ACR on Air

As physicians, ethical challenges are a certainty for us. Some can be spotted easily and avoided, but what do we do when the choices are not obvious, and a path isn't clear? We must trust our tools to fashion a way forward. Today, we discuss some of today's most relevant moral dilemmas with the Chair of the ACR Ethics Committee, Dr. Kelly Weselman. We'll touch on the balance between patient autono...

Master rheumatologist, Dr. Philip J. Mease , joins us for a deep dive into psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Dr. Mease explains how to diagnose PsA in patients, the latest treatments, his insights on evaluating joint p ain , the role of enthesitis and axial involvement and how to differentiate between inflammatory and non-inflammatory causes of joint pain in those with PsA . This was an enlightening disc...

To know where you're going, you need to understand where you've been. This week, we asked Adam J. Brown, MD, the host of the Rheumination's podcast, to share with us how understanding the evolution of rheumatology informs his clinical observations . Dr. Brown  bring s us to the founding of rheumatology and covers the major milestones , discoveries, the ground-breaking pioneers and how this bold le...

This week, we explore what the field of physical therapy can offer to our patient's care plan. We examine the role of the physical therapist for our patients, the optimal time for a referral, specific interventions, the role of patient education and the importance of communication between rheumatologists and physical therapists. Our guest, Dr. Yasser Salem , a distinguished professor, program dire...

Is there a future for AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Rheumatology? Technologies such as Chat GPT and Google's Gemini are already reshaping the landscape of medicine. In this discussion, we explore its current impact, particularly in disease diagnosis within fields like radiology. We also delve into its potential: AI's promise to revolutionize personalized medicine, enhancing how patients manage r...

By now, you likely have heard about CAR-T Cell therapy, but what exactly is it ? Today, we dive headlong into this topic with Dr. Max Konig. We cover how this therapy works, how CAR-T Cells are made and administered to patients. We discuss the risks associated with this type of therapy, the side effects and their management. Lastly, we 'll discuss the rheumati c diseases amenable to CAR-T therapy,...

Internationally renowned Lyme Disease clinician and researcher, Dr. Allen Steere, joins us for a discussion on Lyme Arthritis. Dr. Steere explains the history of this disease , the historical identification of the borrelia spirochete which causes it, how Lyme Arthritis manifests and presents (including why severity can be vary greatly in patients ) and explore the current challenges in its diagnos...

Expert researcher and clinician, Dr. Elana Bernstein, is our guest this week as we dive into lung disease brought on by Systemic Sclerosis (SS). We discuss symptoms, diagnosis, how systemic sclerosis affects the lungs, including pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease. Dr. Bernstein, who has dedicated her career to improving patient outcomes in systemic sclerosis, explains her approac...

This week, Dr. Hausmann takes on Ultrasound in Rheumatology, exploring its use in the field and d iagnosing diseases such as Inflammatory Arthritis, Crystaline Arthr opathy and Vasculitis. Dr. Minna Kohler, Founder and Director of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Program at Massachusetts General Hospital , joins us as our guest. Dr. Kohler discusses how Ultrasound can help therapeutically , what it'...

Join us this week as Jon meets with a tru ly influential woman in the medical field, Dr. Elizabeth Ang, being one of the first pediatric rheumatologists in the Southeast Asian region to rec eive pediatric rheumatology training and is the Co-Convenor of the Paediatric Rheumatology Special Interest Group of APLAR (Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology) . Beyond this, and s o that chil...

Bone health may not be first on the mind when discussing rheumatology, however, Dr. Marcy Bolster believes it plays a vital role in caring for 'the whole patient '. As such, Dr. Bolster's innovative contributions to the field of Osteoporosis cannot be ove rs tated. She joins us today to discuss the role of the rheumatologist in helping to prevent or treat Osteoporosis, how often it's under- recogn...

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, treatment s that force the immune system into overdrive are given in hopes that it will recognize the cancer and destroy it. Unfortunately, this can mean that various Immune Related Adverse Events (IRAEs) can occur . In rheumatology, our treatments are meant to tame an overactive immune system, creating a unique dilemma. Joining us today is Dr. Laura Cappel...

April is just around the corner, and so is 2024's State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium (SOTA)! This week, we welcome Dr. Sobia Hassan, C hair of the SOTA P lanning C ommittee and Dr. Ibtissam Gad, Chair of the Fellows in Training subcommittee . We discuss the topics and speakers chosen for SOT A and how they were selected, some highlights including discussions on CAR T Cells, CPPD, and Check Point...

Join us this week for an insightful and encouraging discussion with Drs. Mandal and Grant, the founders of The Rheumatology Access Expansion Init iative (RAE). RAE is a project designed to support the Navajo Nation, an underserved community with respect to rheumatic disease. Our guests explain how leveraging the established educational model, Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO), was...

Kicking off a new series in conjunction with ARP, we're spending time with professionals in the field of rheumatology that can, and do, much for our patients. Today, our focus centers on The Occupational Therapist. But how much do we know of our colleagues and their contributions toward our patients? What does an occupational therapist do, with our referrals in hand? We caught up with the founder...

If there was ever any evidence for the depth of complexity within our own brains, look no further than the placebos and their effects. Both a help and hind erance to the medical community, rheumatology clinicians and researchers can agree that when testing new treatments, the placebo effect is as powerful a s it is disruptive. But what is it exactly? How does it work and for which symptoms? Are th...

Join us this week for an in-depth discussion on IgG4-Related Disease with one of the premiere researchers in the field, Dr. John Stone. On this episode, Dr. Stone reviews the disease clinical presentation as well as its symptoms, how to make the diagnosis, treatment options, the role of IgG 4 and what happens inside the body. Later, we discuss D r. Stone's research along with his personal journey...

As the year winds down and a new year is about to begin, looking back sometimes forces us to look ahead. Last month's Convergence 2023 offered an opportunity to do just that: Look Ahead! We've invited the two speakers from the "The Clinical Year in Preview" session, Joan Bathon, MD and Jill Buyon, MD to discuss with us the latest abstracts that are expected to make the biggest waves in the coming...

Dr. Hausmann interviews the first author of the 2022 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Prevention and Treatment of Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis Guideline Summary , Mary Beth Humphrey, MD, PhD this week. We discuss what glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis (GIOP) is and why it's important for people with rheumatic diseases, the need for an updated guideline, how adult and ped...

We are LIVE from the San Diego Convention Center with Dr. Snow, Dr. Bulbin, and Dr. Phillips, fresh from their presentation at Convergence 2023 regarding the recruitment and retention of our rheumatology workforce!  

Dr. Hausmann, MD interviews our Convergence attendees on the floor of the San Diego Convention Center! Here's your Daily Round Up for Sunday, November 13th 2023

Dr. Hausmann, MD interviews our Convergence attendees on the floor of the San Diego Convention Center! Here's your Daily Round Up for Sunday, November 13th 2023

Award-winning researcher, Dr. Doruk Erkan joins us today w ith newly published classification criteria for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS ). Dr. Erkan joins us today with  those criteria and why he believe s there i s sufficient evidence to "Rethink APS " .  

Dr. Hausmann, MD interviews our Convergence attendees on the floor of the San Diego Convention Center! Here's your Daily Round Up for Sunday, November 12th 2023

We welcome Dr. Christina Downey back onto our show, this time LIVE from Convergence 2023! You may remember Dr. Downey from Episode 46: Empathy and Wellness , but today she comes to us in another capacity : in her continuing role as Chair of the ACR's Government Affairs Committee! Listen in as she discusses what our collective voice in Washington has done for our patients in 2023, what are the curr...