Best American College Of Rheumatology Podcasts (2024)

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Clinical Challenges in ANCA Associated Vasculitis 26:30

33m ago26:30

26:30

When should we choose rituximab over cyclophosphamide? What role can avacopan play as an adjunct therapy? When is plasma exchange a viable option? How can we effectively navigate steroid tapering? These are just a few of the critical questions we’ll explore with our next guest, Dr. Tanaz Kermani, founder and director of the Vasculitis Program at UC…

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Sjögren’s Disease 45:29

8d ago45:29

45:29

Dr. Sara McCoy, rheumatologist and Sjögren’s specialist, a “Sjögrensologist”, joins us this week for an in-depth look at Sjögren’s Disease. We address how the systemic nature of this disease can affect everything from the lungs to the kidneys, why traditional treatments may not always work, why a patient’s antibody profile may hold the key to their…

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ACR Convergence 2024 Preview 33:46

22d ago33:46

33:46

Our annual preview episode for Convergence is here, and we have AMPC (Annual Meeting Planning Committee) Chair, Dr. Greg Gardner as our guest! Dr. Gardner walks us through this meeting’s focus and strategies, which are designed to make ACR24 even more engaging, delivering cutting edge science, more networking opportunities, improved educational exp…

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Insights into Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

What are Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEI) and what should be done if you suspect them? Dr. Bharat Kumar, clinical rheumatologist and allergy immunologist, joins us to lend his insights on what they are, how to identify them in our patients, the challenges in diagnosing them, and how they manifest in a clinical setting. Dr. Kumar also explains how IE…

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Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month: The Importance of Self-Management 45:31

2M ago45:31

45:31

This week, the ACR is kicking off Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM), and we’ve got Dr. Shah who introduces the concept of self-management, which can help improve the control of rheumatic disease beyond medication and empower our patients to take active roles in the management of them. Dr. Shah also spends time highlighting resources availabl…

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How Should We Navigate Moral Dilemmas in Rheumatology? 42:32

2M ago42:32

42:32

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.…

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Psoriatic Arthritis 47:23

3M ago47:23

47:23

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 pain, the role of enthesitis and axial involvement and how to differentiate between inflammatory and non-inflammatory causes of joint pain in…

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The Evolution of Rheumatology 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

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 brings us to the founding of rheumatology and covers the major milestones, discoveries, the…

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Partnering with Your Physical Therapist 38:20

4M ago38:20

38:20

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. Yass…

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AI in Rheumatology 43:18

4M ago43:18

43:18

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 pers…

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Theory & Application of CAR-T Therapy 57:36

5M ago57:36

57:36

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 th…

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Lyme Arthritis 54:39

5M ago54:39

54:39

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) a…

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Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis 46:03

6M ago46:03

46:03

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 ou…

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Ultrasound Use in Rheumatology 40:51

6M ago40:51

40:51

This week, Dr. Hausmann takes on Ultrasound in Rheumatology, exploring its use in the field and diagnosing diseases such as Inflammatory Arthritis, Crystaline Arthropathy 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…

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Practicing Pediatric Rheumatology in Southeast Asia 35:09

7M 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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

11M 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

11M 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

12M 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

12M 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

12M 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

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

12M 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: Advocacy Year in Review 22:56

12M 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: ACR Guidelines: Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) 43:49

12M 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

12M 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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

1+ y 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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