Mara L. Becker, MD, MSCE, discusses how important it is to effectively treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis at an early stage to improve long-term outcomes in adulthood.
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What Orthopedists Want Rheumatologists to Know: Surgical Treatment for Foot & Ankle Arthritis
Surgical options to relieve pain associated with foot and ankle arthritis are discussed.
The State of Clinical Science for Pediatric Rheumatology in 2021
ACR Convergence 2021—The Pediatric Rheumatology Year in Review began with a fascinating talk by Mara Becker, MD, MSCE, a professor of Pediatrics and vice chair of faculty at Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C. Dr. Becker began by describing her search strategy to select high-yield clinical science publications in pediatric rheumatology from the past…
Business Rheum: What to Expect from New MVP Measures
The new rheumatology-specific Merit-Based Incentive Payment System Value Pathway will focus on measures that most rheumatologists already track. The model should streamline reporting and better target quality improvements.
Joint Venture: 2021 Updates in Rheumatoid Arthritis
An update on the state of RA management was presented by Dr. Bryant England, a co-author of the 2021 ACR Guideline on the Management of Rheumatoid Arthrits, during the Review Course held during ACR Convergence 2021.
The Many Facets of COVID-19: Experts Address Basic & Clinical Research Concepts in the COVID-19 Era
New concepts in autoimmunity & immunology are being discovered daily in research being conducted to understand the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its implications for rheumatology & all fields of medicine. Here are some insights shared by experts during day 1 of the Basic and Clinical Research Conference.
FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilar to Adalimumab, Plus a Combination Drug Approved
Cyltezo (adalimumab-adbm) may be interchanged for Humira (adalimumab) for all indications, according to an October decison by the FDA. The FDA has also approved a new combination of celecoxib and tramadol for pain management.
From Contraception to Breastfeeding: Experts Address Reproductive Health & Medication Management
ACR CONVERGENCE 2021—Rheumatologists are often left in a challenging space when managing medications for patients with rheumatic diseases in relation to contraception, pregnancy and breastfeeding, especially with many novel immunosuppressants and often a dearth of pregnancy safety data. On Nov. 6 during ACR Convergence 2021, leading reproductive health experts came together to speak on this…
ACR-Led Resolutions at AMA House of Delegates Meeting Protect Rheumatology Practices, Patient Access
If passed, the ACR-led resolutions will direct the AMA to advocate for state-level pharmacy benefit manager reform and to fix broken Medicare Administrator Contractor processes. Several other specialties joined the ACR’s resolutions as supporting cosponsors.
Barbara Slusher, MSW, PA-C, Takes the Reins of ARP
Ms. Slusher brings a varied background and many goals to her new role as ARP president, including engaging with volunteers and building connections with all members of healthcare teams.
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