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John F. Kennedy’s Odyssey in Search of Diagnosis

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | November 1, 2013

Myriad health conditions from back pain to gastrointestinal illness plagued the late president and baffled his physicians

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

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

Colchicine Effective for Acute Pericarditis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | October 25, 2013

Patients with acute pericarditis who are treated with colchicine in combination with a traditional antiinflammatory therapy experience a significantly reduced rate of incessant or recurrent pericarditis. (posted Oct. 31)

Survey Highlights High Out-of-pocket Costs for RA Care

Richard Quinn | October 25, 2013

The “RA in America 2013″ survey estimates out-of-pocket cost for RA treatment at $1,000 to $5,000 per year. (posted Oct. 25)

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

Veteran Rheumatologist Takes Expedition Medicine Trip to Rural Nepal

Steven S. Overman, MD, MPH | October 1, 2013

Steven S. Overman, MD, MPH, shares medical knowledge, supplies, and clinical practice expertise with locals in rewarding visit to Nepal’s Upper Mustang region