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ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Early Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis May Appear Outside the Joints

Mary Beth Nierengarten | February 1, 2013

Evidence that suggests rheumatoid arthritis (RA) starts in mucosal sites such as the oral cavity and lung may lead to improved treatment and prevention of the disease

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: New Research Delves Into the Risk of Comorbidities for Patients with Lupus

Susan Bernstein | February 1, 2013

Studying factors that may lead to life-threatening comorbidities such as lymphoma and thrombosis could give rheumatologists clearer direction on treating patients with SLE

Tail Insurance Protects Against Medical Malpractice Claims from Previous Jobs

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

Physicians who are resigning, retiring, switching jobs, or are terminated should consider tail insurance to cover malpractice claims brought after they’ve left their current employer

Foundation Researcher Studies Role of IL-17 in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Staff | January 2, 2013

A grant from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)’s Rheumatology Research Foundation has helped Shiva Shahrara, PhD, conduct research into the molecule, IL-17, that plays a role in recruiting myeloid cells to migrate from the blood to the joint and perpetuating vascularization

When to Refer Rheumatology Patients to Physical Therapy

Alicia Lovato PT, DPT | January 1, 2013

Consider a physical therapist for your patients if they have difficulty adapting to a new disability, impaired range of motion or strength, a significant balance or gait disturbance, a history of falls, or mobility issues

The ACR Helps Members Meet Insurance Challenges

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | January 1, 2013

The Affiliate Society Council (ASC) and Insurance Subcommittee (ISC) support rheumatologists at a local level, while serving as a national voice for members

ACR Benchmark Survey Will Support Practice Management

Staff | January 1, 2013

The survey will compile information on the structure of physician supply and its relationship to demand for healthcare services, and raise awareness to issues facing rheumatology practices

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: Identify Compliance Risks to Avoid Violating Medicare Rules

Mary Beth Nierengarten | January 1, 2013

Rheumatologists should develop a plan to keep in step with federal regulations

ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting 2012: New Treatments and Strategies Emerge for Osteoporosis

Thomas R. Collins | January 1, 2013

Rheumatology experts urge caution in using bisphosphonates to prevent bone loss

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