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ACR Travel Grants Encourage Collaboration, Research in Rheumatology

Staff | June 1, 2014

Grant recipients who attended the 34th annual European Workshop for Rheumatology Research recall conference highlights, connecting with overseas colleagues

Rheumatology Research Foundation’s Campaign to Advance Patient Care Ahead of Schedule

Staff | June 1, 2014

After three years, the Foundation’s Journey to Cure initiative to recruit and train new rheumatologists has achieved 78% of its $60 million, five-year goal

How Rheumatologists Can Connect with Congressional Lawmakers during August Recess

Staff | June 1, 2014

Tips on scheduling in-office meetings in legislators’ home districts and which issues to discuss

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

Update on Healthcare Reform in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act

Joseph Flood, MD, & Kam Nola, PharmD, MS | June 1, 2014

The American College of Rheumatology continues to monitor healthcare system changes under the ACA; educate rheumatologists, rheumatology health professionals

New Treatments Needed to Prevent Fractures in Osteoporosis

Ellen M. Field, MD, FACR, CCD | June 1, 2014

Current therapies target pathways of bone remodeling, but rheumatologists say a better understanding of the mechanisms of bone resorption, formation is needed to make an impact

Rheumatology Drug Updates, Trials, Safety Data

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | May 1, 2014

Information on oral anticoagulant apixaban, apremilast for active psoriatic arthritis, hyaluronic acid and methotrexate injections, and drug safety updates rheumatologists need to know

Rheumatologists on the Move

Jessica Kinsella | May 1, 2014

Awards, appointments and announcements in the world of rheumatology

Rheumatologist Marc C. Hochberg, MD, MPH, Advances Epidemiology Through Collaborative Ties

Gretchen Henkel | May 1, 2014

Accomplished physician noted for research in gout, osteoarthritis etiology; characterizing therapeutic responsiveness in disease states; inspiring teamwork among rheumatologists

Ethics Forum: The Challenge of Multidisciplinary Care in Rheumatology

Kirk D. Jenkins, MD; Robert H. Shmerling, MD; Rebecca B. Yarrison, PhD; and Kristine M. Lohr, MD, MS | May 1, 2014

A patient with autoimmune ocular disease raises concerns about the moral, professional obligations of rheumatologists to help patients whose condition is not clearly within the scope of rheumatology