020 • By From the College

Don’t Miss 2020 E/M Coding Workshop in New Orleans

February 13, 2020 • By From the College

Coding Corner Questions: Using NP/PA Services in Practice

February 13, 2020 • By From the College

Coding Corner Answers: Using NP/PA Services in Practice

February 13, 2020 • By From the College

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