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New Study Probes Risks Related to Acetaminophen Use
A new study questions whether acetaminophen is a risk-free pain reliever for patients aged 65 and older, including those with osteoarthritis (OA). Although acetaminophen is often touted as an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, a population-based cohort study found it carried an increased risk of peptic ulcers, bleeding and other side…
Rheum After 5: Embracing Their Inner Swiftie
Marked by their passionate support of Taylor Swift, several rheumatologists, rheumatology professionals and ACR staff who identify as Swifties spoke to us about their in-depth knowledge of Swift’s music and active engagement in fan discussions and events.
Rheuminations: Lessons from 5 Years of COVID-19
My children were playing in the car the other day and pulled open the glove box. Inside, they found a brown paper bag with my last name “KUMAR” in black Sharpie and a red sticker that read, “Do not lose. No replacements available.” It wasn’t long before the kids tore that bag apart to find…
My Six Cents: How to Help a Patient Feel Seen & Heard
Compassion, clear communication, empathy and more—Samantha C. Shapiro, MD, provides practical advice on how to connect with your patients during appointments.
In the Details: Diagnosing PsA Requires Drilling Down
Rheumatologists must do some detective work into a patient’s signs and symptoms when considering a psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, according to Philip J. Mease, MD, MACR
Clinical Research & Practice with AC&R Editor-in-Chief Dr. Kelli Allen
Arthritis Care & Research (AC&R), a peer-reviewed journal published monthly, comprises original research, review articles and editorials that “move clinical research and practice forward in a meaningful way,” according to AC&R Editor-in-Chief Kelli D. Allen, PhD. That includes research on evidence-based practice; clinical problems; practice guidelines; educational, social, and public health issues; health economics and…
The Burden Imposed by Prior Authorization Requirements
‘Prior authorizations are the bane of our existence as rheumatologists,’ says Physician Editor Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS. ‘How bad is it, how can we manage them, and how is the ACR helping? Read on in this month’s Editor’s Pick.’ Healthcare providers consider prior authorization (PA) a significant burden, but to different degrees…
Precision Medicine on a Population Level
Guest columnists Dr. Daniel Solomon & Dr. Andrew Concoff discuss the potential of technology, such as mobile health apps, to enhance remote care & improve access for underserved patients.
Rheuminations: How to Counteract Patients’ Eroding Trust in Healthcare
At first, there was an incomprehensibly loud explosion. And out of that explosion, about 4.5 billion years afterward, emerged the world’s first rheumatologist. Only a few notable things have happened between these two events, but the most important dynamic has been the continuous expansion of our universe. If the speculations of many cosmologists are correct,…
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