2004 Press Releases

Press releases are generally issued only around the ACR Annual Scientific Meeting. Each month beginning with May 2004, releases from our journal publisher regarding science in the current issue of the journal will be posted here.
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Releases Regarding Science at the 2004 Annual Scientific Meeting

Frequent Knee Pain Points to Increased Incidence of Symptomatic Osteoarthritis

Improved Vitamin D Levels May Decrease Knee Disability in Osteoarthritis Patients

Genetics Indicate Propensity Towards Severe Osteoarthritis

Barometric Change and Cooler Temperatures do Affect Joint Pain

Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Proves Effective as Adjunctive Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Oral Contraceptive Link to Lupus Flare Severed

Risks from Contraceptive Methods Prove Equal for Lupus Patients

Pulmonary Hypertension Often Goes Undiagnosed in Patients with Connective Tissue Disease

A Promising New Treatment for Systemic Sclerosis Well Tolerated by Patients in Initial Studies

Potential New Treatment May Help Thousands who Suffer from Pulmonary Hypertension as a Complication of Lupus, Scleroderma

Genetic Link May Play Role in Increased Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Damage

Genetic Profiles May Play Role in Determining Risks of Common Infections for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Preliminary Data Shows TNF Inhibitor Therapy May Increase Risk of Serious Post-Operative Infection

Infliximab Risk of Serious Infection in Clinical Practice Equal to Methotrexate when Used in Recommended Dose

SERM-Accompanied Teriparatide Offers Improved Bone Therapy for Postmenopausal Patients

Medication Shows Promising Results in Reducing Fracture Risks for Osteoporosis Patients

Semi-Annual Therapy May Prove Effective in Decreasing Bone Resorption for Postmenopausal Patients

Early Trial Treatment Results for Children with Severe Arthritis Encouraging

DMARDs Show Ongoing Benefit in Juvenile Arthritis Patients

Arthritis Patients Spend Twice as Many Health Care Dollars

COX-2 Agents Have Dramatically Changed the NSAID Landscape

Pneumococcal Vaccinations Prove Acceptable for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Studies Expand Efficacy of Etanercept for Juvenile Arthritis Patients

Prednisone May Prove to be a High Risk Factor for Pneumonia in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

PPI Treatment Prescription Levels not Impacted by COX-2 Therapy

Long-Term Efficacy and Safety Demonstrated for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments

Releases Regarding Award Winners and Leadership at the 2004 Annual Scientific Meeting

Tindall Named President of American College of Rheumatology

Oatis Named President of Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals, a Division of American College of Rheumatology

Crow Named President-Elect of American College of Rheumatology

Pachman Receives Clinical Research Award from American College of Rheumatology

Anderson Receives Paulding Phelps Award from American College of Rheumatology

Feldman Receives Henry Kunkel Young Investigator Award from American College of Rheumatology

Britton Receives Distinguished Service Award from American College of Rheumatology

Hunder Receives Distinguished Rheumatologist Award from American College of Rheumatology

Harris Receives Distinguished Rheumatologist Award from American College of Rheumatology

Weiss Receives Distinguished Investigator Award from American College of Rheumatology

Williams Receives Presidential Gold Medal from American College of Rheumatology

Other Releases from 2004

American College of Rheumatology Offers Guidance For Assessing Arthritis Pain Medication Usage (12/04)

Eating Red Meat May Increase the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis (12/04)

The Impact of Body Weight on the Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis (12/04)

The Effect of Osteoporosis Drugs on Osteoarthritis of the Knee (11/04)

The Influence of Women’s Reproductive Factors on the Future Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis (11/04)

The Anti-Arthritic Effects of Bee Venom (11/04)

Knee Injury in Women Soccer Players Is Linked to a High Prevalence of Early Osteoarthritis (10/04)

Smoking and the Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis (10/04)

New Treatment for Fibromyalgia (09/04)

The Impact of Genetic Variations on the Treatment of Early Rheumatoid Arthritis (09/04)

Managing Lupus with Prasterone (09/04)

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Early Indicators of Disease (08/04)

A New Marker for Osteoarthritis (08/04)

Premier Medical Organizations Announce Formation of Physicians Electronic Health Record Coalition (07/04)

New Pulmonary Hypertension Guideline (07/04)

The Surprising Role of Joint Flexibility in Osteoarthritis (07/04)

The Long-Term Benefits of Early Aggressive Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis (07/04)

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Estrogen (06/04)

Surprising New Evidence About Adverse Effects of Vitamin C on Arthritis (06/04)

Work-Related Risk Factors for New Onset Widespread Pain (05/04)

Osteoarthritis of the Hand and the Impact of Chopsticks (05/04)

Diet, Exercise, and Osteoarthritis (05/04)