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Leveraging the ACR’s RISE Registry for Research

Ellen M. Gravallese, MD  |  September 11, 2020

I have always been dissatisfied with the apparent dichotomy between researchers and clinicians; this is a false divide. Yes, research includes laboratory-based investigation, clinical trials, and retrospective and prospective studies of disease entities, among other pursuits. However, clinicians also contribute to research by sharing clinical data and through observations of their patients. Clinicians’ daily contributions…

Filed under:President's PerspectiveResearch Rheum Tagged with:ACR Rise Registryelectronic health record (EHR)Precision MedicineResearch

ACR Convergence Offers Quick Reviews of Rheumatology Topics in Shorter, ‘Down & Dirty 30’ Sessions

Catherine Kolonko  |  September 9, 2020

Here’s a taste of what participants in this year’s virtual annual meeting, ACR Convergence 2020, will have access to during Down & Dirty 30, four 30-minute sessions designed to provide refreshers on specific rheumatology-related topics.

Filed under:ACR ConvergenceEducation & TrainingMeeting Reports Tagged with:ACR Convergence 2020ACR Convergence 2020 – RAEducation

COVID-19 Poses Training Challenges for Rheumatology Fellows

Catherine Kolonko  |  July 15, 2020

Like the medical profession itself, the education of doctors serving in rheumatology fellowships across the nation marches on despite the unexpected hurdles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Practice Changes “The pandemic has changed the way our fellows see patients; we are now seeing almost all patients using telemedicine,” says Bonita Libman, MD, FACR, FACP, fellowship…

Filed under:Education & TrainingPractice Support Tagged with:COVID-19fellowshiponline educationtelemedicine

Florida Society of Rheumatology in the Spotlight

Linda Childers  |  June 18, 2020

Advocacy efforts on access and workforce issues in Florida are discussed.

Filed under:Professional Topics Tagged with:Dr. Guillermo ValenzuelaDr. Reshma KhanFlorida Society of Rheumatologystate society

Dr. Bernhard Helps Doctors in Underserved Areas Via the MAVEN Project

Carol Patton  |  June 15, 2020

In 2018, Gerson Bernhard, MD, FACP, MACR, received a call from a primary care physician at a rural clinic in Florida who was treating patients with varying degrees of arthritis. One patient’s case was more complex than the others. Dr. Bernhard guided the doctor through the patient’s history, reviewed lab results, referred related studies, expanded…

Filed under:ProfilesRheum After 5 Tagged with:Dr. Gerson BernhardMAVENUnderserved Patients

In the Lungs: Asthma & COPD May Be Early, Independent Risk Factors for RA

Carina Stanton  |  June 1, 2020

Recent research found women with COPD and asthma—even those who have never smoked—are at a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis…

Filed under:ConditionsRheumatoid Arthritis Tagged with:2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meetingasthmachronic obstructive pulmonary disorderCOPDlungs

Fellowship Training Goes Virtual: COVID-19 Pandemic Creates Training Challenges

Catherine Kolonko  |  May 18, 2020

With telemedicine platforms and Zoom calls, technology is playing a large role in how rheumatology fellows are seeing patients and participating in lectures and conferences…

Filed under:Education & Training Tagged with:coronavirusCOVID-19EducationFellowsFellows-in-Trainingfellowshiptelemedicine

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How Ageism Hurts Physicians & Patients

Steven M. Harris, Esq.  |  May 15, 2020

Ageism is defined as stereo­typing, prejudice or discrimination against individuals on the basis of their age. According to the American Medical Association (AMA), 43% of all physicians and surgeons are 55 or older. Specialists are, on average, older than primary care doctors. In addition, around 30% of the current U.S. population is older than 55,…

Filed under:EthicsLegal Updates Tagged with:ageism

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The Nebraska Rheumatology Society Grows to Meet State’s Challenges

Linda Childers  |  May 15, 2020

As state rheumatology societies go, the Nebraska Rheuma­tology Society (NRS) is one of the new kids on the block. Established two years ago, the NRS hopes to involve all 27 rheumatologists across the state. Marcus Snow, MD, a rheumatologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Omaha, says the state’s rheumatologists are spread across…

Filed under:Legislation & AdvocacyProfessional TopicsWorkforce Tagged with:accessNebraska Rheumatology Society (NRS)workforce shortage

Patient Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity: Do You Need to Know?—Ethics Forum

Nayimisha Balmuri, MD, Jacob Spitznagle, MD, & Karen Onel, MD  |  April 15, 2020

A 17-year-old girl presents to the pediatric rheumatology clinic for follow-up of recently diagnosed systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) characterized by class IV lupus nephritis, photosensitive rash and antiphospholid antibody positivity. She is currently being treated with prednisone, mycophenolate mofetil, and hydroxychloroquine. She is accompanied by her mother, who has been very involved in the patient’s…

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