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Seeking Musculoskeletal Care

A report entitled The Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases in the United States (BMUS) report was published by the US Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) with input from rheumatology, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation regarding musculoskeletal care.

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Rheumatology Supply and Demand (2009 - 2024)

A retrospective review of US rheumatology manpower and training between 2009 and 2024 shows that US rheumatology training has become competitive with an increasing surplus of applicants compared to available training positions, which have also increased over time.

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ACR Applauds Bipartisan Support for Prior Authorization Reform Bill

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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) today commended the more than 295 bipartisan, bicameral cosponsors of The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act, which, if enacted, would reform the prior authorization process for Medicare Advantage plans.

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Can EMR Treatment Suggestions Improve Decision Making?

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In a new study involving 402 U.S.-based primary care physicians, researchers from Northwestern University and the University of Sydney identified a “sweet spot” in clinical decision-making. By presenting just the right number of treatment alternatives in the electronic health record (EHR) system

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Mesothelin as a biomarker and potential therapeutic target in rheumatoid arthritis? Mesothelin is elevated in RA & animal models & promothes osteoclast differentiation & bony destruction. Blocking mesothelin has the potential to reduce bone destruction. https://t.co/WRXG91AqmJ https://t.co/hMgddPXhxG
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Why I love the late breaking abstracts https://t.co/jCSfNOoFeT https://t.co/uZWSm9SQAI
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The Interview (11.7.2025) I've conducted thousands of interviews, mainly for medical school admissions and medical or research jobs. They're all similar, with me seeking the "right one" and interviewees feeling apprehensive, uncertain, and hopeful. My extensive experience has https://t.co/KZzfEKx4qm
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900,000 vs 9 It takes about 900,000 minutes to become a board-certified dermatologist. At that point, you might be very skilled and well-informed. It takes less than nine minutes to make your patient feel seen, understood and reassured. If you skip the 9 minutes, you wasted the https://t.co/o7BaWjS4HB
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The Interview (11.7.2025)

I've done thousands of interviews; mostly for medical school admissions or medical and research employment.  They’re all the same. I'm looking for the “right one” and the interviewee is somewhere between apprehension, uncertainty and hope.  From all this experience I’ve developed

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#ACR25 Best Abstracts - Day 3 Tweeting about an ACR presentation or poster is a skill and sometimes art -- one that is mastered by the RheumNow faculty roving the halls and floors for the best new insights at #ACR25, Here are several of the best abstracts from Day 3, as chosen https://t.co/fOgXSiIWzC
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A Halloween ACR Guidance (10.31.25) Dr. Jack Cush recaps #ACR25 with suggestions on how to best learn ACR25 content from RheumNow and our Videos and podcasts. https://t.co/ik5n4jA3LK https://t.co/lr65m8kRxx
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The Great Debate – Who Really Won? #ACR25 https://t.co/bh0wxXpVXa https://t.co/Wr8eeW1KsQ
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#ACR25 – Day 2 Report Here are 3 abstracts that caught my eye on Day 2 at #ACR25. Notably these have takeaway messages that should support your current practices. https://t.co/xKPAgeWudD https://t.co/Fb16l6A252
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Join us as we celebrate & congratulate, Eric L. Matteson, MD, MPH, recipient of the 2025 ACR Presidential Gold Medal Award! 🌟 VIEW → https://t.co/ZcIXeZbAKr @MayoClinic #ACR25 https://t.co/7G07K7ZkjS
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🆕 Clinical Year in Review at #ACR25 By Dr. Bryant England @UNMC_Rheum 🔶 Review the most impactful studies in #Rheumatology from the past year! ❓ Any studies you would add to the list? #RheumX #RheumTwitter #ACR2025 https://t.co/rgOb4ZV4r8
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💬 #ACR25 Topic Panels — LIVE! Nov. 4 join RheumNow at 7 PM ET for a deep dives into the hottest topics in rheumatology: CAR-T Join Us Live on: X • Facebook • YouTube • LinkedIn • https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv Top experts. Real clinical insight. Don't miss these discussions https://t.co/zedho2RI6T
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Rheumatology’s Blind Spot: The Persistent Exclusion of Older Adults In RA alone, nearly 40% of patients are now aged 65 years or older. Yet the evidence guiding our treatment decisions continues to come from studies that rarely include them, giving rise to a fundamental https://t.co/2pqXGURQtL
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900,000 vs 9 It takes about 900,000 minutes to become a board-certified dermatologist. At that point, you might be very skilled and well-informed. It takes less than nine minutes to make your patient feel seen, understood and reassured. If you skip the 9 minutes, you wasted the https://t.co/DBoteUTavZ
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"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught." – Winston Churchill

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Catching AxSpA Early: Closing the Diagnostic Gap Dr. Akhil Sood reports on abstract 2635 and abstract 2636 presented at #ACR25. https://t.co/TmJQKQUu9E https://t.co/6dWf8DY2W3
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#ACR25 Best Abstracts - Day 1 The RheumNow Faculty have run through day one at ACR25 and come with a few of their favorites - some what you expect, but some of these are gems. https://t.co/tYY5xGOEGU https://t.co/wpQbvEcH1f
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Day 1 Recap: #ACR25 Highlights Join RheumNow Faculty Drs. Aurelie Najm, Yuz Yusof, Janet Pope and Jack Cush as they discuss highlights and key takeaways from the Day 1 Recap on Sunday, October 26th. https://t.co/Kq8TDBLUYZ https://t.co/TNM8ZAji9w
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Rheum Now Rheumatology Round-Up — LIVE Join Drs. Jack Cush & Arthur Kavanaugh for this livestream with two of rheumatology’s most trusted voices: this Friday, Oct 31 at 12 PM CST for break down of the latest breakthroughs and hottest topics in rheumatology from #ACR25. 📡 Live https://t.co/G6jKiHYVoR
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