ICYMI. In a new summary of its 2024 Guideline for the Screening, Treatment, and Management of Lupus Nephritis, the ACR offers 41 recommendations for clinicians treating the condition. First author, Dr. Lisa Sammaritano, tells us more.
American College of Rheumatology
Non-profit Organizations
Atlanta, GA 14,459 followers
Empowering rheumatology professionals to excel in their specialty.
About us
The American College of Rheumatology's mission is to empower rheumatology professionals to excel in their speciality. Our membership includes physicians, health professionals, and scientists who embody our mission through their commitment to education, research, advocacy, and practice support. Our organization is dedicated to protecting patient access to quality care and to providing credible, evidence-based information and resources on the subject of rheumatic disease. We provide professional education for our members through several venues. The Annual Scientific Meeting is the premier scientific meeting devoted to the study, treatment and impact of rheumatic disease in the United States and abroad. This meeting draws thousands of rheumatologists and specialized health professionals from around the world. A number of other topical conferences, meetings, and online courses round out the ACR's educational offerings. The ACR publishes Arthritis & Rheumatology, the premier scientific journal for research in the rheumatic diseases. Arthritis Care & Research is published by the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, a division of the ACR. This journal focuses on the health services and clinical aspects of rheumatology.
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http://www.rheumatology.org
External link for American College of Rheumatology
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- Non-profit Organizations
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- 51-200 employees
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- Atlanta, GA
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- Nonprofit
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- 1934
- Specialties
- nonprofit organization, rheumatology, and arthritis
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Updates
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NEW CONTENT ADDED! Be sure to keep an eye out here for complete coverage of ACR Convergence 2024 in The #Rheumatologist → https://acr.tw/4fIb6o6 #ACR24
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Come to THE place for rheumatology educators to learn and network! Registration is open for the in-person only ACR Educators Conference, March 7-8, in Chicago—the perfect weekend getaway to gather new ideas to enhance your teaching. Register by February 10 for the best rates! Details → https://acr.tw/3tpl7Dy
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In this episode, Dr. Victoria Werth shares her expertise on how immune responses impact skin conditions like cutaneous lupus and dermatomyositis. Discover how understanding these immune pathways could lead to better treatments and improved patient care. Don't miss this insightful discussion on autoimmune diseases and their potential breakthroughs → https://acr.tw/3ZmyCji
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NOW AVAILABLE! The ACR Rheumatology Review Course 2024 is designed to provide a comprehensive update for practice-based rheumatology professionals and includes eight video lectures spanning the scope of rheumatology, including challenges cases in rheumatoid arthritis and geriatric concerns in rheumatology, to name a few. NOTE: If you attended ACR Convergence 2024, you already have access to this content. Explore the course TODAY → https://acr.tw/4frrp7N
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In a review that is part of an immunology series, rheumatologists will learn about macrophage activation syndrome—a cytokine storm potentially leading to life-threatening multisystem end-organ dysfunction—in children and adults. Read more → https://acr.tw/4iLnGoA
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Got the post-annual meeting blues? Don’t worry—all registrants of ACR Convergence 2024 can access on-demand recordings through October 10, 2025. That means you can watch sessions you may have missed or re-watch your favorites—anywhere, anytime! Watch → https://acr.tw/3QwndK7 #ACR24
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President’s Corner: Community & Connection. Get to know the ACR’s 88th president, Carol A. Langford, MD, MHS, in her own words through her top three priorities for her term – education, research, and enhancing connections → https://acr.tw/3DnTL5x
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Let’s come together at the ACR’s winter education destination—the ACR Winter Rheumatology Symposium, January 26–30, 2025, in Snowmass, Colorado. Review the program and schedule, featuring world-class lectures, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, plus opportunities to network with your colleagues both on and off the slopes → https://acr.tw/3PkNafU #WRS25
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“Physical therapy is a mainstay of managing rheumatic diseases, but what’s the evidence, how do we monitor, and what types of therapy should we advocate?” asks Physician Editor Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS. “Here, we provide some practical recommendations for the everyday rheumatologist.” VIEW → https://acr.tw/4gH2Wwl
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