Build your skills in pediatric lupus recognition and referral with our Pediatric Virtual Lupus Clinic, a two-part interactive CME series. Learn more: acr.tw/4hd1WDd

WATCH: New American College of Rheumatology Recommendations Put Personalized Osteoarthritis Care First In the new 2026 Osteoarthritis Guideline Summary, the ACR provides updated recommendations for osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, and hand, emphasizing that treatment should be tailored to each person’s symptoms, health needs, lifestyle, and goals. Updated recommendations continue to strongly support core strategies such as regular exercise, self-management education, weight loss when appropriate, anti-inflammatory medications, and corticosteroid injections for selected patients. These approaches can help reduce pain, improve movement, and support daily function. Sharon Kolasinski, MD, professor at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and guideline principal investigator, answers questions about the new guideline summary for physicians and patients alike. Read the guideline summary here → acr.tw/4ruyE6J

What can MRI tell us about axial juvenile spondyloarthritis? Dr. Pamela Weiss discusses her research on young patients receiving TNF inhibitors and what MRI findings reveal about treatment response, symptoms, and patient-reported outcomes. LISTEN → acr.tw/46mg07h

Gain practical tips for staffing models, learn about critical decisions with in-office infusion services, discover how to choose the right EHR system, and explore marketing and human resources best practices with the ACR’s new Business Side of Rheumatology Practice guide. Get your copy today → acr.tw/4gcFn1f

Want the latest updates on rheumatology advocacy, policy developments, clinical practice support and more delivered straight to your inbox? Subscribe to The Rheum Advocate, our newly redesigned newsletter. Whether it’s breaking news from Capitol Hill, practice management resources, or spotlights on member advocacy, The Rheum Advocate will keep you informed and inspired. Sign up today → rheumatology.org/the-rheum-a…

In the latest issue of The Rheum Advocate, ACR shares new osteoarthritis recommendations centered on individualized care and advances advocacy priorities that affect patients and practices every day. This issue covers: • Efforts to protect access to same-day care • A call for Congress to modernize prior authorization and end unnecessary fax-based processes • Bipartisan legislation to preserve access to rheumatology therapies • Workforce recruitment opportunities at the 2026 Practice Innovation Summit • Ways to add advocacy to your ACR Convergence schedule! Read the issue: rheumatology.org/the-rheum-a… Want to subscribe? cloud.email.rheumatology.org…

The American College of Rheumatology and the Rheumatology Research Foundation today commended news reports that the Trump Administration will be stepping back from plans that would have introduced political oversight into grant-making decisions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal research agencies. Scientific merit, rigorous peer review, and expert evaluation must remain at the heart of research funding. Protecting this process supports groundbreaking discoveries, strengthens America’s leadership in science, and improves care for people living with arthritis and rheumatic diseases. Read and share the full statement: acr.tw/4yNoYq0

Want to better understand your child's rheumatologic disease? Our new video series, Little Joints, Big Questions, is designed to support families as they navigate a child's diagnosis. Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Miriah Gillispie-Taylor answers questions about autoimmune risks and more during our first segment. Watch the video → acr.tw/46E2trK Additional resources are available online at RDAM.org. #PediatricRheumatology #RheumaticDiseaseAwarenessMonth

This #RDAM marks 50 years of pediatric rheumatology, and the message is clear: early diagnosis changes outcomes for children with rheumatic disease 💜 Learn more and explore resources built for parents, schools, and clinicians: bit.ly/4yewniv @ACRheum @ACR_Journals

Not every ache is part of growing up. If a child has persistent pain, stiffness, swelling, fatigue, or trouble keeping up with daily activities, it may be time to ask your child’s doctor more questions because early diagnosis matters. Read about how a teenager’s persistent symptoms led to a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis after she sustained an ankle injury that turned out to be far more. This powerful story of triumph shares how a family struggled to find the right pediatric rheumatologist and persevered until an effective treatment was prescribed. Read the blog acr.tw/4h3JhZ7, or listen to the podcast acr.tw/4gVAEjc, for this patient testimonial about the benefits of rheumatic care and how a diagnosis is not the end of childhood. During Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM) we highlight that with the right care, children with rheumatic disease can continue to grow, play, and thrive. #GrowingUpWithStrength #KidsCanHaveRheumaticDiseaseToo #RheumatologyAwareness

Have rheum for more online education? Don’t forget that all 15 Rheum2Learn 2.0 modules are FREE for ACR/ARP members. These interactive modules can help you build your diagnostic and treatment skills with case-based scenarios in primary care, inpatient, and critical care settings. 🔎 EXPLORE → acr.tw/47lLGHQ

Looking for a new rheumatology position or seeking the perfect candidate to fill an opening in your practice? Mark your calendar to join us at the ACR Career Fair at ACR Convergence 2026! Learn more → acr.tw/3sIwmq4

Wondering when to use anti-resorptive vs. anabolic drugs? See more information in an updated activity in the Advanced Rheumatology Course online series focused on new findings on osteoporosis and other metabolic bone disorders. Learn more → acr.tw/4AzAQho

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) can be challenging to diagnose and treat. Dr. Robert Hallowell of Massachusetts General Hospital shares how he evaluates ILD and approaches treatment decisions while considering both lung damage and quality of life. LISTEN → acr.tw/3TnVpMT

Rheumatology opens doors! Find your next great job or the perfect hire with ACR CareerConnection. Our online job board connects rheumatology job seekers with employers, helping fill crucial gaps in clinical care. Learn more → rheumatology.org/careerconne…

NEW ISSUE ALERT! When ‘seronegative RA’ isn’t RA, an antisynthetase syndrome case study, and more in the September issue of The #Rheumatologist → acr.tw/4yju0Ld

TNF inhibitors can improve axial symptoms in children, but the story doesn’t end there. Dr. Pamela Weiss explains → acr.tw/46mg07h

📢 Did you hear? The ACR recently earned Joint Accreditation status, which means that ACR Convergence attendees can now receive continuing education credits through the ACCME (physicians), ACPE (pharmacists), ANCC (nurses), AAPA (physician associates), and ASWB social workers). Learn more Learn more → acr.tw/3TlHRkO

Don't miss the deadline! Tomorrow, September 22, is the final day to submit your late-breaking abstract to ACR Convergence 2026. Accepted abstracts will be published in an online supplement of the Arthritis & Rheumatology journal and displayed at ACR Convergence. Submit your work today → acr.tw/4gzqeWA

Supporting a student with lupus takes more than awareness—it takes practical tools. As students with lupus head back to the classroom, you can play an important role in helping them stay healthy, supported, and engaged in learning. Download our free resources to learn more → RDAM.org