Sleep disturbance is an important medical problem, requiring intervention, not simply to reduce latency to its onset, but to ensure achievement of the depth of sleep that has been documented to restore homeostasis and prevent the falls that are responsible for so much morbidity and mortality.1 Sleep disturbance is present in 50% of people over…
New research has shown elevated levels of serum uric acid in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and an increased likelihood of cardiovascular events in patients with severe OSA.
“The line between ACR and ARHP sessions has totally blurred,” said Donah Zack Crawford, MA, during the presentation, “Highlights from the 2011 ARHP Sessions,” here at the 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting held in Chicago in November 2011.
Afton L. Hassett, PsyD
The recently released PREDMETH study results indicate that methotrexate can be considered a real alternative to prednisone for patients with pulmonary sarcoidosis.
Even if you hire human resources professionals, as a private practice owner, you still want to have a good grip on the basics of attracting great people to your practice and keeping them happy. Speakers at ACR Convergence 2025 shared pearls to help practice owners do just that.
Dr. Heidi Prather detailed how social prescription may aid patients with chronic diseases and the research supporting this approach to care in her keynote speech during ACR Convergence 2025.
At this ACR Convergence Session, experts discussed brain fog experienced by many patients with rheumatic diseases & ways rheumatologists can help patients feel better supported.
Three experts discussed novel and practical strategies and resources that rheumatology clinics can use to improve the referral process, screening times and patients access to care.
At this ACR Convergence 2025 session, the speaker highlighted ways complementary and alternative medicine can be used alongside traditional medical treatments.