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Is Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Right for Your Rheumatology Practice?

Staff | January 2, 2013

The Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Course for Rheumatologists—Fundamentals is designed for rheumatologists with limited ultrasound experience interested in the potential benefits of musculoskeletal ultrasound for their patients

When to Refer Rheumatology Patients to Physical Therapy

Alicia Lovato PT, DPT | January 1, 2013

Consider a physical therapist for your patients if they have difficulty adapting to a new disability, impaired range of motion or strength, a significant balance or gait disturbance, a history of falls, or mobility issues

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

The ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology

Richard Quinn | December 1, 2012

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) recognizes a group of distinguished individuals for their contributions to rheumatology research, education, and patient care

Rheumatology Professionals and Patient Advocates Take Their Stories to Capitol Hill

Staff | November 1, 2012

This year’s Advocates for Arthritis conference was the American College of Rheumatology’s largest and most successful fly-in to date

Healthcare Professionals Find Benefits in Specialized Rheumatology Training Course

Ann Kepler | November 1, 2012

Enhanced caregiver-patient interactions, patient evaluations, patient education, and practice productivity are considered positive outcomes of the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) Advanced Rheumatology Course (ARC)

Rheumatology Drug Updates: Apremilast, Golimumab, and More

Michele B. Kaufman, PharmD, BCGP | November 1, 2012

Information on new approvals and medication safety rheumatologists need to know

The Future is Here: The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Rheumatology

Ann Kepler | November 1, 2012

Nurse practitioners’ specialized knowledge and skills help to create an interlocking network of rheumatology patients and medical professionals

Nomenclature, Semantics, Jargon, Lingo, Eponyms, Etymology, and Terminology in Rheumatology

Prakash Pispati | October 1, 2012

Why rheumatologists must coin simple, comprehensible terms for what we read, speak and write to our patients

EULAR: Identify Arthritis Early, Treat it Effectively

Thomas R. Collins | October 1, 2012

Recent studies are uncovering genetic and environmental factors at play in the earliest stages of rheumatoid arthritis and medications that are effective in treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis