At the Dubois Memorial Lecture presented at ACR Convergence 2025, Shaun Jackson, MD, PhD, discussed the evolving understanding of the role of B cells in SLE.
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ACR Convergence 2025: Video Highlights
Burnout Requires Attention, Advocacy for Research & More
This year’s Opening Session of ACR Convergence 2025 featured a well-known thought leader on physician burnout, Dr. Tait Shanafelt, who provided insight into the risk of burnout and how to prevent it. Key leadership also addressed research advocacy and more.
From Conceptual Seedling to Tree of Knowledge
In a panel discussion at ACR Convergence 2025, three experts provided insight into how mentorship, personal values and more helped them develop the skills and habits necessary to become a master clinician.
The Role of FGL-1 in Sjögren Disease
Fibrinogen-like protein-1 (FGL-1) may play a key role in the onset of autoimmunity by suppressing T cell activation in primary Sjögren disease, according to findings from Otsuka et al. Their study, which examined the influence of interorgan communication on disease pathogenesis in mice models and patients with primary Sjögren disease, may help facilitate novel diagnostic or therapeutic strategies targeting immune checkpoint molecules in autoimmune diseases.
Updates on Fibromyalgia & the Quest to Alleviate Pain
ACR Convergence 2025 speakers reviewed new fibromyalgia insights, from the first new drug approval since 2009 to nociplastic pain concepts & cognitive behavioral therapy.
