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Study of B cells gives new insight into SLE, other diseases
Abnormalities and dysfunction in B cell regulation have long been recognized as a central feature of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Less understood is what causes the dysfunctions seen in SLE […]
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Science can improve implementation of rheumatology advances
Like the rest of medicine, the pace of clinical research and improvement in rheumatology far outstrips the pace of clinical practice improvement. Medical practitioners at all levels are far quicker […]
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Single session delivers best of the best in pediatric rheumatology
Pediatric rheumatology — one of the most vibrant and productive communities in the specialty — has several presentations at the Annual Meeting, but the best of the best are gathered […]
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Juvenile dermatomyositis management to undergo changes
Significant change is coming to the management of juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) for the first time in decades. Two of the first-ever clinical trials in JDM, new therapeutic agents, and new […]
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Effectiveness of new teaching methods still under review
Advances in technology have produced a growing variety of new educational tools and models. Learners generally like these new approaches, but there are very few studies that examine long-term retention […]
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ACR Government Affairs moves forward on legislative action in 2017
2017 has been a busy year in Washington. “We had the Obamacare debates in stops and starts that seemed to go away, Medicare payment reform, high drug prices, transparency in […]
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Definition of reactive arthritis may require expansion
A Sunday State-of-the-Art Lecture will cover the latest findings related to reactive arthritis, including the biological mechanisms that link microbial factors to arthritis and some of the management implications. Emerging […]
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Anatomy courses offer chance to improve pain management
While many rheumatologists recognize that pain is highly dependent on the physical structure of joints and supporting tissues, not everyone has the detailed anatomical knowledge of the ankle and foot, […]
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Catch up on the basics at Immunology Boot Camp
A little fuzzy on innate versus adaptive immunity? Not quite clear on T cells and B cells, neutrophils, and macrophages? Looking for a quick catch up on the latest details […]
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Can rheumatologists mend their relationships with PBMs?
It’s time to reshape the relationships between rheumatologists and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Many providers see PBMs playing a larger role in complicating patient treatment than in eliminating bottlenecks that […]