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 are posted here.
Annual Scientific Meeting Press Releases
Knee Osteoarthritis to Increase in Younger Age Groups in Next Ten Years
Pain Killers, Falls and Fractures: The Unintended Consequences of the Vioxx Recall
What Happens to an Athlete’s Knees?
Fractures and Falls More Common for Postmenopausal Women with Osteoarthritis
Early and Aggressive Treatment Beneficial for Children with Juvenile Arthritis
Less Inflammation Equals Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Anti-TNF Therapies May Increase Malignant Melanoma Risks in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Anti-TNF Therapy Not Linked to Increased Solid Cancer Risks in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Biologics Effective in Reducing Fatigue in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shingles Vaccine Doesn’t Increase Short Term Shingles Risks in People Taking Biologics for Autoimmune and Inflammatory Diseases
Immunization Against Interferon Alfa Shows Positive Effect on Immune System in People with Lupus
Does Vitamin D Help People with Lupus?
Pregnancy Safe for Most Women with Lupus
CT Scans Shown to Help in the Detection of Gout
Air Pollution May Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researches Identify Predictors of Spinal Damage in Spondyloarthritis
Young Women with Rheumatoid Arthritis at Increased Risk of Fractures
Early Consultation with a Rheumatologists Leads to Better Outcomes for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relievers Shown to Reduce Spinal Damage in People with Anklosing Spondylitis
Methotrexate and Anti-TNFs Associated with Decreased Risk of Cardiovascular Complications in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Weight Loss Best Medicine for People with Knee Osteoarthritis
New Approach to Re-Educate the Immune System Could Help in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
O'Dell Named 2012 President of American College of Rheumatology
Uknis Named 2012 President-Elect of American College of Rheumatology
St. Clair Named 2012 Treasurer of American College of Rheumatology
Flood Continues as Secretary of American College of Rheumatology
Smith Named 2012 President of Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals
American College of Rheumatology Announces 2011 Award Recipients
Regular Press Releases
Knee Pain Common Complaint in Middle-aged and Mature Women Study Finds Pain Patterns Vary Over a Twelve-Year Period (12/2011)
Walking Skills Program Improves Physical Function Following Hip Replacement Surgery Physical Therapy Helps Regain Walking Distance and Stair Climbing Abilities (12/2011)
Psychological Intervention Reduces Disability and Depression in Adolescents with Fibromyalgia Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is Safe and Effective Treatment for Juvenile Fibromyalgia (11/2011)
Rheumatologists Update Assessments for Adult Pain More than 250 Patient Outcomes Measures Published in a Single-Source Reference (11/2011)
Poor Sleep Habits Linked to Increased Risk of Fibromyalgia in Women Middle-aged and Older Women with Sleep Problems are at Greater Risk (11/2011)
Most Lupus Nephritis Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Opt for Hemodialysis Therapy Peritoneal Dialysis and Kidney Transplantations Lower Among African Americans, Uninsured, and Unemployed (11/2011)
Statin Therapy Fails to Slow Progression of Atherosclerosis in Pediatric Lupus Patients Atorvastatin is Safe and May Benefit Pediatric Patients with More Severe Lupus (10/2011)
More African Americans Burdened by Osteoarthritis in Multiple Large Joints OA of the Knee Burden Higher in African Americans and Hand OA Lower for Caucasians (10/2011)
Move to Improve Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases American College of Rheumatology celebrates World Arthritis Day (10/2011)
Poor Footwear Linked to Foot Impairment and Disability in Gout Patients Comfort, Fit, Support and Cost Important Factors in Selecting Footwear (10/2011)
Cam-type Deformities Linked to MRI Detected Hip Damage in Asymptomatic Young Men Further Studies Needed to Confirm Progression to Osteoarthritis of the Hip (09/2011)
Chondroitin Sulfate Improves Hand Function, Relieves Morning Stiffness Caused by Osteoarthritis Clinical Trial Shows Supplement is Safe Therapeutic Option for OA Suffers (09/2011)
The Rheumatologist Names New Editor (08/2011)
Achieving Realistic Physical Activity Goals Benefits RA Patients Success Linked to Reduced Arthritis Pain and Increased Quality of Life (08/2011)
Gout Prevalence Swells in U.S. Over Last Two Decades Increase in Obesity and Hypertension are Likely Contributors (07/2011)
Vitamin D Insufficiency Prevalent Among Psoriatic Arthritis Sufferers Disease Activity Not Affected by Vitamin D Levels (07/2011)
Male Smokers Less Likely to Need Joint Replacement Surgery of Hip or Knee High BMI and Vigorous Physical Activity Increase Risk of Arthroplasty in Men (07/2011)
Osteoarthritis Incidence Significantly Higher Among U.S. Military Personnel Compared to General Population (06/2011)
The Cognitive Specialty Coalition Commends MedPAC for Recognizing Cognitive Care Crisis (06/2011)
Joint Replacement Surgery Riskier at Hospitals with Low Surgical VolumeGreater Risk of Blood Clots and Mortality Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty (06/2011)
African Americans with Systemic Lupus More Responsive to Flu Vaccine than Patients of European Descent Prednisone Treatment and Hemolytic Anemia Associated with Weakened Vaccination Response (05/2011)
Deer Tick Bacteria DNA in Joint Fluid Not Reliable Marker of Active Lyme Arthritis Patients with Persistent Arthritis Require More Intensive Antibiotic and DMARD Therapy (05/2011)
Study Suggests Systemic Sclerosis is an Independent Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis Age and Hypertension Contribute to Coronary Calcification—Similar to General Population (04/2011)
Adults with Arthritis Suffer with Poorer Health Related Quality of Life High Prevalence of Arthritis; Aging Population Poses Significant Health Burden in U.S. (04/2011)
Case Study Reports Singing Lowers Patient's Blood Pressure Prior to Surgery Singing May Offer Alternative Therapy for Chronic Pain; Surgical Interventions in Osteoarthritis (03/2011)
New Clinical Practice Guidelines Developed For Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (03/2011)
Study Finds Changes in Incidence of End-Stage Renal Disease from Lupus Nephritis Disease Rates Rise in Children and African Americans; No Outcome Improvement in Over a Decade (03/2011)
Traffic Accidents Linked to Increased Risk of Chronic Widespread Pain Onset of Chronic Pain Less Likely with other Traumatic Event Triggers (03/2011)
Rituximab Combined with a TNF Inhibitor and Methotrexate Shows No Safety Signal in RA Treatment Combination Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Has Consistent Safety Profile (03/2011)
Sildenafil Reduces Raynaud's Frequency in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Modified-Release Therapy is Well Tolerated in Clinical Trial (03/2011)
Prevalence of Bunions Increases with Age; More Common in Women: Sufferers Burdened by Increased Pain, Reduced Function and Decreased Quality of Life (02/2011)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Researchers Redefine Remission (02/2011)
Fostamatinib Proven to Be Safe but Not Effective in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Unresponsive to Biologic Agents (01/2011)
Researchers Uncover Link to Increased Atherosclerosis Risk in Lupus Patients : Activation of Interferon Signaling Pathway May Cause Premature Plaque Build-up (01/2011)
Low Socioeconomic Status Increases Depression Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients : Physical and Mental Health Disparities Found in Those with Low Socioeconomic Position (01/2011)
Clinical Practitioners Not Adhering to Evidence-based Guidelines for Osteoarthritis : Clinicians Rely Upon Analgesics and Surgery; Overlook Exercise and Weight Loss for Patients (01/2011)
Current Smokers with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Less Responsive to TNF Inhibitors, Methotrexate : Past Smoking History Does Not Affect RA Patient's Response to Treatments (01/2011)
Congressional Leaders Honored for Advancing Rheumatology: Senators Bond and Lincoln receive American College of Rheumatology Award for Public Leadership (01/2011)
