Rheumatologists have growing concerns about how we manage rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the disease outcomes we are achieving.1 Over the past two years, clinician rheumatologists have begun working together to address these problems through the Rheumatoid Arthritis Practice Performance (RAPP) Project, a nationwide clinical quality-improvement initiative. The RAPP Project has now grown to 168 participants…
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Better Evidence Supports Slightly Revised Treat-to-Target Recommendations for RA
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)—A number of recent studies support last year’s update of 2010 treat-to-target recommendations for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to the international task force that revised them. Dr. Josef S. Smolen from Medical University of Vienna, Austria, and colleagues updated their 2010 advice based on systematic literature reviews and expert opinion. They left…
Physicians as Targets of Medical Workplace Violence
Tuesday, Jan. 20, a busy morning lay ahead for the staff of the cardiovascular surgery clinic. There were several new patients to see. No doubt, many of them were anxious to hear whether the skills of the surgeons they were going to meet could help them live another day. There were countless follow-up visits and…
Rheumatology Nursing Book Addresses Core Principles, Resources
Dramatic changes have occurred over the past 50 years in rheumatology practice and management. As an integral part of the healthcare team, the rheumatology nurse must navigate these changes and the advancements in treatment options and care available for patients with rheumatic disease. Rheumatology nursing was recognized as a nursing specialty by the American Nurses…
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The Rheumatologist is an official publication of the American College of Rheumatology, and it supports the ACR’s mission: empowering rheumatology professionals to excel in their specialty. A monthly news magazine, it helps rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals enhance their patient care and improve their practice management through concise reporting of practical clinical reviews, discussions of current research…
Meet the Editors
The editorial staff of The Rheumatologist comprises medical and publishing professionals. Physician Editor Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, RhMSUS, is a clinical associate professor of internal medicine in the Division of Immunology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Before assuming the role of physician editor, he was a member of the ACR Board…
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Mission/Vision: The Rheumatologist is an official publication of the American College of Rheumatology, and it supports the ACR’s mission: empowering rheumatology professionals to excel in their specialty. A monthly news magazine, it helps rheumatologists and rheumatology professionals enhance their patient care and improve their practice management through concise reporting of practical clinical reviews, discussions of current…
Does Gastric Bypass Result in Reduced Absorption of Methotrexate?
Data suggest changes in physiology of the gut post-bariatric surgery may result in medication malabsorption of immunosuppressive drugs
Design a Compliance Plan for Your Rheumatology Practice
Tips for creating, maintaining and enforcing an effective plan
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