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Tech Talk: Physicians Debate Using Cell Phones to Communicate with Patients

Thomas R. Collins | November 1, 2013

Concerns about protecting personal privacy and receiving after-hours calls are balanced by physicians’ desire to connect with patients

Ethics Forum: Difficult Parents and Termination of Care in Pediatrics

Lawrence K. Jung, MD | November 1, 2013

A pediatric rheumatologist faces continuity of care issues for a patient with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis whose parents are disruptive to the medical practice

Practice Page: How to Market Your Medical Practice

Staff | November 1, 2013

Tips on getting started and developing a marketing action plan to attract, retain patients

Incoming ACR President Joseph Flood, MD, Maps Out the Year Ahead

Joseph Flood, MD | November 1, 2013

Despite challenges, the College will begin implementing its plan to advance rheumatology

Tips for Rheumatologists to Prevent, Alleviate Back Pain in Patients with Rheumatic Disease

Kimberly Retzlaff | November 1, 2013

A multidisciplinary approach that incorporates an exercise program, physical therapy, and ways to maintain good posture and a healthy weight can help patients find relief

Choosing Wisely’s Treatments, Tests that Pediatric Rheumatologists and Patients Should Question

Kurt Ullman | November 1, 2013

From autoantibody panels to assays for Lyme disease, the ACR and ABIM Foundation identify five common tests that are expensive, potentially harmful, and may not improve patient care

Researchers Look for Therapeutic Clues to Sjögrens Syndrome in Neural Pathways

Robert I. Fox, MD, PhD, and Carla M. Fox, RN | November 1, 2013

Beyond biologic agents, scientists study cytokines, chemokines, and the interface between inflammatory and neural/secretory pathways

Telomere Length Provides Insights into Cartilage Aging and Repair

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | October 8, 2013

Chondrocyte telomere length might play a role in the natural aging of cartilage, as well as the development and progression of OA. (posted Oct. 8, 2013)

Immunology Research Pioneers Receive Carol Nachman Prize

Amanda Rillo | October 1, 2013

Rheumatologists Gerd R. Burmester, MD, of Berlin, and Michael B. Brenner, MD, of Boston, honored with prestigious international award

Interplay Between Physician Employment Agreements, Medical Staff Bylaws Should Not be Ignored

Steven M. Harris, Esq. | October 1, 2013

Doctors must consider and review bylaws of hospital medical staff privileges when entertaining employment with a hospital or private practice