Search results for: musculoskeletal disease

New Research Shows Chondroitin Sulphate Reduces Cartilage Volume Loss, Bone Marrow Lesions

Sue Pondrom | May 13, 2011

However, conflicting data and small study size make it difficult to draw firm conclusions

The LUMINA Study

Graciela S. Alarcon, MD, MPH | April 13, 2011

Impact beyond lupus in U.S. Hispanics

Similarities to Fibromyalgia Found in Post-War Illness

Vanessa Caceres | March 18, 2011

Many questions remain about these chronic multisymptom illnesses

Are NSAIDS Even Less Safe Than We Thought?

Mary Desmond Pinkowish | March 18, 2011

Recent meta-analysis points to MI risks, but many questions remain

The Dos and Don’ts of E/M Coding

By Melesia Tillman, CPC, CRHC, CHA | March 18, 2011

Coding medical procedures and diagnoses can be a daunting task if you are not educated in this field. I am going to break down the rules for evaluation and management (E/M) coding, so take a deep breath and let’s jump in!

Experts Tackle Tough Pain Challenges

By Mary Desmond Pinkowish | March 18, 2011

NIH conference brings together experts to discuss pain treatment

The DMOAD Dream a Generation Later

Jean-Pierre Pelletier, MD, and Johanne Martel-Pelletier, PhD | March 18, 2011

Few effective treatments for OA have been developed, and the approach to clinical trials might need modifications

Rheumatologist=Pain Doctor?

David G. Borenstein, MD | February 12, 2011

Managing pain is an important part of rheumatologic care—and a focus for the ACR

Navigate Maintenance of Certification

Staff | February 12, 2011

As a rheumatologist, satisfaction comes in part through providing quality patient care, and one way to demonstrate a commitment to patients is through engaging in continuous professional development. The ACR is dedicated to helping physicians in all stages of their careers participate in the process of lifelong learning.

New Approaches to Inflammatory Myopathy

Vanessa Caceres | February 12, 2011

Advances in diagnostic modalities and treatments emerge