American College of Rheumatology

NEW EPISODE! We are honored to have Philip J. Mease, MD, join us to discuss psoriatic arthritis, from diagnosis and treatment to his insights on joint pain and differentiating between inflammatory and noninflammatory causes of joint pain. LISTEN → https://acr.tw/4ctnTIq

The ACR will offer the Pediatric Rheumatology Residents Program at ACR Convergence 2024, November 14-19, in Washington, D.C. The program introduces pediatric residents to subspecialty training in pediatric rheumatology at an early period in their residency. Apply by Friday, August 16, at noon ET. Details → https://acr.tw/3q4j2eJ

Turning back the pages of rheumatology’s discoveries means understanding our field today in its full context—a powerful ally for you and your patients. Dr. Adam J. Brown joins the podcast to look back at our field’s pioneers and milestones, and how their legacy is felt in our research and practices of today! LISTEN HERE for more → https://acr.tw/4dsh7Ub

Find out why you should attend ACR Convergence 2024 in Washington, D.C., from Clinician Thais Moldovan, MD, who shares how participating in the annual meeting has helped her bring the latest advances in the field to her patients. Learn more → https://acr.tw/3Yygowz

The August 2024 issue of Arthritis Care & Research is now available → https://acr.tw/3LMimSy

NEW EPISODE! Predicting flares in those being weaned off from biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug therapy can make the process of successfully tapering more than challenging. Our latest guest, Dr. Paul Emery, and his team may have discovered some predictors, adding some much-needed guidance. LISTEN HERE for more → https://acr.tw/3yvKSVn

attendees have more than one way to experience ACR Convergence 2024 with two in-person registration options that offer access to on-demand recordings after the live presentations. Find out more in ACR Convergence Today → https://acr.tw/3WYNTHr

ICYMI from the July 2024 issue of The : A school science project demonstrates that flipbooks can be a useful educational tool for patients and their families to learn about rheumatic conditions and their treatment →

Flipbooks: Patient and Family Education Tools - The Rheumatologist A school science project demonstrates that flipbooks can be a useful educational tool for patients and their families to learn about rheumatic conditions and their treatment.

The August 2024 issue of Arthritis & Rheumatology is now available → https://acr.tw/3WooSna

Registration for ACR Convergence 2024 is underway. Unveil some of the highlights and networking events that await attendees in Washington, D.C., this November. Discover more in ACR Convergence Today → https://acr.tw/3WPgA9i

Can circulating calprotectin be used as a clinical biomarker for antiphospholipid syndrome? A new study, led by first author Dr. Yu Zuo, suggests that it can! Join us as Dr. Zuo takes us through this study, which may give clinicians one more tool in the fight against one of rheumatology’s most notoriously difficult diseases to diagnose. LISTEN HERE for more → acrjournalsonair.org

Join us where rheumatology skis, January 26-30, 2025, in Snowmass for this unique annual event. Learn the latest techniques and treatments and take advantage of being in close quarters with some of the top minds in rheumatology. Early registration pricing ENDS August 5—don’t miss out! Register today and save → https://acr.tw/3PkNafU

NEW EPISODE! Rheumatology is a field that is evolving and advancing quickly, and yet its basic questions still elude many. Linking the pioneers and their discoveries of years ago to today’s clinical and research interests is our task for today. Adam J. Brown, MD, joins us to put the pieces together! LISTEN HERE for more → acronair.org

Deadline approaching! Don’t miss the opportunity to help drive ACR’s education initiatives, including ACR Convergence. Apply by August 1 to serve on an ACR Committee on Education subcommittee. View subcommittees and details → https://acr.tw/43f7Edx

Deadline to apply to serve as an ACR International Adviser approaching! Help increase awareness of ACR programs/opportunities for the international rheumatology community, inform development of global engagement activities, and identify potential new areas for collaboration. Must be an ACR member in good standing. Apply by August 1 → https://acr.tw/4f2H26q

What can physical therapy offer to our rheumatology patients’ care plan and what specific interventions might be involved? When should rheumatologists write the referral? This and more with our latest guest, physical therapist, professor, and researcher Dr. Yasser Salem. LISTEN HERE for more → acronair.org

NEW EPISODE! Antiphospholipid syndrome is notoriously difficult to diagnose, but our guest, Yu Zuo, MD, MSCS, believes his team’s latest research may indicate a new biomarker—circulating calprotectin! LISTEN HERE for more → acrjournalsonair.org

Share your expertise and help drive the direction of the ACR’s education initiatives, including planning ACR Convergence, CME oversight, and the Rheumatology Image Library, among others. All members are invited to apply by August 1. Details → https://acr.tw/43f7Edx

The July 2024 issue of ACR Open Rheumatology is now available → https://acr.tw/3YcvM1o

Seats are going fast for the back-by-popular-demand ACR Ultrasound Conference—an outstanding opportunity to enhance your rheumatology education, November 14-15 in Washington, D.C., just before the start of ACR Convergence 2024. Two courses will be offered. Don’t miss your chance to learn ultrasound technology! Details and registration → https://acr.tw/3Y8Pg71

In the latest episode of Rheum for Everyone, , physician editor of The , weighs the excitement over emerging machine learning technologies against the potential loss of the human element in healthcare. Watch →

Rheum for Everyone, Episode 10: Demystifying AI Hosted by Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS, physician editor, The RheumatologistWhat should have human, rather than artificial intelligence-based,...

Interested in helping increase awareness of ACR programs/opportunities for the international rheumatology community? Then considering applying to serve as an International Adviser (IA)! IAs must be an ACR member in good standing. Apply by August 1. Learn more → https://acr.tw/4f2H26q

A recent clinical study suggests that vitamin D and marine n-3 fatty acids play a significant role in preventing autoimmune disease. The study’s first author, Dr. Karen Costenbader, is our guest and explains her team’s findings. LISTEN HERE for more → acrjournalsonair.org

ICYMI. Two new ACR Clinical Practice Guidelines provide recommendations regarding screening, monitoring, and treatment of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in people with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases. A third manuscript presents the patients’ values and preferences that informed the ILD Guidelines development. View → https://acr.tw/3qG4x0U

Interstitial Lung Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines Read recommendations for the screening, monitoring, and treatment of interstitial lung disease (ILD) in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease.