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Dermatology Case Answer D: September
Foot rash on man with hypertension
Dermatology Case Answer C: September
Foot rash on man with hypertension
Dermatology Case Answer A: September
Foot rash on man with hypertension
Dermatology Case Answer B: September
Foot rash on man with hypertension
Physician Maxime Dougados, MD, Is Intent on Advancing Clinical Measurement in Rheumatology
Visionary rheumatologist credited with developing new spondylarthritis criteria, collaborating on the OASIS study, and promoting the 3E Initiative in rheumatology
Tech Talk: New Technologies Attempt to Find Better Treatments for Rheumatic Diseases
Research in proteomics and genetics sheds new light on treatment strategies, brings potential for breakthroughs
Rheumatology Drug Updates
Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know
Rheum After 5: Air Force Rheumatologist Fine-Tunes Art of Violin Making
Violin enthusiast Jay Higgs, MD, says hobby blends craftsmanship, art, history, and science of acoustics
Rheumatologists on the Move
Awards, appointments, and announcements in the world of rheumatology
EULAR 2013: Researchers Expand Targets for PsA, OA Therapy
Experts discuss insights in the pathogenesis of psoriatic arthritis and the role of subchondral bone in osteoarthritis
EULAR 2013: Drugs New and Old Could Treat Spondylarthropies
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) might still have a role in treating axial spondylarthritis, but other drugs, therapies are being explored
EULAR 2013: Researchers Make Inroads in Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Experts discuss evidence-based benefits of knee joint distraction and the progress being made in harnessing the effects of stem cells
Fellow’s Forum Case Report: When Pulmonary Symptoms Point to Rheumatic Disease
A 48-year-old man with diffuse arthralgias and acute respiratory failure is diagnosed with antisynthetase syndrome
EULAR 2013: Tips for Managing Peripheral Neuropathy in Rheumatic Disease
How to determine which tests to order, how to interpret them, and how to decide on the right treatment course
Dermatology Case Question: September
Test your diagnostic knowledge with this case of foot rash on a patient with hypertension
Rheumatology Research Foundation Announces 2013 Awards and Grants Recipients
The Foundation names winners of education and training awards, career development research awards, and disease-targeted research grants
How Manual Physical Therapy Can Help Rheumatology Patients
A physical therapist explains the benefits of functional dry needling, specific soft-tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and joint mobilization and manipulation techniques
ARHP Members Reap Benefits of Volunteerism
Three ARHP members explain how serving on a committee has helped them achieve professional goals
Coding Corner Question: September
Test your coding knowledge for an office visit by a patient with senile osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis who gets her first Reclast infusion
Coding Corner Answer: September Coding Challenge
Coding for a patient who receives a separate evaluation and management service on the same day as a Reclast infusion
Why I Advocate for Arthritis: A Rheumatologist’s Perspective
Chris Morris, MD, on why lobbying Congress is critical to maintain physicians’ ability to provide quality care to rheumatology patients
ACR Research Conferences to Focus on Rheumatic Diseases
The ACR’s Basic Research Conference and Clinical Research Conference on October 25–26 to feature new perspectives on development of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and vasulitis, and review current thinking on preclinical rheumatic disease
Letters: Remembering Rheumatology Pioneer Dr. Robert M. Stecher
Acclaimed rheumatologist is known for research on the effects of corticosteroids on rheumatoid arthritis and the role of genetics in rheumatic disease
Letters: The True Challenge of Rheumatology
A physician reflects on an emotional visit with a terminally ill patient
Speak Out Rheum: Attacks Against Healthcare Providers in China Spur Chinese Rheumatologists to Heal Strained Doctor–Patient Relationships Through Technology
The Chinese SLE treatment and research group (CSTAR) database serves as an information resource about lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and systemic sclerosis, and a communication platform between health-care providers and rheumatology patients
Rheuminations: How Disruptive Technology Has Transformed the Medical School Classroom
iPads, social media, and massive, open online classes have changed the way we teach
President’s Perspective: What You Need to Know About Changes in ABIM Certification
Tips for meeting the American Board of Internal Medicine’s certification and maintenance of certification requirements for 2014
EULAR 2013: Emerging Imaging Methods in Spondylarthritis Have Advantages and Flaws
New technologies from diffusion-weighted imaging to ultrasonography are being studied and refined, but much is yet to be understood
EULAR 2013: Research Hints at Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies point to involvement of anti-CCP antibodies and citrullinated targets in the lungs and joints in the development of RA, and suggest an early therapeutic window for prevention
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies May Benefit Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Acupuncture, mind-body therapy, and Chinese and Tibetan medicine may relieve pain and other symptoms of RA