Studies on metabolism, neuroendocrinology, and immunology can broaden understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic inflammatory diseases
Immunology Research Pioneers Receive Carol Nachman Prize
Rheumatologists Gerd R. Burmester, MD, of Berlin, and Michael B. Brenner, MD, of Boston, honored with prestigious international award
Morris Reichlin Contributes Five Decades of Immunologic Advances in Rheumatology
Career marked by the quest to define the antigenic targets of autoimmunity in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), inflammatory myopathies, polymyositis, and dermatomyositis
Three Giants of Immunology at USC
Prejudice, and how I became a rheumatologist.
Where Will Kinase Inhibitors Fit into the RA Treatment Mix?
Presenters at “Looking Ahead to Kinase Inhibition in Rheumatoid Arthritis,” a session here at the 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting, delved into some of the big questions that rheumatology faces with kinase inhibitor use.
Opening a New Therapeutic Window for Rheumatoid Arthritis
New targets in rheumatoid arthritis: SYK, JAK, BTK
A Duet of Bone and the Immune System
Examining emerging perspectives in osteoimmunology
Integrating Immunology and Biologics into Clinical Practice
With the rapid expansion of new classes of medications, clinical practice has changed dramatically, and rheumatology health professionals must have a fundamental knowledge of immunology and the mechanisms of action of the biologic agents that have emerged with this expansion. Familiarity with the predrug screening recommended for biologic agents and the appropriate safety and disease monitoring necessary when a person uses these products is essential for the best patient outcomes. Additionally, being able to obtain drug plan authorization for use of biologics and being able to educate patients and their families or support team members about the financial considerations of these drugs helps to ensure best rheumatology practice.
European Beacon for Rheumatology
Josef S. Smolen, MD, led the way for outcomes measures and a scientifically based training program