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ACR’s Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Education Course Helps Rheumatologists Expand Skills

Staff | April 2, 2014

Intermediate-level program features interventional cadaver workshop, teaches latest advances, application of musculoskeletal ultrasound to help physicians evaluate, manage patients’ pain, disease states

Growing up with Juvenile Arthritis

Christina Iversen | April 2, 2014

A pediatric patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis shares her perspective on living with the disease, importance of pediatric rheumatology care

Rheumatology Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | March 1, 2014

Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know

Causes of Alopecia Can Vary Among Patients with Systemic Disease Say Experts at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | March 1, 2014

Beyond such autoimmune diseases as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatologists should consider hypothyroidism, dietary issues, and grooming habits in patients with hair loss

Research Reveals Clues Into Inflammatory Process of Crystal Arthropathies Note Experts at the 2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Susan Bernstein | March 1, 2014

New studies clarify the roles of monosodium urate crystals in gout, calcium pyrophosphate crystals in osteoarthritis, and identify more effective potential therapies for patients

Registered Nurses Can Help Guide Rheumatology Patients Through Clinical Trials

Tara L. Barker, RN, BSN, MSN | March 1, 2014

How RN research coordinators can prevent deviations, interruptions in rheumatology clinical trials and enhance patient care

How to Build a Strong Doctor–Patient Relationship

Ingrid M. Cobb, MD | March 1, 2014

Listening to patients, relating to them, and addressing their concerns develops trust between physicians and patients

How Rheumatism Got its Name

Simon M. Helfgott, MD | March 1, 2014

The origination of the ailing word and its variations throughout history used to describe rheumatic disorders

What Role Does Fascia Play in Rheumatic Diseases?

Helene M. Langevin, MD | March 1, 2014

Recent research explores possible connections between abnormalities in fasciae and painful musculoskeletal conditions such as chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as scleroderma

Rheumatology Drug Updates

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | February 1, 2014

Information on new approvals and medication safety that rheumatologists need to know