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Beyond the Clinic: Lessons Learned from a Rheumatologist with RA

Linda Childers | November 7, 2023

A pediatric rheumatologist diagnosed with RA following the birth of her first child talks about integrative care & offers tips for helping patients reduce the symptom burden.

Glucocorticoids in RA

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

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

Concerning the Back: Updates in AS & nr-axSpA

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | November 2, 2023

During the 19th Annual Johns Hopkins Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases Symposium, Dr. Atul Deodhar provided an overview on axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and non-radiographic axSpA, with helpful insights into the diagnosis and care of patients with these conditions.

When Is Arthroplasty Recommended? New ACR/AAHKS Guideline Offers Considerations for Timing of Elective Hip or Knee Arthroplasty

Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD | November 1, 2023

The ACR released a new arthroplasty guideline in an effort to remedy significant & detrimental delays faced by osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis patients who require surgical intervention.

Are We Making Progress in Treating Lupus? Clinical Insights from Dr. Michelle Petri

Jason Liebowitz, MD, FACR | November 1, 2023

At the 19th Annual Advances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Rheumatic Diseases course, Dr. Michelle Petri gave a presentation concerning the overall state of lupus treatment outcomes in the U.S.

We Want You: Your Role in the CPT Valuation Process

Carina Stanton | October 23, 2023

Accurate reimbursement for rheumatology services ensures rheumatologists can run successful practices and provide needed care, but only if they speak up through survey input to explain how much that care costs. Here’s how to participate in the process when rheumatology CPT codes come up for review.

Why Mental Health Screening Is Essential for Patients with Psoriatic Disease

Catherine Kolonko | October 12, 2023

Research suggests that patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have a greater risk of depression, anxiety and, in some cases, substance abuse and dependence than the general population, yet symptoms often go unrecognized and untreated by medical professionals. Both psoriasis and PsA are associated with depression, with up to 30% of patients in either…

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…

What’s Holding Back Biomarker Innovation, & How Can We Solve It?

Donald Thomas, MD, FACP, FACR, RhMSUS, & Jason Liebowitz, MD | October 11, 2023

Think about it. Most rheumatology labs are stuck in the 1960s. Translational biomarker research looks excellent on paper and in theory. However, many barriers exist from the bench to the bedside. This article highlights this problem for the rheumatology community and proposes practical solutions. Case in Point For an example, let’s examine systemic lupus erythematosus…