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Exploring Kawasaki Disease

Mary Beth Son, MD | April 2, 2014

New epidemiologic data, clinical studies have shed light on diagnosis, treatments, patient outcomes for this childhood disease, but etiology is still unknown

Let the ICD-10 Testing Begin

Kimberly Retzlaff | March 13, 2014

CMS holds ICD-10 testing in March; plans for summer tests

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

Rheumatology Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | March 1, 2014

Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know

Evolutionary Medicine Provides Insight into the Chronic Inflammatory State Note Rheumatologists at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Mary Beth Nierengarten | March 1, 2014

Studies on metabolism, neuroendocrinology, and immunology can broaden understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic inflammatory diseases

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

What Role Does Fascia Play in Rheumatic Diseases?

Helene M. Langevin, MD | March 1, 2014

Recent research explores possible connections between abnormalities in fasciae and painful musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as scleroderma

Statin Guideline Eliminates Cholesterol Treat-to-Target Strategy for Managing Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk

Kathy Holliman | March 1, 2014

Experts question how to apply the new American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association guidelines in patients with rheumatic disease and call for further validation of the risk assessment algorithm

Human RNAi Therapy Jumps Hurdle

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | February 20, 2014

A new proof-of-concept human study brings RNA interference therapy one step closer to market. (published March 3, 2014)