Issue 5

  • ARP Distinguished Lecture Illuminates Participatory Research

    ARP Distinguished Lecture Illuminates Participatory Research

    Susan Murphy, OT, ScD, explained how leveraging participatory research methods and positioning patients and community members as essential co-creators rather than passive recipients of medical interventions can lead to meaningful collective health solutions for complex medical challenges.

  • Klemperer Lecturer Recounts New Ideas for RA Pathogenesis, Progression, and Treatment

    Klemperer Lecturer Recounts New Ideas for RA Pathogenesis, Progression, and Treatment

    In the Monday lecture, Michael Brenner, MD, discussed new paradigms in the immunopathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases that come from taking an “unbiased” approach.

  • International Panel Explores Emerging Roles for AI in Rheumatology Imaging

    International Panel Explores Emerging Roles for AI in Rheumatology Imaging

    Ali Guermazi, MD, PhD, MSc, was among the experts discussing how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing imaging for the diagnosis and management of rheumatic diseases.

  • Speakers Trace Evolution in Gout Management

    Speakers Trace Evolution in Gout Management

    Experts, including Jasvinder Singh, MD, MPH, examined the dynamics of gout and cardiometabolic comorbidity management. Gout is an independent risk factor for any vascular event, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and atrial fibrillation, he explained.

  • Experts Share the Habits and Skills That Make a Master Clinician

    Experts Share the Habits and Skills That Make a Master Clinician

    Three experts, including David Pisetsky, MD, PhD, shared pearls of wisdom with ACR Convergence attendees to help them achieve greatness in their home practices. Each master clinician agreed that the art of close observation is essential in interactions with patients.