November 10-15

The official news source of

ACR Convergence 2023

San Diego, CA

  • Curbside Consult offers guidance for lupus-related conditions

    Curbside Consult offers guidance for lupus-related conditions

    This year’s Curbside Consult: Ask the Professors session tackled three tricky treatment challenges for various aspects of lupus, including resistant membranous lupus nephritis, small-fiber neuropathies, and hair loss. “There is […]

  • Rheumatology Research Foundation to highlight innovative projects at session

    Rheumatology Research Foundation to highlight innovative projects at session

    The Rheumatology Research Foundation each year highlights some of the innovative projects funded by the organization during a special session. This year, three investigators will present new insights into the […]

  • ACR leadership to be confirmed by the membership today

    ACR leadership to be confirmed by the membership today

    You’re invited to attend the American College of Rheumatology’s (ACR) annual Business Meeting. The ACR will install the 81st president of the ACR, David Daikh, MD, PhD. During the meeting, […]

  • Tiered approach proves best when it comes 
to appropriate sarcoidosis screening

    Tiered approach proves best when it comes 
to appropriate sarcoidosis screening

    As a multi-system disease, sarcoidosis presents challenges for rheumatologists trying to balance the need to screen multiple organs for disease involvement with the desire to avoid unnecessary tests or treatments. […]

  • Practice mindfulness techniques to enhance empathy, ease stress, and avoid burnout

    Practice mindfulness techniques to enhance empathy, ease stress, and avoid burnout

    While rheumatology has a reputation as one of the “happiest specialties” in medicine, stress and burnout are still common in today’s healthcare environment. The Mindful Rheumatologist & the Science of […]

  • Experts to discuss orthopedic management of pediatric patients

    Experts to discuss orthopedic management of pediatric patients

    An ARHP session on Tuesday will feature speakers from physical therapy and orthopedic surgery specialties offering an overview of orthopedic management and subsequent rehabilitation of pediatric rheumatic conditions and sequelae, […]

  • Controversial fibromyalgia concepts continue to evolve

    Controversial fibromyalgia concepts continue to evolve

    The diagnosis, classification, and treatment of fibromyalgia have been controversial, as three leading experts — each representing a unique perspective — will confirm during a Wednesday morning symposium. Two of […]

  • Late-breaking abstracts featured

    This year’s ACR Late-Breaking Abstracts session will feature six presentations. These abstracts will be discussed from 4:30 – 6:00 pm Tuesday in Hall B1. Efficacy and Safety of Intra-Articular Sprifermin […]

  • Ropes a Dopes victorious 
in Knowledge Bowl Final

    Ropes a Dopes victorious 
in Knowledge Bowl Final

    The Ropes a Dopes from Massachusetts General Hospital are the 2017 Knowledge Bowl champions. The team of April Jorge, MD; Eli Miloslavsky, MD; and Mazen Nasrallah, MD, defeated No Rheumorse […]

  • Solutions sought for bridging global gaps in rheumatology care

    Solutions sought for bridging global gaps in rheumatology care

    With a worldwide shortage of rheumatologists that is projected to only get worse, how can providers reach patients with rheumatic diseases in remote or underserved areas of the world? A […]