News From ACR 2011

Top News From ACR 2011: Slideshow
Among the highlights were the first-ever guidelines for managing lupus nephritis, and evidence showing that early aggressive therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis pays off.

• ACR Air Pollution May Affect Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Reuters Health Information, November 15, 2011
• ACR Half-Dose Etanercept Effective at 1 Year in RA
  Medscape Medical News, November 11, 2011
• ACR Denosumab Increases Bone Density, No Atypical Fracture Risk
  Medscape Medical News, November 10, 2011
• ACR Adalimumab Improves Symptoms of Axial Spondyloarthritis
  Medscape Medical News, November 10, 2011
• ACR Canakinumab for NSAID-Intolerant Patients With Gout
  Medscape Medical News, November 10, 2011
• ACR DECT Useful in Suspected Gout With Negative Joint Aspiration
  Medscape Medical News, November 10, 2011
• ACR Pregnancy Safe in Women With Stable Lupus
  Medscape Medical News, November 9, 2011
• ACR First-Time Guidelines for Lupus Nephritis: Biopsy for All
  Medscape Medical News, November 8, 2011
• ACR Osteoarthritic Women at Higher Risk for Falls, Fractures
  Medscape Medical News, November 8, 2011
• ACR Early Aggressive Therapy Pays Off in Juvenile Arthritis
  Medscape Medical News, November 8, 2011
• ACR More Narcotic Use, Falls, Fractures After Rofecoxib Recall
  Medscape Medical News, November 7, 2011
• ACR Diet and Exercise Reduce Pain in Osteoarthritis
  Medscape Medical News, November 7, 2011
• ACR No Increased Risk for Serious Infection With Biologics
  Medscape Medical News, November 6, 2011
• ACR Factors Identified for Improved Response With JIA
  Medscape Medical News, November 6, 2011
• ACR Young Women With RA at High Risk for Fractures
  Medscape Medical News, November 5, 2011
• ACR Gout Linked to Increased Risk for Diabetes, Renal Disease
  Medscape Medical News, November 5, 2011
• ACR Highlights of the Upcoming ACR 2011 Annual Meeting
  Medscape Medical News, October 28, 2011