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The ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | December 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes a group of distinguished individuals for their contributions to rheumatology research, education, and patient care

Integrate a Marketing Plan to Boost Your Rheumatology Practice

Staff | November 1, 2012

With today’s challenging economy, the need to market is vital for every medical practice—new or established, small or large

ACR Releases Guidelines for Gout Management

Kathy Holliman | October 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology’s two-part guidelines stress the need for treating to target, more aggressive management, and therapy

Patient Access to Medical Records: How Much Is Too Much?

Thomas R. Collins | August 8, 2012

The easy access to medical records stemming from technological advances has given rise to questions about the medical benefits to such easy access, questions now being explored by researchers in the U.S. and Europe.

Inflammatory Myopathies in Children

Angela Byun Robinson, MD, and Ann M. Reed, MD | July 10, 2012

Treatment options and recent research for juvenile dermatomyositis.

Cardiovascular Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Katherine P. Liao, MD, MPH | July 10, 2012

How to improve management of heart disease in patients with RA.

The Complexity of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Jeffrey N. Katz, MD, MSc | June 10, 2012

Challenges in diagnosis and management.

The State-of-the-Art of Rheumatology Symposium

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | June 10, 2012

Experts from across the nation describe the best clinical approaches to rheumatologic disease management.

The Recipe for Becoming a Rheumatology Fellow

Katarzyna J. Gilek, MD | June 10, 2012

Residents fear that being keen on more than one field renders them dishonest and undedicated, but in my opinion, going into internal medicine was a declaration of having multiple interests. I tested waters and tried different flavors before I decided to pursue rheumatology.

First World Autoimmune Arthritis Day Will Link People in “Virtual Convention”

Kurt Ullman | May 1, 2012

World Autoimmune Arthritis Day will be held from 6 a.m. EDT on May 19 through 5 a.m. EDT on May 21. It is a worldwide virtual convention focusing on autoimmune arthritis. Through the Internet, patients and supporters will be able to learn more about their disease while interacting with others from many countries.