Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
SAN DIEGO—Alexis Ogdie-Beatty, MD, MSCE, associate professor of medicine, associate professor of epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, gave a presentation on non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) in the Review Course prior to ACR Convergence 2023. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 16, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jason Liebowitz, MD Tags: ACR Convergence Axial Spondyloarthritis Conditions Meeting Reports ACR Convergence 2023 AS Resource Center Source Type: research

Thrombotic Microangiopathies & Rheumatology
SAN DIEGO—Thomas Ortel, MD, PhD, chief, Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C., discussed thrombotic microangiopathies at ACR Convergence 2023. With a variety of causes, including autoimmune diseases, the connection with rheumatology is evident. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 16, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jason Liebowitz, MD Tags: ACR Convergence Conditions Meeting Reports Other Rheumatic Conditions ACR Convergence 2023 Source Type: research

Doctor & Patient: A Study in Relapsing Polychondritis
SAN DIEGO—Marcela Ferrada, MD, who most recently was on faculty with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Md., discussed relapsing polychondritis (RP), a condition that she herself has. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 15, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jason Liebowitz, MD Tags: ACR Convergence Conditions Meeting Reports Other Rheumatic Conditions ACR Convergence 2023 Source Type: research

Life with Arthritis: Kaleb Michaud, PhD, Shares His Story
SAN DIEGO—“I’m going to get personal,” said Kaleb Michaud, PhD, in the ARP Distinguished Lecture at ACR Convergence 2023. When he was 3 years old, the young Kaleb was diagnosed him with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA). (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 15, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Keri Losavio Tags: ACR Convergence Conditions Meeting Reports Opinion Patient Perspective Pediatric Conditions ACR Convergence 2023 Source Type: research

Growing Up
SAN DIEGO—In the pre-ACR Convergence 2023 Review Course, Rebecca Sadun, MD, PhD, assistant professor in medicine and pediatrics, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, N.C., focused on transitions from pediatric to adult rheumatology care for patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 15, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jason Liebowitz, MD Tags: ACR Convergence Conditions Pediatric Conditions ACR Convergence 2023 JIA sJIA Uveitis Source Type: research

The Eyes Have It
SAN DIEGO—Many rheumatologists see patients referred for uveitis, and Laura Kopplin, MD, PhD, assistant professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences, University of Wisconsin, Madison, discussed inflammatory disease of the eye at ACR Convergence 2023. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 15, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jason Liebowitz, MD Tags: ACR Convergence Conditions Meeting Reports Other Rheumatic Conditions ACR Convergence 2023 panuveitis Source Type: research

President ’ s Perspective: Deborah Dyett Desir, MD, Assumes ACR Presidency
Deborah Dyett Desir, MD is the 87th ACR president and the first Black person elected to the position. In conversation with The Rheumatologist, this profile follows her career from academic research to private practice to Yale faculty & the ACR presidency. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 14, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Leslie Mertz, PhD Tags: President's Perspective Profiles ACR president American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Source Type: research

ARP Welcomes a New President: A Conversation with Aileen Ledingham, PT, MS, PhD
With roots in physical therapy & rehabilitation research, Dr. Ledingham brings to the ARP a deep enthusiasm for volunteering & collaboration, as well as a commitment to building public knowledge about the field of rheumatology. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 14, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Leslie Mertz, PhD Tags: ACR Convergence Interprofessional Perspective Professional Topics Source Type: research

Rheum for Everyone, Episode 2: What ’s Your Favorite White Blood Cell?
In this episode, Dr. Kumar and guest Lindsay Moy, DO, a rheumatology fellow at the University of Iowa, discuss the intersection of immunology and rheumatology. Answer their question on X @BharatKumarMD. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 14, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Keri Losavio Tags: Rheuminations Video Rheum for Everyone Source Type: research

ACR Honors Distinguished Fellows
SAN DIEGO—Each year, the ACR honors up to 10 clinical and research fellows who have performed meritoriously. Meet this year’s Distinguished Fellows who are bridging the gap between research and patient care and who were recognized at ACR Convergence 2023 in November. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 13, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Patrice Fusillo Tags: ACR Convergence Awards Career ACR Convergence 2023 Source Type: research

ACR Masters Honored
SAN DIEGO—Recognition as an ACR Master is one of the highest honors the College bestows. This year, the ACR conferred the honor on 25 distinguished rheumatologists. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 13, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Patrice Fusillo Tags: ACR Convergence Awards Career ACR Convergence 2023 Source Type: research

The 2023 ACR Awards of Distinction
SAN DIEGO—During ACR Convergence 2023 in November, the ACR honored a group of individuals who have made significant contributions to rheumatology research, education and patient care by announcing the recipients of the ACR’s 2023 Awards of Distinction, as well as the 2023 ACR Masters who were recognized for their contributions to the field. The January... (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 13, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Patrice Fusillo Tags: ACR Convergence Awards Career ACR Convergence 2023 Source Type: research

How to Reduce Gout Flares
SAN DIEGO—If patients with gout keep their serum urate (SU) levels very low with urate-lowering therapy (ULT), they have fewer flares, according to a research abstract presented at ACR Convergence 2023. (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 12, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Keri Losavio Tags: ACR Convergence Conditions Gout and Crystalline Arthritis Meeting Reports Research Rheum ACR Convergence 2023 Gout Resource Center Source Type: research

Welcome to ACR Convergence!
Artificial intelligence has the potential to play a transformative role in healthcare. During the Opening Session & Awards on Saturday afternoon, keynote speaker Avi Goldfarb, PhD, delvee into the dynamics of machine-driven prediction in medicine. The takeaway? Yes, AI can likely diagnose patients better than 90% of physicians, so what does that leave for rheumatologists... (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 12, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Keri Losavio Tags: ACR Convergence Awards Meeting Reports Professional Topics ACR Convergence 2023 Source Type: research

Experience & Curiosity: An Interview with Dr. Herb Baraf
Editor’s note: Rheumatologists who are outstanding researchers, educators and/or clinicians, who provide consistently exceptional care to patients, have achieved a level of distinction in the field and serve as role models for colleagues and trainees are highlighted in this recurring series. Be curious. Listen to your patients. Demonstrate empathy. These traits, according to Herbert S.B.... (Source: The Rheumatologist)
Source: The Rheumatologist - November 10, 2023 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Jason Liebowitz, MD Tags: Opinion Profiles Dr. Herb Baraf Source Type: research