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How Wars Have Shaped Rheumatology

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | November 1, 2014

Treating sick, injured soldiers has taught physicians lessons about fighting infections, cancer

Patient Access to Electronic Health Records Yields Unexpected Results

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | October 1, 2014

Physicians find patients’ interaction with their digitized records can improve engagement, outcomes

How to Manage Physician Burnout

Vanessa Caceres | July 1, 2014

Stress-coping techniques for physicians under strain of healthcare industry changes

Why Tweaking Molecular Structures Can Be Hazardous to Our Health

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | June 1, 2014

The rise and fall of rofecoxib and valdecoxib demonstrate the need for caution in new drug development

Mobile Health Devices May Have Limited Use in Rheumatology

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | April 2, 2014

Challenges exist in developing m-health apps for rheumatology patients because of the difficulty in pinpointing what needs to be measured

TNF Inhibitors & RA

Richard Quinn | March 24, 2014

Anti-tumor necrosis factor agents may have cardioprotective effects in rheumatoid arthritis patients

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

2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Strides Made in Understanding Systemic Sclerosis

Susan Bernstein | February 1, 2014

Greater knowledge of how vasculitis, fibrosis, and autoimmunity interact in these destructive diseases will result in better clinical management

Rheuminations: Why the Obesity Epidemic Should Matter to Rheumatologists

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | January 1, 2014

As changes in diet and eating habits have caused obesity rates to soar, research into the metabolic syndrome suggests obesity may be a form of a low-grade inflammatory state

Joint Smart Coalition Takes on Psoriasis in New York City

Richard Quinn | December 13, 2013

The Arthritis Foundation and the National Psoriasis Foundation launched the Joint Smart Coalition to focus on patient education, resources, and outreach. At a coalition-sponsored community-outreach event at Queens College in Flushing, N.Y., attendees were provided information on setting goals, stretching techniques, easy exercises, treatment options, and tips for a healthy lifestyle. (posted Dec. 13)