Some people may think Pakistan and Oklahoma share little in common, but one recent graduate of the rheumatology fellowship program at Louisiana State University, Shreveport (LSUS), School of Medicine disagrees. Iman Qaiser, MD, MBBS, a native of Pakistan who is starting a role as the only rheumatologist serving the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, sees natural…
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Case Report: Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis
Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare gastrointestinal pathological process defined by the presence of gas within the layers of the intestinal wall, commonly within the mucosa and submucosa of the small and large intestines.2,3 PCI has been described in the literature in association with various connective tissue diseases, including scleroderma, mixed connective tissue disease,…
Get Your Patients Moving: Physical Activity Is Key for Pain Management & Overall Health
Regular movement is crucial for everyone, but patients with rheumatic disease may feel overwhelmed about starting and maintaining a routine. Here’s how physical and occupational therapists can help patients establish and reach movement goals, while improving their pain management and overall health.
Case Report: Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome
Hajdu-Cheney syndrome (HCS) is a rare connective tissue disease, with fewer than 100 cases reported worldwide.1 Hallmark features include acro-osteolysis (i.e., resorption of the distal phalanges of the hands and feet), osteoporosis, facial dysmorphisms, and craniofacial and dental abnormalities. Patients often have short stature and can have neuroanatomical deformities causing intellectual disabilities. These patients can…
In Memoriam: The Far-Reaching Legacy of Naomi Rothfield, MD, MACR
A tribute to the life and distinguished career of Naomi Rothfield, MD, MACR.
3 AC&R Study Summaries: Fractures in Patients with SSc, Clinical Response in JIA, & TV & the Public Perception of Gout
Fractures in Patients with SSc By Zsuzsanna McMahan, MD, MHS Why was this study done? To minimize disability due to systemic sclerosis (SSc), it’s important to prevent and manage complications. Many SSc complications and related medications may increase the risk for osteoporosis and fracture. We sought to identify modifiable risk factors for fracture in patients…
A Live Patient Experience in Medical School Can Boost Interest in, and Knowledge of, Rheumatology
After intense academic classroom studies, University of Nebraska College of Medicine students in Omaha are able to put what they are learning in practice through the university’s Live Patient Experience (LPE) program, led by the Division of Rheumatology and Immunology. The LPE gives students real-life experience with patients and can serve as motivation to consider…
The ACR Knowledge Bowl Playbook
One of the most fun events at every annual meeting is the ACR Knowledge Bowl. In this quiz show-style trivia game, fellows form teams to compete for top prizes. There’s a charismatic host, a panel of esteemed judges and an auditorium packed with cheering spectators. Beyond the fun of competing against your peers from other…
ACR Image Competition 2022 Results, Part 6
Diffuse Cutaneous Scleroderma with Interstitial Lung Disease: Radiological Findings A 44-year-old woman with cutaneous manifestations, tightening of her face with a reduced oral aperture and a healing digital tip ulcer (Figures 1 and 2) has had a known case of diffuse scleroderma since 2008. The patient presented with complaints of shortness of breath along with…
ACR Image Competition 2022 Results, Part 5
Resolution of GAVE After aHSCT for Progressive Systemic Sclerosis A 30-year-old man with RNA polymerase III (Pol III)-positive, diffuse, progressive systemic sclerosis had a persistent microcytic anemia with a hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL and evidence of gastric antral ventral ectasia (GAVE) on gastroscopy. He underwent autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (aHSCT). After six months,…
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