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The ACR Thanks Members for Supporting RheumPAC During Matching Campaign

From the College | November 21, 2023

This year’s matching campaign raised more than $20,000 from ACR and ARP members and staff and another $7,300 from volunteer leaders.

Life with Arthritis: Kaleb Michaud, PhD, Shares His Story

Keri Losavio | November 17, 2023

SAN DIEGO—“I’m going to get personal,” said Kaleb Michaud, PhD, in the ARP Distinguished Lecture at ACR Convergence 2023. When he was 3 years old, the young Kaleb was diagnosed him with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA).

President’s Perspective: Deborah Dyett Desir, MD, Assumes ACR Presidency

Leslie Mertz, PhD | November 14, 2023

Deborah Dyett Desir, MD is the 87th ACR president and the first Black person elected to the position. In conversation with The Rheumatologist, this profile follows her career from academic research to private practice to Yale faculty & the ACR presidency.

ARP Welcomes a New President: A Conversation with Aileen Ledingham, PT, MS, PhD

Leslie Mertz, PhD | November 14, 2023

With roots in physical therapy & rehabilitation research, Dr. Ledingham brings to the ARP a deep enthusiasm for volunteering & collaboration, as well as a commitment to building public knowledge about the field of rheumatology.

Get Your Patients Moving: Physical Activity Is Key for Pain Management & Overall Health

Vanessa Caceres | October 13, 2023

Regular movement is crucial for everyone, but patients with rheumatic disease may feel overwhelmed about starting and maintaining a routine. Here’s how physical and occupational therapists can help patients establish and reach movement goals, while improving their pain management and overall health.

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…

Cannabis for Pain Relief: An Area Ripe for Research

Vanessa Caceres | September 28, 2023

Medical cannabis may benefit patients experiencing pain, and rheumatologists should be able to discuss its potential risks and benefits with their patients. Here are insights from Dr. Mary Ann Fitzcharles on current research, patient use and more.

Fellows in Training Learn & Network at ACR Convergence

Abin P. Puravath, MD, MHS, FACP | July 11, 2023

PHILADELPHIA—The fellows-in-training (FIT) programs at ACR annual meetings are highly valued educational sessions that also offer a forum for fellows to meet and connect with trainees from other programs. Fellows who were not able to meet in person during the pandemic years, particularly those who were in their second or third year of training, welcomed…

Thick Skin & Solid Research: Necessary Ingredients for Publishing Success

Vanessa Caceres | June 1, 2023

Scientific publishing requires a commitment to clear writing, concise narratives and a willingness to accept feedback. Daniel Solomon, MD, editor-in-chief of Arthritis & Rheumatology, provides insights into his experiences.

Rheum After 5: Dr. Brittany Bettendorf, Figure Skater

Carol Patton | May 11, 2023

When she was 2 years old, Brittany A. Bettendorf, MD, MFA, a rheumatologist at the University of Iowa (UI) Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, was introduced to figure skating by her mother, a national roller-skating champion and amateur figure skater. “The first time I stepped on the ice, I loved it,” she says. Dr. Bettendorf…