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The Rheumatologist: May 2012

Send Us Your Case Suggestions

Staff  |  May 16, 2012

Have you managed a patient with an unusual rheumatologic problem that you would want to present to a larger audience? Consider submitting your case to The Rheumatologist.

Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Rayfel Schneider, MBBCh, and Ronald M. Laxer, MDCM  |  May 9, 2012

Changing treatment paradigms in the biologic era

What Do Your Patients Think About You?

Kathleen Louden  |  May 9, 2012

Why your practice needs patient-satisfaction surveys

Tech Talk: Tapping Computer Power to Promote Physical Therapy

Thomas R. Collins  |  May 9, 2012

Physical therapy for rheumatoid arthritis patients is crucial to treating their disease. A group of researchers is trying to harness the power of computer technology to make physical therapy something that patients look forward to.

The Amazing Volunteers Who Make Up the American College of Rheumatology Board of Directors

James R. O’Dell, MD  |  May 9, 2012

Our members come together for the good of the organization and our leadership, regardless of background or career path.

Lupus Survey Finds Gap in Communication

Alexandra Schultz  |  May 9, 2012

Patients downplay symptoms to friends, family, and doctors

What’s In A Note?: The Use of Electronic Health Records

Simon M. Helfgott, MD  |  May 9, 2012

The dictum “to write as long as possible” has become the norm for some physicians. Quality, not quantity, should be our goal.

Rheumatology Researchers Should Learn from their Lab Animals, Not Imitate Them

Bruce N. Cronstein, MD  |  May 9, 2012

Rheumatologists, as a group, tend to be detail oriented, critical thinkers with strong opinions, and these same characteristics make them extremely rigorous as grant reviewers.

Pump Up Your Public Speaking

Brande Victorian  |  May 9, 2012

Need to brush up on your presentation skills? Five tips to wow your next audience

2012 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Scientific Program Preview

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

Plan to join us for the premier rheumatology meeting this year in Washington, D.C., November 9–14.

Growing Up Confident with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

While juvenile arthritis can cause joint damage and limit function, rheumatologists strongly encourage children with JIA to live normal lives.

Patient Fact Sheet: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

Several types of arthritis fall under the JIA heading. This inflammation begins before patients reach the age of 16 years, and may involve one or many joints and cause other symptoms such as fevers, rash, and eye inflammation.

Maintain Rheumatology’s Seat at the AMA Table

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

The ACR needs a total of 1,000 AMA members to retain our seat in the American Medical Association Federation. Become a member of the AMA today to ensure that rheumatology retains a stake in policy and reimbursement discussions.

American College of Rheumatology Works with AMA to Strengthen Patient Choice

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

The Medicare Patient Empowerment Act would allow patients and physicians to enter into private contract arrangements without penalty.

Appealing an Audit

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

If you are prepared for an audit, your medical practice will run more smoothly from both a financial and personnel standpoint.

Coding Corner: May’s Coding Challenge

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

A 54-year-old female with rheumatoid arthritis is seen by the rheumatologist for a follow-up visit.

Disaster Planning for Your Medical Practice

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

Are you ready if a disaster destroys your medical office space and patient records? Here are a few basic steps necessary to creating a disaster plan and putting it into action.

Practice Pearls: Disaster Checklist

Staff  |  May 9, 2012

In any disaster, medical practices should have a number of items on hand that might be needed during an emergency.

A Rheumatologic Perspective on Intimacy and Chronic Illness

Iris Zink, BSN, MSN, NP  |  May 9, 2012

Sexual dysfunction is frequently one of the first manifestations of physical illness, but is often not inquired about on routine reviews of systems.

Case Study: 66-Year-Old Man with Visual Loss, Headache, Hematuria, Chronic Sinusitis

Eli Miloslavsky, MD  |  May 8, 2012

A 66-year-old man presented to the hospital with left-sided visual loss, headache, hematuria, and symptoms of a chronic sinusitis.

Medical Practice Mergers: Being Bigger Has its Advantages

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  May 8, 2012

A merger of medical practices can provide significant and long-term benefits to a rheumatology practice. However, a number of difficult decisions and legal issues must be addressed.

Drug Updates: Citalopram hydrobromide, Statins, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP  |  May 8, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety

Désirée Van Der Heijde, MD, PhD, a Key Driver of Treatment Advances

Gretchen Henkel  |  May 8, 2012

Dr. van der Heijde learned early in her career that serendipity often plays a role in clinical research and treatment advances.

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