Geographic Membership Directory
Does your entry need correction? Use our online change of directory listing form. This site is updated biweekly from our database, so corrections will not appear immediately. This compilation is a proprietary product of the American College of ... [... more]
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ACR News and Information
The home page of the American College of Rheumatology, the official organization for doctors and health professionals who treat arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Postgraduate Rheumatology Training ... [... more]
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2008 Press Releases
Press releases are generally issued by the ACR around the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting. In addition, each month, releases from our journal publisher regarding science in the current issue of the journal will be posted here. If you would like to ... [... more]
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HEREDITY AND ARTHRITIS
Because of the technical nature of this topic, you may wish to consult with your physician if you have questions after reading this information. Like every human disease, the many forms of arthritis or rheumatic diseases, have genetic components. ... [... more]
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LIVING WELL WITH A RHEUMATIC DISEASE
If you were recently diagnosed with arthritis or one of the other rheumatic diseases, you may be feeling anxious, even a little overwhelmed. This is a natural response to an unexpected bend in the road. But how do you handle your very real ... [... more]
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PREGNANCY & RHEUMATIC DISEASE
For years, women with potentially serious systemic autoimmune diseases have been advised against getting pregnant. We now know that, with careful medical and obstetric management, most of these women can have successful pregnancies. Successful, ... [... more]
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JOINT INJECTION/ASPIRATION
Joint injections or aspirations (taking fluid out of a joint) are usually performed under local anesthesia in the office or hospital setting. After the skin surface is thoroughly cleaned, the joint is entered with a needle attached to a syringe. ... [... more]
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THE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND ITS LINK TO RHEUMATIC DISEASES
Our immune system is an amazing network of cells that function from very basic to highly complex levels. The purpose of this system is to protect us from our environment and watch for any early damage in our own cells. Sometimes, however, the ... [... more]
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