Information on News Approvals and Medication Safety
Board Members Lobby Congress on Arthritis Act and Other Legislative Priorities
The ACR board of directors met in Washington, D.C. May 13–15. The trip began with the board and staff participating in Congressional Insight, a computer-simulation exercise that allows participants to experience some of the pressures and rewards of being a U.S. representative.
Coding Corner Question
February’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer
February’s Coding Answer
Healthy Bones in Children
Recent research provides insight into this important area of public health
Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition of weak bone caused by a loss of bone mass and a change in bone structure. Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis is a form of osteoporosis caused by taking glucocorticoid medications, such as prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, etc.), prednisolone (Prelone), dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol), and cortisone (Cortone Acetate). These medications are used to help control many rheumatic diseases, including RA, systemic lupus erythematosus, and polymyalgia rheumatica.
Exercise and Arthritis
Arthritis is consistently used as a reason why people limit exercise. However, physically active individuals with arthritis are healthier, happier, and live longer than those who are inactive and unfit.
Concrete Relief for Vertebral Fractures
PVA reduces fracture pain—but is it overused?
Reading Rheum: Which Bone Agent Is Best in High-risk Osteoporosis?
Handpicked Reviews of Contemporary Literature
Science from our Sisters
Recommended reading from A&R and AC&R