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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)

What Diet to Recommend to Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Vanessa Caceres | November 1, 2013

With no clear-cut, evidence-based dietary guidelines for RA, rheumatologists should advocate for a balanced diet to help patients reduce their risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis

Speak Out Rheum: Fifty Years of APLAR

Prakash Pispati, MD | August 1, 2013

A past president reminisces about the formation and history of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology on its 50th anniversary

New Treatment Paradigm Suggested for Osteoarthritis

Catherine Kolonko | May 1, 2013

Multidisciplinary group advocates for healthcare model to identify those at risk of developing OA or who have early stage disease

First Annual Rheumatoid Awareness Day to Be Held February 2

Michael O’Neal | February 2, 2013

New day of action and outreach aims to spread awareness of rheumatoid arthritis

Was Gout Rampant Among the Romans?

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | January 1, 2013

Lead in wine consumed by Romans may have contributed to a high incidence of gout among aristocrats of the Roman Empire