Syphilis, an ancient disease caused by the spirochete Treponema pallidum, has been historically referred to as the great mimicker given its heterogenous presentation. Both systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and syphilis can have multi-systemic involvement. Both parvovirus B19 and syphilis have been reported to cause histologic features similar to those seen in lupus nephritis. We present…
ACR experts break down MIPS, MVPs & the RISE registry, helping clinicians understand quality reporting requirements for 2026 & beyond.
At this ACR Convergence 2025 session, experts discussed disease management considerations to optimize outcomes in pregnant patients with SLE.
Research on PT for knee OA, HCQ’s protective role in lupus nephritis & the link between RA disease activity & frailty.
New EULAR/ACR criteria help stratify RA risk in patients with arthralgia. Learn how these criteria guide earlier interventions & improve trial rigor.
The ACR’s new RISE Registry, set for 2026, will be a modern productivity tool with new analytics, easy EHR connection & robust research data.
The gut microbiome may trigger RA & predict methotrexate response. ACR Convergence 2025 experts discuss pathogenesis & drug efficacy.
Dr. Langford’s final column reflects on 2025’s advocacy, challenges & member teamwork. Click through to read the outgoing ACR president’s parting thoughts.
Richard F. Loeser, Jr., MD, MACR, delivering the Oscar Gluck Memorial Lecture at ACR Convergence 2025, discussed research into new treatments for osteoarthritis.
Why do lymphatics fail in inflammatory arthritis? Research from ACR Convergence 2025 points to a network of telocytes & mast cells that control synovial drainage.