Avoidable Hospitalizations in Patients with RA By Dani G. Contreras, MSc, & Cheryl Barnabe, MD, MSc, FRCPC Why was this study done? People with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may be at a higher risk for hospitalizations due to the consequences of systemic inflammation. Health service availability may also factor into the risk for hospitalization. People who…
The ACR’s SHOP initiative partners pediatric rheumatologists & school nurses to raise cSLE awareness & better support students living with lupus.
My first exposure to pediatric rheumatology came during my adult rheumatology fellowship, when pediatric rotations were part of our curriculum. This experience brought home for me the many differences between childhood and adult rheumatic diseases and the important role pediatric rheumatologists play in patient outcomes. This role has long been appreciated by the ACR/ARP, where…
A session at ACR Convergence 2024 addressed several recent drug approvals in pediatric rheumatology and a safety update for IL-1/IL-6 inhibitors.
Wondering how best to care for an adult patient with juvenile idiopathic arthritis-associated uveitis or a pediatric patient with early-onset osteoarthritis? Unsure how to manage a 23-year-old with chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis or an 8-year-old with tophaceous gout due to Lesch-Nyhan syndrome? Ask a Med-Peds rheumatologist. What Is a Med-Peds Rheumatologist? Med-Peds rheumatologists in the U.S….
An ACR-led resolution that calls for Medicaid payment parity for pediatric specialists will become AMA policy.
Experts addressed how changes in research & clinical care can improve outcomes for children experiencing healthcare disparities during a session at the 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium.
How do inflammatory pathways strain the cardiovascular system? Dr. Mark Gorelik provided insights into the inflammatory processes that influence heart recovery after myocardial infarction, Kawasaki disease, multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and more.
How do healthcare providers enable positive outcomes for their pediatric patients while also addressing the disparities in care between patients of different ethnicities, gender and socioeconomic backgrounds? Experts addressed how changes in research and clinical care can improve outcomes for children experiencing healthcare disparities during a session at the 2023 Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium.
This program offers loan assistance of up to $100,000 to eligible pediatric medical subspecialists in exchange for a three-year, full-time service commitment at an approved facility in an underserved area. Pediatric rheumatologists are encouraged to apply.