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What Role Does Fascia Play in Rheumatic Diseases?

Helene M. Langevin, MD | March 1, 2014

Recent research explores possible connections between abnormalities in fasciae and painful musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as scleroderma

John F. Kennedy’s Odyssey in Search of Diagnosis

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | November 1, 2013

Myriad health conditions from back pain to gastrointestinal illness plagued the late president and baffled his physicians

ACR Increases Its Role in Educating Rheumatologists About Treating Geriatric Patients

Vanessa Caceres | November 1, 2012

Sessions on aging and rheumatic disease, arthritis and the older worker, and back pain in the elderly included at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology and Association of Rheumatology Healthcare Professionals (ACR/ARHP)

ARP Year in Review: Updates in Advanced Practice, Epidemiology & Rehabilitation

Catherine Kolonko | November 12, 2025

Three experts discussed recent notable research of interest to rheumatology professionals across a range of topics.

Meeting Management Challenges in axSpA

Thomas R. Collins | November 1, 2025

At this ACR Convergence 2025 session, experts discussed emerging concepts with axial spondyloarthritis, including the most effective MRI specifications for diagnosis, challenges with axial juvenile spondyloarthritis & the many mimics of axSpA.

From Conceptual Seedling to Tree of Knowledge

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | October 30, 2025

In a panel discussion at ACR Convergence 2025, three experts provided insight into how mentorship, personal values and more helped them develop the skills and habits necessary to become a master clinician.

What’s New in Psoriatic Arthritis?

David Pisetsky, MD, PhD | October 28, 2025

Dr. David Pisetsky curated the research presented at ACR Convergence 2025 and answers the question “What new research on psoriatic arthritis has the potential to impact patient care or future research?”

The 2025 ARP President’s & Merit Awards

Patrice Fusillo | October 25, 2025

Meet the 2025 ARP President’s & Merit Award recipients honored for their significant contributions to rheumatology research, education & patient care.

Insights from an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | October 8, 2025

Dr. Jay Reidler, an adult & pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon, shares insights from his field & discusses his collaborations with rheumatologists.

A Joint Doctor with Joint Disease

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD | July 31, 2025

This year, Dr. Sam Shapiro underwent total hip arthroplasty. Her journey from being an athlete to suffering from arthritis and chronic joint pain was difficult. Here is her story, complete with post-op insights.