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Rheuminations: The Evolution of Identity Over Time

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | August 6, 2025

Dr. Bharat Kumar reflects on professional identity formation, self-concept, key psychological theories and maintaining a growth mindset throughout one’s career.

A Joint Doctor with Joint Disease

Samantha C. Shapiro, MD | July 31, 2025

This year, Dr. Sam Shapiro underwent total hip arthroplasty. Her journey from being an athlete to suffering from arthritis and chronic joint pain was difficult. Here is her story, complete with post-op insights.

JAK Inhibitors 101

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | July 28, 2025

Experts provided an in-depth review of Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, discussing the latest research on their use in the treatment of specific rheumatic conditions, the risks associated with them and more.

Douglas White, MD, PhD, Transitions to Private Practice

Gretchen Henkel | July 10, 2025

ACR Past President Douglas White, MD, PhD, discusses his transition to private practice & the tensions between private practice & academic rheumatologists.

Highlights from the European Congress of Internal Medicine

Vanessa Caceres | July 10, 2025

An overview of highlights from the 2025 ECIM meeting, including research on treatment options for systemic sclerosis, the management of PMR & autoimmune testing.

Reflections on the Choose Rheumatology Experience

Jannel Lawrence, MD | July 10, 2025

A third-year internal medicine resident describes the impact of attending ACR Convergence & the benefits of participating in the Choose Rheumatology Experience hosted by the Rheumatology Research Foundation.

Case Report: Giant Cell Arteritis Presenting with Scalp Necrosis

Jude Al Qaqaa, MD, Vladimir Falb, DO, & Kaitlyn Buzard, DO | July 10, 2025

Giant cell arteritis (GCA), is an inflammatory vasculitis that involves large- and mediumsized arteries, most commonly the cranial branches of the carotid artery.1 It is seen in individuals 50 years and older.1 The most typical manifestation is new-onset headache with scalp tenderness and jaw claudication. 2 The most feared complication associated with GCA is permanent…

Rheumatology in China: An American Fellow’s Experience

Audrey Liu, MD | July 9, 2025

An American rheumatology fellow explores the differences& similarities between the U.S. & Chinese health systems through a visit toa hospital inHangzhou, China.

The Secret Lives of the Rheumatologist

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | July 9, 2025

Clark Kent, Hannah Montana, Dexter Morgan, David Bowie and your friendly neighborhood rheumatologist: What do all of these people have in common? Chances are, they live secret lives we rarely get to peer into. Unlike Superman, Miley Stewart, Dexter Morgan and Ziggy Stardust, rheumatologists are very much real, flesh-and-blood characters. Rheumatologists also have secret lives…

Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease: The Great Mimic

Bryn Nelson, PhD | July 9, 2025

CPPD is notoriously difficult to diagnose due to its diverse presentations & uncertain etiology. Recent advances have helped rheumatologists better understand its risk factors, classify, diagnose & treat the condition.