American College Of Rheumatology

PHILADELPHIA — Looking not only to history, but also to narratives like novels and movies, can help health care professionals understand and move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the keynote speaker at ACR Convergence 2022.

PHILADELPHIA — The “lanes” of medical organizations such as the American College of Rheumatology are widening, as current events require trusted medical professionals to weigh in, said outgoing ACR president Kenneth G. Saag, MD, MSc.

Patients being treated for rheumatoid arthritis are strongly advised to engage in physical exercise when possible, according to new recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology.

A higher threshold for patient global assessment — 2 cm rather than 1 cm — increases agreement between Boolean and index-based rheumatoid arthritis remission criteria, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Fewer than one in six guidelines put forth by the American College of Rheumatology and EULAR are backed up by head-to-head, randomized clinical trials, according to data published in ACR Open Rheumatology.

Patients receiving long-term glucocorticoids should use oral bisphosphonates to reduce the risk for bone loss and fracture, according to new guidelines currently under peer review from the American College of Rheumatology.

New York is the best state for patients with rheumatic diseases to live in, while Wyoming was ranked worst in the United States, according to a new report released by the American College of Rheumatology.

While praising CMS’ 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for offering more flexibility, the American College of Rheumatology has submitted comments of concern over proposed reimbursement cuts to critical rheumatology services.

Addressing predatory copay schemes, the influence of pharmacy benefit managers and the ongoing rheumatology workforce shortage are currently among the top legislative priorities for officials at the American College of Rheumatology.

Infants who have been exposed to tumor necrosis factor inhibitors in utero should receive the rotavirus vaccine in the first 6 months of life, according to new recommendations from the American College of Rheumatology.