For the 2023 Image Competition, the ACR sought images representing a diverse range of patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) or IIM mimics. The images selected as Best Overall by the judges this year come from North America. Systemic Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis Masquerading as Inflammatory Myositis These images depict an 81-year-old man who presented…
SAN DIEGO—At ACR Convergence 2023, panelists provided guidance for reducing disparities and improving health equity for patients who are negatively impacted by social determinants of health.
At ACR Convergence 2023, panelists presented information concerning several policy issues that affect rheumatologists & their patients, including abortion access & the WHO’s Essential Medicine List.
SAN DIEGO—At ACR Convergence 2023, Plenary Session 2, April M. Jorge, MD, shared data concerning the potential cardio- and renal-protective benefits of sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis.
SAN DIEGO—Pain is one of the most common symptoms of rheumatic disease, and this session at ACR Convergence 2023 was dedicated to understanding recent research concerning the relationship between pain and inflammation.
SAN DIEGO—Panelists at ACR Convergence 2023 debate the merits of IL-6 inhibitors vs. glucocorticoids for the initial treatment of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR).
SAN DIEGO—If patients with gout keep their serum urate (SU) levels very low with urate-lowering therapy (ULT), they have fewer flares, according to a research abstract presented at ACR Convergence 2023.
The Case A 47-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of bilateral submandibular gland swelling, mild symptoms of xerostomia and xerophthalmia and arthralgias in her fingers. A review of systems was otherwise unremarkable. On physical examination, her submandibular glands on both sides were enlarged and had a firm texture. Her parotid glands were normal, as…
A pediatric rheumatologist diagnosed with RA following the birth of her first child talks about integrative care & offers tips for helping patients reduce the symptom burden.
The ACR released a new arthroplasty guideline in an effort to remedy significant & detrimental delays faced by osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis patients who require surgical intervention.