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Long-Term Canakinumab Treatment Has Favorable Effect on Systemic Features & Joint Health for sJIA

Carina Stanton | November 21, 2018

During a five-year trial of canakinumab, patients with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis taking canakinumab showed progress toward clinical remission and glucocorticoid tapering…

2018 ACR Awards of Distinction & ACR Masters

Carol Patton | November 19, 2018

CHICAGO—At the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in October, the ACR and the ARHP honored distinguished individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care. This month, The Rheumatologist speaks with the ACR winners about their individual contributions to advancing rheumatology. You’ll also find the 2018 Masters list. In the next issue,…

Dr. Bryce Binstadt Says Waterskiing Clears His Mind

Carol Patton | November 18, 2018

Years ago, 16-year-old Bryce Binstadt, now a pediatric rheumatologist at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital, was waterskiing with friends on Potato Lake in Minnesota, where his family frequently vacationed. Dr. Binstadt had been an avid water-skier since he was 8 years old and had become very skilled at the sport—even skiing backward. This…

How to Engage Young Adult Patients

Carina Stanton | October 30, 2018

Gaps in healthcare are common between the ages of 17 and 21. But simple collaborations between adult and pediatric rheumatologists can go a long way to help young adults stay engaged in their rheumatology care…

Uveitis: Know the Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment Options

Carina Stanton | October 22, 2018

Inflammatory diseases can cause uveitis. Early detection and treatment are essential, but when uveitis goes undetected it can cause blindness. Here’s how to protect your patients…

Juvenile Arthritis Camps Offer Kids Freedom, Fun & Education

Linda Childers | October 18, 2018

With the wind in her hair and a smile on her face, a young girl flies through the air on the zip line at Camp Wekandu. She waves to her fellow campers on the ground and offers a thumbs up before the ride ends and one of the camp counselors lowers her from the zip…

Study Reveals Lupus Is a Leading Cause of Death in U.S. Women

Kimberly J. Retzlaff | October 18, 2018

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a leading cause of death among young women, according to an August 2018 study in Arthritis & Rheumatology.1 To help determine where SLE ranks among causes of death, Eric Y. Yen, MD, and Ram Raj Singh, MD, conducted a population-based study using nationwide mortality counts for all female residents of…

The 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Program Preview

From the College | September 20, 2018

Save the date for the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, Oct. 19–24 in Chicago. Connect with your colleagues for an unmatched educational experience featuring exceptional sessions by leading rheumatology experts. The ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting is your gateway to global rheumatology education. With more than 450 sessions—including The Great Debate—the meeting provides boundless opportunities for professional development,…

Sessions to Check Out During the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

From the College | September 17, 2018

With more than 450 sessions, the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting, is your gateway to global rheumatology education. Here is a preview of a few sessions attendees can look forward to…

Mentoring May Help Address Workforce Shortage

Mary Beth Nierengarten | August 17, 2018

Like other areas of medicine, rheumatology is facing a significant workforce shortage. As documented in a recently published study by the ACR, the demand for rheumatology clinical services is expected to exceed the supply of rheumatology providers by 2030.1 Without a concerted effort to explore ways to retain rheumatology providers in the workforce, this imbalance…