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REF President: Annual Giving Is the Foundation of Our Core Awards

E. William St.Clair, MD | June 1, 2010

Annual giving is a fundraising component of the ACR Research and Education Foundation’s (REF’s) comprehensive development plan—the other main sources being the Industry Roundtable and planned giving, otherwise known as The Legacy Society. What has always struck me about annual giving is the munificence of our donors. When it comes to annual giving, most donors are ACR members whose spirit of generosity makes it possible for the REF to fulfill its mission of advancing research and training to improve the health of people with rheumatic diseases.

Recent Study Improves Understanding of Preclinical Rheumatoid Arthritis

From the College | June 1, 2010

A study recently published in Arthritis Care & Research (AC&R) reveals a novel approach for the study of preclinical rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The investigators conducting the study sought to determine if these RA-related biomarkers could also be found in healthy subjects in order to investigate relationships between genetic and environmental factors and the presence of these biomarkers. Their goal is to study how these biomarkers evolve.

Leaders in Washington, D.C., Addresses Advocates for Arthritis Conference

From the College | June 1, 2010

This spring, 120 rheumatologists, rheumatology health professionals, and patient advocates travelled to Washington, D.C., for the ACR’s annual Advocates for Arthritis conference.

March Madness on the High Seas: Hoops and Healthcare as Bedfellows

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | June 1, 2010

Hoops and healthcare as bedfellows

Registries and Rheumatology Quality

Kristen McNiff, MPH | June 1, 2010

The RCR has short- and long-term benefits for the subspecialty

When Lupus Research is a Family Affair

Cynthia Aranow, MD, Meggan Mackay, MD,Peter Gregersen, MD, and Betty Diamond, MD | June 1, 2010

Following sisters of SLE patients may shed light on risk factors and progression of the disease

Strides in Recognition and Management of Joint Hypermobility Syndrome

Gretchen Henkel | May 1, 2010

Strides in recognition and management of joint hypermobility syndrome

What Can Clinical Decision Support Do for You?

From the College | May 1, 2010

The current health system places increasing pressure on physicians and their practices to find new and innovative ways to maximize reimbursement through the implementation of programs and workflows that ensure the delivery of higher quality care—all while the ever-increasing needs of the patient population are placing a greater demand on physician time.

Advance Rheumatology: Volunteer for the ACR

From the College | May 1, 2010

Under the ACR’s new strategic plan, the mission of the ACR is advancing rheumatology, and the new vision is to enhance the value and impact of rheumatology in a changing healthcare environment. These cannot be achieved without the time, effort, talent, and experience of its volunteer leadership and committee members.