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ACR Boosts CME Credit Hours for Advanced Rheumatology Course

Staff | May 1, 2013

Increases affect ARC’s pediatric track, adult track, combined track, and individual modules

Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Diagnosing Antisynthetase Syndrome

Fawad Aslam, MBBS, and Elizabeth B. Russell, MD | May 1, 2013

A variable combination of interstitial lung disease, myopathy, fever, joint involvement, and mechanic’s hands characterize this systemic autoimmune syndrome

Speak Out Rheum: ACR/EULAR Exchange Program Expands Rheumatology Networks

Christian Beyer, MD, Neil Basu, MD, and Hans Ulrich Scherer, MD | April 1, 2013

Three young European rheumatologists share their experience in the 2012 ACR/EULAR international academic exchange program

Two Inflammatory Conditions—Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis—Share Clinical Connection

William P. Docken MD | March 1, 2013

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and giant cell arteritis (GCA) have common clinical and epidemiologic links, but they need not occur synchronously

Rheumatology Chooses Wisely

Kurt Ullman | February 22, 2013

ACR identifies five practices, therapies, or procedures physicians and patients should question

The ARHP Honors Health Professionals for their Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | February 1, 2013

The ARHP recognized individuals for their work in advancing rheumatology research, education, and patient care at the organizations’ annual meeting in Washington, D.C. last November

Letter: Consider the Bent Fork

Calvin R. Brown Jr., MD | February 1, 2013

As rheumatologists, when people ask us about wearing the bent fork lapel pin, we have the opportunity to educate the public about the Simple Tasks Campaign and the value of rheumatology

When to Refer Rheumatology Patients to Physical Therapy

Alicia Lovato PT, DPT | January 1, 2013

Consider a physical therapist for your patients if they have difficulty adapting to a new disability, impaired range of motion or strength, a significant balance or gait disturbance, a history of falls, or mobility issues

Online Medical Information Adds New Dimension to Patients’ Discussions with Doctors

Vanessa Caceres | December 1, 2012

Patients and rheumatologists find pros and cons in Web-based research

The ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | December 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes a group of distinguished individuals for their contributions to rheumatology research, education, and patient care