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What Rheumatologists Should Look for in Diagnosing SAPHO Syndrome

Richard Brasington, MD | November 1, 2012

SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis) is an obscure condition that can vex patients and clinicians

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

A Few Acronyms and Indices in OMERACT

Prakash Pispati, MD | October 17, 2012

HAQ: Health Assessment Questionnaire DAS28: Disease Activity Score DAS: Psoriatic Arthritis: ACR Core Data Set and Disease Activity Score PsARC: Psoriatic Arthritis Response Criteria PSAI: Psoriasis Area and Severity Index SLEDAI: SLE Disease Activity Score BILAG: British Isles Lupus Activity Score SLAM: Systemic Lupus Activity Measure LAI: Lupus Activity Index ECLAM: European Consensus Lupus Activity…

American College of Rheumatology Award Provides Researchers Time for Career Development

Staff | September 5, 2012

The ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) initiated the ACR REF Rheumatology Investigator Award, which supports junior investigators as they are developing a project that will compete for NIH funding.