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.
A New Treatment for Fibromyalgia?
The FDA has approved a new drug application for TNX-102 SL (Tonmya), a tablet with 2.8 mg of cyclobenzaprine HCl, after two clinical trials demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of the treatment in adults with fibromyalgia.
How ACR Volunteers Educate School Nurses About Childhood-Onset Lupus
The ACR’s SHOP initiative partners pediatric rheumatologists & school nurses to raise cSLE awareness & better support students living with lupus.
President’s Corner: ACR/ARP Education That Fits
Fulfill your lifelong learning goals with the ACR & ARP. Explore diverse educational options, including journals, podcasts & ACR Convergence 2025.
AMA State Advocacy Roundtable Addresses Pressing Policy Challenges
The roundtable included discussions on emerging issues in state advocacy, prior authorization reform, likely impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill and physician wellness.
ACR President Warns: Access to Care Is at Risk Without Medicare Payment Reform
In a recent commentary published by Medscape, ACR President Carol Langford, MD, MHS, issues a stark warning: If Congress does not reform the physician payment system, patients may face increasing difficulty accessing essential medical services.