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Research Reveals Clues Into Inflammatory Process of Crystal Arthropathies Note Experts at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting
New studies clarify the roles of monosodium urate crystals in gout, calcium pyrophosphate crystals in osteoarthritis, and identify more effective potential therapies for patients
New Insights into CPPD
Progress in research, outcomes, diagnosis, and treatment of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease
Rheumatology Drug Updates
Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know
Rheuminations: Circadian Rhythms May Play Role in Inflammatory Disease
Research into how the timing of light and dark exposures control our lives could provide clues to why some people have immunologic disorders
How Microbes, Mycobacteria, and Metastases May Alter the Way We Look at Rheumatic Diseases
Studying the relationships between microbes and their hosts, the role for Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) as a vaccine for Type I diabetes, and emotional stress and bone metastases
Coding Corner: February’s Coding Challenge
A 62-year-old male patient returns to the office for a followup visit for his gout.
The Expanded Role of the Inflammasome in Human Disease
Exploring advances, evaluating what remains to be done
Omeract How to Get into the “Act”
Meet this international organization that focuses on rheumatology outcome measures
Decoding Autoinflammatory Syndromes
Understanding the genetic basis of errors of the immune system may provide new opportunities for therapy