Best American College Of Rheumatology Podcasts (2024)

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Practicing Pediatric Rheumatology in Southeast Asia 35:09

2h ago35:09

35:09

Join us this week as Jon meets with a truly influential woman in the medical field, Dr. Elizabeth Ang, being one of the first pediatric rheumatologists in the Southeast Asian region to receive pediatric rheumatology training and is the Co-Convenor of the Paediatric Rheumatology Special Interest Group of APLAR (Asia Pacific League of Associations fo…

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Managing Osteoporosis 50:33

10d ago50:33

50:33

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 overstated. She joins us today to discuss the role of the rheumatologist in helping to prevent or t…

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Immune Related Adverse Events of Checkpoint Inhibitors 53:22

24d ago53:22

53:22

When a patient is diagnosed with cancer, treatments 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 uniq…

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State-of-the-Art Clinical Symposium (SOTA) Preview 45:33

1M ago45:33

45:33

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, Chair of the SOTA Planning Committee and Dr. Ibtissam Gad, Chair of the Fellows in Training subcommittee. We discuss the topics and speakers chosen for SOTA and how they were selected, some highlights including discu…

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The Rheumatology Access Expansion Initiative 44:49

2M ago44:49

44:49

Join us this week for an insightful and encouraging discussion with Drs. Mandal and Grant, the founders of The Rheumatology Access Expansion Initiative (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, Extens…

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Partnering with Your Occupational Therapist 52:15

2M ago52:15

52:15

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…

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Placebos: Their Effects and Why They Work 41:39

3M ago41:39

41:39

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 hinderance to the medical community, rheumatology clinicians and researchers can agree that when testing new treatments, the placebo effect is as powerful as it is disruptive. But what is it exactly?…

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IgG4-Related Disease 45:54

3M ago45:54

45:54

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 IgG4 and what happens inside the body. Later, we discuss Dr. S…

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The Clinical Year in Preview 27:44

4M ago27:44

27:44

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…

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New ACR GIOP Guidelines with Dr. Mary Beth Humphrey 50:22

5M ago50:22

50:22

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, th…

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ACoA: Recruiting, Retaining and Sustaining the Rheumatology Workforce 48:13

5M ago48:13

48:13

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!By The American College of Rheumatology

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ACoA: The Daily Round Up - November 14 2023 15:48

5M ago15:48

15:48

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 2023By The American College of Rheumatology

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ACoA: The Daily Round Up - November 13 2023 16:23

5M ago16:23

16:23

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 2023By The American College of Rheumatology

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ACoA: Rethinking APS with the Guidance of New Classification Criteria 1:08:36

5M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Award-winning researcher, Dr. Doruk Erkan joins us today with newly published classification criteria for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS). Dr. Erkan joins us today with those criteria and why he believes there is sufficient evidence to “Rethink APS”.By The American College of Rheumatology

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ACoA: Advocacy Year in Review 22:56

5M ago22:56

22:56

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…

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ACoA: The Daily Round Up - November 12 2023 11:52

5M ago11:52

11:52

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 2023By The American College of Rheumatology

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ACoA: ACR Guidelines: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) 43:49

5M ago43:49

43:49

The weekend of Convergence 2023 continues! Dr. Sindhu Johnson presented the new 2023 ACR Interstitial Lung Disease Guidelines (which can be found here ) and joins us today as its first author. Learn all about the recommendations, monitoring, how to approach treatment and when to change it as well as what gaps were noticed that inspired the new guid…

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ACoA: Thrombotic Microangiopathy 52:36

6M ago52:36

52:36

Welcome to "ACR Convergence on Air" (ACoA)! Our daily coverage of ACR Convergence 2023! First up: what is thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) and what is its significance for rheumatology? How does TMA present in clinic and what are the challenges in diagnosing it? Chief of the Division of Hematology and Medical Director of the Clinical Coagulation an…

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Convergence 2023 Sneak Peek 2:09

6M ago2:09

2:09

ACR Convergence 2023 begins this Saturday! Dr. Hausmann gets on the mic for this short preview to unveil all of the exciting new things you'll hear, all week long, on our podcast! Be sure to wake up with Jon this Saturday morning, and every morning, during this year's Convergence!By The American College of Rheumatology

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65. Importance of Patient Organizations 42:56

6M ago42:56

42:56

Your patients are seeing you regularly, and things are going well. What else could they possibly need? In this week’s episode, we discussed the support a patient organization can contribute between visits to your office and the type of support they provide patients, such as navigating the pitfalls of insurance coverage, managing the complexities of…

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64. ACR Convergence 2023 Preview 27:31

7M ago27:31

27:31

ACR Convergence 2023 is very nearly here, and with it only being a few weeks away, it’s also time for our annual preview episode! What’s new this year? What returning favorites are coming back? What can we expect from the San Diego Convention Center? Jon talks to our AMPC Chair, Dr. Sharon Kolasinski once more to tease this year’s meeting, which in…

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63. Revisiting Advocacy in Rheumatology 52:31

7M ago52:31

52:31

Most may find the topic of advocacy to be uninteresting or too big to tackle with such busy schedules. However, our guests this week, Dr. Belinda Birnbaum, MD and Lennie Shewmaker McDaniel, JD, truly breathe life into this matter while explaining the role the American College of Rheumatology has on Capitol Hill and how you (yes YOU) can play an imp…

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62. Joining a Practice 36:02

8M ago36:02

36:02

Congratulations, you’ve completed your rheumatology fellowship! Armed with the knowledge, skills and passion for treating complex rheumatic disease you’re set to go off into the world and help those who need your set of skills most. So... How do you do that? Our next guest, Dr. Sunil Abraham joins us to unpack and demystify this next challenge in y…

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61. Funding Through the Rheumatology Research Foundation 34:53

8M ago34:53

34:53

No matter what stage of your career you’re in, the Rheumatology Research Foundation can help and support your research endeavors. This week, we discuss many of the grants The Foundation offers, not just to medical students and early career investigators, but also to medical educators, community rheumatologists and fellowship programs. We’ve invited…

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60. Ophthalmology for the Rheumatologist 53:42

8M ago53:42

53:42

Our eyes: reflections of the soul, can say more than lips without need of translation and give us a glimpse into stories only a journey can record. Our next guest knows this all too well as he’s made a career of looking at rheumatic disease through a different lens. Quite literally. Join us this week for an illuminating discussion with Dr. James T.…

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59. Healthcare Disparities in Rheumatology 56:32

9M ago56:32

56:32

In this week’s episode, we’ve invited Dr. Irene Blanco, MD, MS, to the show for a discussion regarding healthcare disparities. What are healthcare disparities? What causes them? Are there any disparities specific to rheumatology? We examine the consequences, explore the impact of patient outcomes, and the challenges faced by communities and some so…

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58. Patient Participation in Research 44:25

9M ago44:25

44:25

Health research methodologist and clinical epidemiologist, Dr. Emily Sirotich, PhD is our guest this week who sheds light on a growing paradigm shift in medicine: patient participation in research. Once only considered to be the beneficiaries of research and care, Dr. Sirotich is here to discuss with us the evolving role patients and patient organi…

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57. Sarcoidosis 56:36

10M ago56:36

56:36

Sarcoidosis: What is it? Why does it occur? Are there any potential environmental triggers? Our guest, Dr. Adam Morgenthau, sheds light on these and more, including making the diagnosis of sarcoidosis, the need for imaging or biopsy and how it will distinguish between organ involvement and organ damage. And, perhaps just as important, we discuss wh…

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56. How Environmental Factors Can Impact Patient Care 41:46

10M ago41:46

41:46

This week, we invited Dr. Paul Dellaripa to discuss why patients and providers should be concerned regarding increases in heat, pollution, and allergens and how they may negatively impact people with rheumatic diseases. We discuss how environmental factors could contribute to the development of autoimmunity in people who were otherwise previously h…

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55. Macrophage Activation Syndrome 40:58

11M ago40:58

40:58

This week we’ve invited Dr. Lauren Henderson of Boston Children’s Hospital to discuss what Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS) is, how to diagnose it and which medications are used to treat it. Dr. Henderson also explains her efforts to partner with healthcare professionals in other fields (who may use a different name for MAS) seeking to understa…

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54. Relapsing Polychondritis (RP) 51:50

11M ago51:50

51:50

Join us this week for a very special episode, that is just as much a personal story as it is an educational discussion. Dr. Jon Hausmann discusses a vasculitis disease that affects cartilage, particularly around the ears, nose, joints, eyes and throat, known as Relapsing Polychondritis (RP). Our guest, board certified in internal medicine, critical…

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53. Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CPPD) 42:21

12M ago42:21

42:21

Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition (CPPD) - is one of the most common inflammatory arthritis in the world, and yet, it doesn’t receive the recognition it deserves. Our discussion today will feature everything you’ve ever wanted to know about this disease. We’ll review the basics, diagnosis through arthrocentesis and various imaging studies, creating …

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52. ACR Workforce Solutions 52:54

1y ago52:54

52:54

This week we discuss a pressing issue facing healthcare in the United States: The shortage of rheumatologists nationwide. With millions of American suffering from rheumatic diseases, the demand for specialized care has never been greater. Meanwhile, the supply of rheumatologists has not kept pace with this demand. Leaving many patients struggling t…

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51. Gout 50:29

1y ago50:29

50:29

Gout, despite being one of the most well-known and recognizable rheumatic diseases, still has large populations of people struggling with its management, as they do not receive urate-lowering treatment, even when they qualify. Of those who receive this treatment, only a small percentage reach their target urate goal. To shed some light on this, we’…

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50. In Practice: Tech Solutions 41:02

1y ago41:02

41:02

Founder of Attune Health and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Dr. Swamy Venuturupalli is our guest today! We discuss innovative tech solutions designed to keep you, the clinician, working smarter, not harder. Dr. Venuturupalli explains some of his favorite tech adoptions in his practice, such …

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49. Improving Rheumatic Care Globally 32:48

1y ago32:48

32:48

“Rheumatology For All” is an organization with a global mission: To increase access to rheumatology care in under-resourced regions. They aim to create self-sustaining rheumatology training programs by funding the education of local physicians to become rheumatologists and provide educational programs for local physicians. Much of the organization’…

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48. Biosimilars 39:30

1y ago39:30

39:30

This week we discuss what a biosimilar is, why they’re causing such controversy and why they’ve taken seven years, since the FDA approved Amgevita, to come to market. We review the evidence behind the safety and efficacy of these drugs, the data from switching from a bio-originator to a biosimilar, and how the approval of the drugs may lower the he…

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47. Autoinflammatory Disease 52:49

1y ago52:49

52:49

This week, we have the distinct privilege to interview Dr. Dan Kaster, “The Father of Autio inflammatory Diseases”. His discoveries have taught us a great deal about how the immune system works, both in health and disease. His work has contributed to finding effective treatments for conditions that previously caused significant suffering and early …

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46. Empathy and Wellness 46:39

1y ago46:39

46:39

This week, our guest is Assoc. Prof. Of Medicine in Rheumatology at Loma Linda Univ. And board certified from the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine and Chair of ACR’s Government Affairs Committee, Dr. Christina Downey. Dr. Downey discusses and shares with us how to counsel and provide small and practical steps for patients to improve their welln…

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45. Expert Tips on Funding Your Research 46:07

1+ y ago46:07

46:07

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the life of a researcher. We’ve invited Dr. Jeffrey Sparks to share with us how he ended up as an R01 independent researcher. We’ll learn how the sausage is made, as they say, of a successful grant submission. Jeff will share with us how he became interested in research, the skills he gained along the way, …

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44. Reflecting on ACR Convergence 2022 52:11

1+ y ago52:11

52:11

This week, Dr. Alfred Kim joins Dr. Hausmann for a reflective episode, highlighting memorable moments and key learning takeaways from ACR Convergence 2022, in our final episode of the year. Have a happy and healthy new year.By The American College of Rheumatology

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43. Insights Into Private Practice 50:55

1+ y ago50:55

50:55

Join us this week as we welcome American College of Rheumatology Master, Dr. Herbert S. Baraf who is the founder and, up until his retirement this year, managing partner of “Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates” (one of the largest private rheumatology practices in America). Today, Dr. Baraf shares with us why he went into private practice, the risks …

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42. Navigating from Pediatric to Adult Care 34:16

1+ y ago34:16

34:16

This week we invited Dr. Stacy Ardoin, pediatric and adult rheumatologist, to discuss all the challenges of ushering children into adult care and (more importantly) how to facilitate the transition. Dr. Ardoin led the American College of Rheumatology’s participation in the American College of Physicians Pediatric to Adult Care Transition Toolkit Pr…

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41. Hot Off the Press at ACR Convergence 2022 43:36

1+ y ago43:36

43:36

Welcome to ACR Convergence 2022! Today, Dr. Vicki Shanmugam (host of ACR Journals on Air) joins Jon to tackle three, pivotal trials, that will be presented at our annual meeting this year! Join us as they dive into the objectives, the science behind them and their incredible results. You can find each one of the manuscripts discussed on this episod…

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Sneak Peek of “Hot Off the Press at ACR Convergence” 5:49

1+ y ago5:49

5:49

ACR Convergence 2022 is almost here, and with that, new trials, new medications and new results. We’re preparing a very HOT episode for you, to be released along with the opening ceremony at ACR Convergence 2022, this Saturday, November 12th. In this preview of Saturday’s full episode, we’ve invited host of “ACR Journals on Air” Dr. Vicki Shanmugam…

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40. ACR Convergence 2022 Preview 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

21:12

Excited for ACR Convergence 2022? So are we! This week Jon catches up with AMPC Chair, Dr. Sharon Kolasinski! It's been two years since we’ve gathered physically, and when we meet up at The Philadelphia Convention Center, you won’t be disappointed. Dr. Kolasinski dives into this year’s program, new features at Convergence and even the delicious din…

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39. The Science Behind Reprocessing Pain 52:18

1+ y ago52:18

52:18

In this episode we discuss how pain syndromes occur, what's happening in the brain, how to diagnose and explain these syndromes in our patients and (most importantly) how to help patients on the road to recovery. Our guest, Dr. Schubiner, has decades of experience in treating patients with these syndromes and uses randomized controlled studies to i…

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38. Revisiting the Great Debate JAKs vs TNFs 26:19

1+ y ago26:19

26:19

During “The Great Debate” at ACR Convergence 2020, the question: “Should JAK inhibitors be started before TNF inhibitors in people with rheumatoid arthritis who failed methotrexate?” was asked. However, in 2021, results from the oral surveillance trial showed an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events in cancers among patients with rh…

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37. Expert Insights on Treating Spondyloarthritis 53:15

1+ y ago53:15

53:15

Today, we’ve invited a clinical expert of spondyloarthritis, Dr. Maureen Dubreuil. In this episode, Dr. Dubreuil discusses how she evaluates and treats patients with this specific condition and shares with us tips and insights into how to diagnose and manage this disease.By The American College of Rheumatology

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36. Hot Topics – Spring & Summer 2022 Edition 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

This week’s episode is another installment of our popular “Hot Topics” series, where we discuss “must read” studies recently published in one of ACR’s three peer-reviewed journals. Joining us is Dr. Vicki Shanmugam. Not just our guest today, but also the host of a new ACR podcast series, “ACR Journals on Air” scheduled to launch later this summer. …

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