More than 80% of SLE patients experience some type of neurologic manifestation during their disease course. The challenge for rheumatologists and other clinicians lies in appropriately diagnosing any cognitive dysfunctions that accompany lupus and better understanding the causes and risk factors of those dysfunctions. “Cognitive Function in SLE” was the focus of a talk at the 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting in November.
Link between Autoimmunity and Environmental Exposure Needs Further Research
Rheumatology needs further cost-effective and validated methods to track the connection between environmental exposure and autoimmune diseases, including research on phenotypes, genotypes, the synergy between multiple infectious and noninfectious exposures, the timing of exposure, and the mechanisms involved, according to presenters of “Impact of Environmental Health on Autoimmunity,” a session here at the 2011 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting held in Chicago in November 2011.
Antiphospholipid Antibody Testing Update
Successes, challenges, and controversies of diagnostic methods for APS
ACR Honors Contributions to Rheumatology
Rheumatologists recognized for their work in the field
Dispelling the Mystery, Ensuring the Future
Bringing calm and organization to chaos: This is what led Greg Dennis, MD, to pursue a career in rheumatology. Dr. Dennis who, at the time, was an internal medicine resident at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, Colo., was seeking a subspecialty that would allow him to pursue immunology in a clinical or laboratory setting. What he realized during his residency was that rheumatology was a mystery to many physicians.
Strike While the Iron Is Hot
How The ACR Lupus Initiative is advancing rheumatology
A Window into Health Disparities
Systemic lupus erythematosus offers a touchstone for the U.S. healthcare system–and how we care for vulnerable patients
Researcher Looks for Clues to Help Treat Pediatric Lupus
With the support of the ACR Research and Education Foundation (REF) Awards and Grants program, Ornella Rullo, MD, has developed research that may help rheumatologists better treat pediatric patients.
Past Secrets for the Future of Lupus
A stretch-limo ride with academic rheumatologists leads to reflection
Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy Still Alive and Well
How rheumatologists are affected by new guidelines from ophthalmology