A recent study showed that, when administered during pregnancy, infliximab takes longer to clear an infant’s system than adalimumab…
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How to Deliver Difficult News about Patients’ Diagnoses
Telling a patient that he or she has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia or another debilitating, painful and/or chronic condition can be upsetting for a patient to hear and difficult for a rheumatologist to convey. Given this, it’s important to prepare for the appointment. “Take a few minutes beforehand to contemplate…
Prior Authorization Requests Delay or Prevent Delivery of Needed Meds
Rheumatologist denounces common practice as a time-draining impediment to patient care
Nanoparticle Medicine Delivery Shows Promise
Researchers treated mouse model of systemic lupus erythematous with mycophenolic acid delivered via nanoparticle. (posted June 18, 2013)
Electronic Prescribing: The First Step Towards an Integrated Health Delivery System?
With the introduction of the 2009 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’s) electronic prescribing incentive program, the door is opening for widespread adoption of health information technology (HIT) within the physician’s practice.
Updates on Fibromyalgia & the Quest to Alleviate Pain
ACR Convergence 2025 speakers reviewed new fibromyalgia insights, from the first new drug approval since 2009 to nociplastic pain concepts & cognitive behavioral therapy.
Let’s Discuss: Insights from the ACR Convergence 2025 Review Course
The Review Course at ACR Convergence 2025 provided a comprehensive update for practitioners. Highlights from the sections on SLE and lupus nephritis, inflammatory brain diseases, drug management of rheumatic diseases and mimics of inflammatory myopathies.
The 2025 ACR Awards of Distinction
The ACR honors excellence in rheumatology. Meet the 2025 Awards of Distinction recipients, ACR Masters & Distinguished Fellows recognized at ACR Convergence 2025.
The 2025 ARP President’s & Merit Awards
Meet the 2025 ARP President’s & Merit Award recipients honored for their significant contributions to rheumatology research, education & patient care.
The Rheum Advocate: A Fresh Look for the Same Trusted Voice
Starting Nov. 13, the long-running ACR@Work newsletter is transforming into The Rheum Advocate, delivering the latest updates on advocacy, policy developments, clinical practice support and the issues that matter most to rheumatology professionals.