Search results for: pediatric rheumatology

Childhood-onset Lupus Brings Distinct Challenges at Each Phase of Life

Deborah M. Levy, MD, MS | January 1, 2014

Differences in disease manifestations, severity, and management require special consideration from rheumatologists who treat children and adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus

2013 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: Rheumatologists In the Spotlight

Richard Quinn | December 1, 2013

ACR members honored with awards for service, research, and mentorship in rheumatology

ACR Issues sJIA Recommendations, SSc Classification Criteria

Kathy Holliman | October 1, 2013

Guidelines address advances in pathophysiology and treatment of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis; criteria classify broader spectrum of systemic sclerosis

What Adult Rheumatologists Need to Know about Juvenile Arthritis

Peter A. Nigrovic, MD | May 1, 2013

How to recognize distinctions between pediatric and adult arthritis

The ACR Releases Top 5 Things as Part of Choosing Wisely Campaign

Audrey B. Uknis, MD | February 21, 2013

On February 21, the ACR–along with 16 other national medical societies–released its list of Five Things Patients and Physicians Should Question in Rheumatology.

Aggressive Treatment of Inflammation Prevents Vision Loss in Patients with JIA-related Uveitis

Lara C. Pullen, PhD | January 24, 2013

A new study confirms that the use of immunosuppressive drugs is associated with a reduced risk of vision loss in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis-related uveitis.

Online Medical Information Adds New Dimension to Patients’ Discussions with Doctors

Vanessa Caceres | December 1, 2012

Patients and rheumatologists find pros and cons in Web-based research

Outstanding ARHP Program Planned for the ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

Afton L. Hassett, PsyD | August 8, 2012

The primary tracks at the meeting will focus on clinical practice, clinical science, basic science, and business/administration; four subtracks will include sessions relevant for educators, those interested in pediatrics, practice managers, and rheumatology trainees.

Inflammatory Myopathies in Children

Angela Byun Robinson, MD, and Ann M. Reed, MD | July 10, 2012

Treatment options and recent research for juvenile dermatomyositis.

The Role of the Social Worker in the Management of Rheumatic Disease

Kimberly A. Holwerda, BA, MA | July 9, 2012

Although social work involvement is far more common in the pediatric world of rheumatology, the role social workers play in the clinic can also be beneficial to adult patients.