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If Joe the Plumber Gets Arthritis

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | April 1, 2009

Campaign figure’s connection to personalized medicine

Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | March 1, 2009

Information on safety, labeling changes, and pharmaceutical research

Know Your Labs

Peter H. Schur, MD | February 1, 2009

A review of state-of-the-art testing for SLE and connective tissue disease.

Systemic lupus erythematosus, often called SLE or lupus, is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, nervous system, and other organs of the body. It is sometimes labeled the “great imitator” because its wide variety of symptoms can often be confused with other disorders. Usually, patients with SLE experience skin rashes and arthritis as well as fatigue and fever, and the disease can be fatal. However, improvements in therapy have significantly increased these patients’ quality of life and their life expectancy.

I Am an Advocate

Susan Leigh | December 1, 2008

Earlier this year, I was privileged to be part of the ACR’s Advocates for Arthritis advocacy visit. My rheumatologist recommended that I apply for the event, and I was thrilled when I was accepted, even though my acceptance wasn’t necessarily competitive (I was the only patient representative from Delaware).

Rheumatologists in the Spotlight

Lucy Randall | December 1, 2008

Several rheumatologists honored for their work in research, teaching

Curing Epidemics at the Strep Lab

Alton J. Morris, MD | November 1, 2008

A valuable early research education

Study Groups: Where Information and Networking Mix

From the College | September 1, 2008

ACR study groups provide an excellent forum for networking at the ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting and are among the most highly sought-after sessions each year. Although study groups are not eligible for CME credits, they provide an opportunity for the exchange of new ideas and in-depth presentations of information. These groups give attendees the opportunity to discuss cases and share experiences with colleagues who share a common interest in one disease, a group of related disorders, or a specialized field of study.

The Quest for Olympic Gold

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | September 1, 2008

What should physicians make of sick athletes’ success stories?

Antiphospholipid Syndrome

From the College | August 1, 2008

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease associated with frequent clotting in arteries and veins and fetal losses. The clotting results from the presence of proteins in the blood—called antiphospholipid autoantibodies (aPL)—formed against the person’s own tissues.