Age is a key factor in effective immune response
Cornelia M. Weyand, MD, PhD, explored the mechanisms and sequelae of aging immune systems during ACR... Read more
At ACR Convergence 2021, a panel of experts — A. Darise Farris, PhD, Blake M. Warner, DDS, PhD, MPH, and Xavier Mariette, MD, PhD — explored the dynamics of the treatment of Sjögren’s syndrome, including epigenetic links between immune and salivary gland dysfunction and targeted therapy. Read more
LATEST #ACR21 NEWS
Some chronic pain can be managed without drugs
Rinie Geenen, PhD, discussed pain management regimens in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, Chr... Read more
Post-COVID-19 syndromes can affect several systems
In an ACR Convergence symposium, Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, discussed neurological syndromes associate... Read more
Expanded provider reach, patient time savings boost popularity of telemedicine
Nearly 90% of all physicians had used telehealth by the end of 2020, about half of them for the firs... Read more
Effective communication begins with RHEUM
Communications expert Janet Zeide, JD, outlined five principles for engaging presentations, meetings... Read more
Ashira D. Blazer, MD, discussed the origins and realities of modern-day racism and racial disparities in healthcare, including how to navigate negative behaviors such as microaggression and gaslighting. Read more
For the general population, lower cholesterol, particularly lower LDL cholesterol, is good news for cardiovascular risk. Christina Charles-Schoeman, MD, MS, and Jorge Plutzky, MD, explained its impact on patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Read more
Increasingly common Lyme disease can result in multiple musculoskeletal conditions if left untreated
John Aucott, MD, and Sheila Arvikar, MD, discussed testing and treatment options for Lyme disease, as well as the ramifications of Lyme arthritis, post-infection syndromes, and other conditions at ACR Convergence. Read more
POSTER SPOTLIGHT
Kaitlin Quinn, MD, will present the poster "Using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography to Standardize Clinical Trial Recruitment in Takayasu’s Arteritis" during Tuesday morninng's Poster Session D. Read more
Simón Ángel Sánchez-Fernández, PhD, will present the poster "Evaluation of the Possible Different Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Infection with Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitors or with Rituximab in Rheumatic Patients" during Tuesday morninng's Poster Session D. Read more
Ingrid Jyssum, MD, will present the poster "Immune Responses to COVID-19 Vaccines in Patients Using Immunosuppressive Medication for Inflammatory Arthritis – An Observational Study of 1500 Patients" during Tuesday morninng's Poster Session D. Read more
ACR CONVERGENCE 2021 HIGHLIGHTS
More than 14,000 rheumatology professionals from 110+ countries participated in ACR Convergence 2021. Enjoy our recap of some special moments from the virtual meeting.