American College of Rheumatology

Bonus coverage of study results announced at ACR/ARHP 2010 showing the effects of statins on cardiovascular disease risk in children with lupus.

Researchers report disappointing study results showing that vitamin D supplementation has no effect on slowing the progression of knee osteoarthritis.

Advice for rheumatologists on selecting the right practice and key terms of employment to consider when negotiating a private practice contract.

Studies show that statins should not be routinely prescribed in children and adolescents with lupus despite their increased risk of atherosclerosis.

Investigational drug achieves promising results in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who previously had an inadequate response to DMARD therapy.

Although mortality is not increased in patients with fibromyalgia, the risk of death from accidents and suicides is increased in these patients.

Ultrasound-guided steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis are less painful, provide more pain relief, and cost less than conventional palpation.

The use of special mobility shoes can help ease knee pain and slow disease progression in people with osteoarthritis.

Revised evidence-based guidelines for non-pharmacologic treatments of osteoarthritis were unveiled at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the ACR.

Individuals with RA exhibit an overabundance of the prevotellaceae family and porphyromonas genus of bacteria compared to healthy people.

Data from the 2010 ACR Annual Meeting suggest that new criteria that incorporate genetic risk factors can identify patients at high risk for RA.

Study results presented at the 2010 Annual Meeting of the ACR suggest that early treatment of even undifferentiated RA can improve outcomes.

Systemic inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis disease activity may contribute to the progression of atherosclerosis.

Research to be presented at the ACR Annual Meeting shows adult vaccinations aren't associated with increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis.

Scheduling, event, exhibit hall, CME, and other information for attendees of the 2010 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting.

A handful of abstracts were presented during this session, focusing on the link between fibromyalgia fatigue and kynurenine pathway activity, glutamate in the anterior insula, the effects of fatigue on response to pain, and neurocortical representation of locus of control in patients with fibromyalgia.

During this hour-and-one-half concurrent abstract session, moderated by Jennifer M. Hootman, PhD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atalanta, GA, a half-dozen abstracts were presented, focusing on health-related quality of life among adults with arthritis, the impact of arthritis and other chronic conditions on community participation, quality of non-pharmacologic care for patients with osteoarthritis, social network support, and restrictions in participating in life situations among patients with RA.

Today was the final day of the American College of Rheumatology's 2009 Scientific Meeting. Here are some of the study highlights from the finale.

This morning's presentation on implementing a CARE (Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Education) Program was comprised of a step-by-step case study. Barbara A. Paliughi, RN, BSN, and Linda L. Miranda, RN, BSN, relayed their experience of getting this type of program off the ground at their place of employment, the Children's Hospital of Central California.

Today was the final day of the American College of Rheumatology's 2009 Scientific Meeting. Here are some of the study highlights from the finale.

Among the numerous posters on display under the "Fibromyalgia and Soft Tissue Disorders" heading on day 4 at the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Sessions were posters focused on the development of a fibromyalgia (FM) responder index, anxiety and depression among patients with FM, tai chi as an effective treatment of FM, and sex differences in predictors of increased symptoms after exercise and sleep restriction in patients with such chronic pain disorders as fibromyalgia.

Dozens of posters were presented under the RA umbrella during the morning of day 4 at the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Sessions.

In this intimate session, discussion focused on the most recent thoughts regarding the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia and related disorders.

Dozens of posters were presented under the "Fibromyalgia and Soft Tissue Disorders" umbrella during the morning of day 4 at the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Sessions. Among the highlights are the following.

Dozens of posters were presented under the RA umbrella during the morning of day 4 at the American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals 2009 Annual Scientific Sessions.

Objectives for this presentation included identifying biologic agents in the use of RA; discussing the role of TNF inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis; describing the role of B-cells in rheumatoid arthritis; and discussing what advances need to happen in order to better treat this condition.

The ACR's "Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis" campaign has funded research that identified a highly-specific marker of RA, helps predict response to anti-TNF therapy, and improving doctor-patient communication.

The 2009 American College of Rheumatology/Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals Scientific Meeting will feature several “Curbside Consult/Ask the Professors” sessions. Designed to feature information and discussion about “difficult management decisions that must be made in the absence of strong data,” these sessions give attendees the opportunity to “compare their personal management approaches” to the clinical problems outlined in the featured vignettes and scenarios with those of “the academic expert consultants and other clinicians in the audience.”

A new study finds that pindolol is highly effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia symptoms manifesting themselves through the autonomic nervous system.