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The Great Debate 2023

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD | December 4, 2023

SAN DIEGO—Panelists at ACR Convergence 2023 debate the merits of IL-6 inhibitors vs. glucocorticoids for the initial treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).

Where Viral Infections Meet Rheumatic Disease

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | November 21, 2023

SAN DIEGO—Viral infections are a common cause of acute arthritis and, in general, tend to be short lived and are not usually associated with significant articular inflammation. Due to the prevalence of various viral infections across the globe, any patient with signs of early inflammatory arthritis (i.e., symptoms that have not yet lasted six weeks) should be evaluated for a possible infectious etiology, said Dr. Leonard Calabrese in the Review Course at ACR Convergence 2023.

President’s Perspective: Deborah Dyett Desir, MD, Assumes ACR Presidency

Leslie Mertz, PhD | November 14, 2023

Deborah Dyett Desir, MD is the 87th ACR president and the first Black person elected to the position. In conversation with The Rheumatologist, this profile follows her career from academic research to private practice to Yale faculty & the ACR presidency.

The 2023 ACR Awards of Distinction

Patrice Fusillo | November 13, 2023

SAN DIEGO—During ACR Convergence 2023 on Nov. 11, the ACR honored a group of individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care by announcing the recipients of the ACR’s 2023 Awards of Distinction, as well as the 2023 ACR Masters who were recognized for their contributions to the field.

Experience & Curiosity: An Interview with Dr. Herb Baraf

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | November 10, 2023

Editor’s note: Rheumatologists who are outstanding researchers, educators and/or clinicians, who provide consistently exceptional care to patients, have achieved a level of distinction in the field and serve as role models for colleagues and trainees are highlighted in this recurring series. Be curious. Listen to your patients. Demonstrate empathy. These traits, according to Herbert S.B….

Glucocorticoids in RA

David S. Pisetsky, MD, PhD | November 7, 2023

The historical & continuing roles of glucocorticoids in the treatment of RA are discussed.

Case Report: Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome

Ibtissam Gad, MD, Firas Askar, MD, Sudhaker Rao, MD, & Ayad Alhatib, MD | October 11, 2023

Hajdu-Cheney syndrome (HCS) is a rare connective tissue disease, with fewer than 100 cases reported worldwide.1 Hallmark features include acro-osteolysis (i.e., resorption of the distal phalanges of the hands and feet), osteoporosis, facial dysmorphisms, and craniofacial and dental abnormalities. Patients often have short stature and can have neuroanatomical deformities causing intellectual disabilities. These patients can…

Glucocorticoid Use at Any Dose Increases Fracture Risk

Arthritis & Rheumatology | September 26, 2023

The accepted wisdom is that the negative effects of glucocorticoids on bone depend on the dose and treatment duration. Adami et al. conducted this study to determine, in a real-life setting, the risk of fragility fracture associated with the dose of glucocorticoids in patients with inflammatory rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases.

Updates from the ACR Insurance Subcommittee Chair

Rebecca Shepherd, MD, MBA, FACR, FACP | September 25, 2023

The Insurance Subcommittee is working to address coverage and reimbursement challenges facing rheumatology practices. Recent activities include efforts to avoid increased administrative burden associated with specialty medications, support payer coverage of musculoskeletal ultrasounds and protect patient access to biologics.