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Rheumatologists Make Progress Defining Spectrum of Axial Spondyloarthritis

Atul Deodhar, MD | May 1, 2014

New research clarifies terminology used for diagnosis, but questions remain around epidemiology, genetics and management of patients with axial skeletal inflammation

Expansion of Mobile Health Apps Makes Physicians’ Job Easier

Thomas R. Collins | April 2, 2014

Rheumatologists choose, review top mobile health devices

Treatment Options, Guidelines for Managing Gout Discussed at the ACR/ARHP Winter Rheumatology Symposium

Kimberly Retzlaff | April 2, 2014

Better understanding of goals, effect of gout therapy with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, urate lowering medication needed to improve quality of care

ACR’s Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education Course Helps Rheumatologists Expand Skills

Staff | April 2, 2014

Intermediate-level program features interventional cadaver workshop, teaches latest advances, application of musculoskeletal ultrasound to help physicians evaluate, manage patients’ pain, disease states

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

Statin Guideline Eliminates Cholesterol Treat-to-Target Strategy for Managing Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk

Kathy Holliman | March 1, 2014

Experts question how to apply the new American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines in patients with rheumatic disease and call for further validation of the risk assessment algorithm

Nonsurgical Treatments Can Relieve Pain, Improve Hand Function in Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis

Norman P. Gustafson, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Bruce M. Jacobs, BS, OTR/L, and Nancy A. Baker, ScD, MPH, OTR/L | March 1, 2014

OA can affect hand anatomy and kinematics, but splinting, exercise techniques, and physical agent modalities can help

Tech Talk: Smartphone Apps, Online Games May Encourage Healthy Behaviors in Rheumatology Patients

Susan Bernstein | February 1, 2014

Customized text messages and virtual reality technology can help health professionals prompt patients to take medications and get exercise

Pharmacy-based Arthritis Screening Debuts in Canada

Kurt Ullman | February 1, 2014

Co-sponsored program between the Ministry of Health and pharmacy chain tasks pharmacists with screening people for knee osteoarthritis

Is Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Right for Your Rheumatology Practice?

Staff | February 1, 2014

The RhMSUS Course for Rheumatologists–Fundamentals combines lectures and hands-on exercises in the imaging technique for physicians with limited ultrasound experience