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Insights from an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | October 8, 2025

Dr. Jay Reidler, an adult & pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon, shares insights from his field & discusses his collaborations with rheumatologists.

Rheuminations: Ageism Is a Threat to Quality Care

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | October 7, 2025

Learn how to identify & combat age-based discrimination for improved communication & better patient outcomes.

New Guidance on Mental Health Screening in Pediatric Rheumatology

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD | October 7, 2025

Pediatric rheumatologic diseases are characterized by high rates of anxiety & depression known to impact health-related outcomes. CARRA and the ACR developed guidance statements to assess & manage mental health concerns for youths in pediatric rheumatology practice.

Rheumatologists Applaud Inclusion of Key Medications in Medicare Price Talks

From the College | October 5, 2025

In a powerful op-ed published by Fierce Healthcare, rheumatologists Amanda Myers, MD, and Rebecca Shepherd, MD, MBA—both volunteer advocates with the ACR—highlighted the critical role of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in improving access to life-changing medications for patients with autoimmune and rheumatic diseases. Many patients with chronic conditions, such as rheumatoid…

A New Treatment for Fibromyalgia?

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | September 11, 2025

The FDA has approved a new drug application for TNX-102 SL (Tonmya), a tablet with 2.8 mg of cyclobenzaprine HCl, after two clinical trials demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of the treatment in adults with fibromyalgia.

Case Reports: Mimics of Polyarteritis Nodosa

Shane Murray, BMBS, RhMSUS, Zhe Ran Duan, MD, PhD, & Daniel DeMizio, MD | September 8, 2025

When polyarteritis nodosa isn’t PAN: Two cases of mimics, segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) & vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), are explored.

Rheuminations: Why Deliberate Practice & Relentless Curiosity Matter

Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS | September 5, 2025

What does it take to become a master in rheumatology? Explore how deliberate practice, relentless curiosity & profound humility are key to true expertise.

Celebrating Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Pathways to Success

Teresa J. Brady, PhD, MACR, Basia Belza, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA, Kimberly Kimpton, PT, MACR, & Marian T. Hannan, DSc, MPH, MACR | September 2, 2025

Four past ARP presidents mark the organization’s 60th anniversary by examining its evolution alongside significant challenges & opportunities in the field.