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Gene to Block TNF Linked to Multiple Sclerosis but not Rheumatoid Arthritis

Kurt Ullman | January 16, 2013

A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the

gene encoding the receptor for tumor necrosis factor (TNF) 1 is associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) but not rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or other autoimmune conditions.

What Rheumatologists Need to Know about Diagnosing and Managing Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)

Aryeh Fischer, MD, and Jeff Swigris, DO, MS | December 1, 2012

Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), poly-/dermatomyositis (PM/DM), or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) appear to carry the greatest risk for developing connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD)

CORRONA Team Provides Data-Based Tool to Address Rheumatology’s Questions

Gretchen Henkel | December 1, 2012

The Consortium of Rheumatology Researchers of North America (CORRONA) patient registry collects a host of treatment and disease indicators for a variety of rheumatic diseases at every physician visit

Introducing RhMSUS—Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification in Rheumatology

Staff | November 15, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has launched the long-awaited certification program for musculoskeletal (MSUS) ultrasound in rheumatology

President’s Perspective: Big Questions, Bent Forks, and New Names

James O'Dell, MD | November 1, 2012

The ACR year in review

Rheumatology Drug Updates: Apremilast, Golimumab, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | November 1, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety rheumatologists need to know

The Future is Here: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Rheumatology

Ann Kepler | November 1, 2012

Nurse practitioners’ specialized knowledge and skills help to create an interlocking network of rheumatology patients and medical professionals

Why We Are Advocates

James R. O’Dell, MD | September 5, 2012

Rheumatology advocacy efforts are paying off in 2012.

High-Impact Rheumatology Practice Redesign

J. Timothy Harrington, MD, and Eric D. Newman, MD | August 8, 2012

It’s time to start adapting your practice to changes in the healthcare system.

Volunteering Is Informative—and Fun

Alfred E. Denio, MD | June 10, 2012

A former ACR board of directors member chronicles his interpretation of the activities of the board over the past three years, highlighting issues that are likely on the minds of ACR members.