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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

ACR’s Benchmark Tool Quantifies Data about Rheumatology Workforce, Clinical Practice

Joseph Flood, MD | April 2, 2014

Physicians’ survey covers weekly work hours, annual compensation, primary professional activity in clinical practice, and predominant source of payment for 682 rheumatologists nationwide

Listen to Rick Brasington, MD, Discuss Beekeeping

Carol Patton | April 1, 2014

Rheum after 5: April 2014

Rheum After 5: Rheumatologist Shares Joy of Singing

Carol Patton | March 1, 2014

Retired physician Daniel Appelrouth, MD, uses vocal talents to entertain patients, peers, and friends, and raise money for hunger charities

Research Reveals Clues Into Inflammatory Process of Crystal Arthropathies Note Experts at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | March 1, 2014

New studies clarify the roles of monosodium urate crystals in gout, calcium pyrophosphate crystals in osteoarthritis, and identify more effective potential therapies for patients

Registered Nurses Can Help Guide Rheumatology Patients Through Clinical Trials

Tara L. Barker, RN, BSN, MSN | March 1, 2014

How RN research coordinators can prevent deviations, interruptions in rheumatology clinical trials and enhance patient care

Rheumatology Research Foundation Updates Awards and Grants Program

Staff | March 1, 2014

Foundation adopts recommendations to expand fellowship training awards, offer new award options for investigators, and provide support for resident research preceptorship award

How Rheumatism Got its Name

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | March 1, 2014

The origination of the ailing word and its variations throughout history used to describe rheumatic disorders

ACR’s Lupus Initiative Advances Education Around Diagnosing, Treating Disease

Joseph Flood, MD | March 1, 2014

Online progam boasts continuing medical education, learning curriculum for healthcare professionals and students, as well as a smartphone app to help patients track their symptoms

Ethics Forum: The Ethical Challenges of Recruiting Patients for Clinical Trials

Carol M. Greco, PhD, and Donah Zack Crawford, MA | February 1, 2014

A successful recruiter raises concerns about balancing friendliness and enthusiasm with legal and ethical constraints when screening human subjects for research