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The Role of the Social Worker in the Management of Rheumatic Disease

Kimberly A. Holwerda, BA, MA | July 9, 2012

Although social work involvement is far more common in the pediatric world of rheumatology, the role social workers play in the clinic can also be beneficial to adult patients.

The Forward View in Rheumatology

Kimberly Retzlaff | July 9, 2012

Future leaders convene at the ACR/Arthritis Foundation Rheumatology Research Workshop to discuss cutting-edge research and career development.

Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | July 9, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety.

Minerals, Mud, Martinis, and Methylprednisone

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | June 10, 2012

How the practice of rheumatology differs in America and Europe.

Coding Corner: Incident-To

Staff | June 10, 2012

A 65-year-old female Medicare patient with rheumatoid arthritis sees a nonphysician provider for a followup visit.

Orthotics Part of Arthritis Treatment

Kurt Ullman | June 10, 2012

Although no cure, assistive devices can have an impact on pain of arthritis in the lower extremities

What’s In A Note?: The Use of Electronic Health Records

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | May 9, 2012

The dictum “to write as long as possible” has become the norm for some physicians. Quality, not quantity, should be our goal.

Basics of Biologic Joint Reconstruction

Andreas Gomoll, MD | April 6, 2012

For young patients especially, this can delay knee replacement and provide better outcomes.

New Osteoarthritis Recommendations and Classification Criteria for Sjögren’s Syndrome and Polymyalgia Rheumatica

Kathy Holliman | April 6, 2012

The ACR has published three documents intended to provide clarity and consensus on management of osteoarthritis, classification criteria for Sjögren’s syndrome, and classification criteria for polymyalgia rheumatica. The documents, which represent the most current clinical evidence, research, and expert panel input and review, can help inform clinical practice and provide clearer target populations for future research.

Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) Recognizes 2011 Graduate Student Award Recipients

Staff | April 6, 2012

The ARHP Graduate Student Award, established in 2006, is given annually to outstanding students in recognition of their research and clinical practice projects in the field of rheumatology. The ARHP is honored to recognize its 2011 Graduate Student Award recipients: Jennifer Mei Ping Woo and Andrew Galica.