Daily News
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New classification criteria coming for ANCA-associated vasculitis
The widespread adoption of testing for antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) in clinical practice exposed limitations to the 1990 ACR-endorsed classification criteria for vasculitis. That has led to the development of new classification criteria for the different forms of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) — granulomatosis with polyangiitis…
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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 hope on the horizon for therapies for patients with refractory nephrotic syndrome or proteinuria,” said…
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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 pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Innovative Research: A Rheumatology Research Foundation Special…
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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, current Treasurer Paula Marchetta, MD, MBA, will become ACR President Elect, and the ACR membership…
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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. Fortunately, clinicians can learn about the latest sarcoidosis evidence and recommendations during Sarcoidosis — Update…
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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 Stress from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Wednesday in Room 11 A will feature a…
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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, such as the need for total hip replacement in destructive juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and…
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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 the presenters of Evolving Concepts in Fibromyalgia at 9:00 am in Room 30 E will…
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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 in Symptomatic Radiographic Knee Osteoarthritis: Results of the 2-Year Primary Analysis from a 5-Year Randomised,…
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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 “Immunocytes” and Smalbany in Monday’s three-team final. In addition to having team members’ names added…