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The American College of Rheumatology (ACR; [1] until 1985 called American Rheumatism Association [2]) is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support relating to the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
Arthritis & Rheumatology is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the natural history, pathophysiology, treatment, and outcome of the rheumatic diseases. It is an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology. It was established in 1958 as Arthritis & Rheumatism and obtained its current name in 2014. [1]
August 1950—An arthritis program was established within the National Institute of Arthritis and Metabolic Diseases under Public Law 81-692. May 1972—P.L. 92-305 renamed the institute the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases.
The Association has organized an annual meeting and published 2020 a new peer-reviewed journal Global Rheumatology by PANLAR (E-ISSN: 2709-5533). The Journal of Clinical Rheumatology became the official journal of the league in 2001. PANLAR is a partner organization of ILAR, International League of Associations of Rheumatology.
The American Juvenile Arthritis Organization (AJAO) was established in 1981 as a membership group within the Foundation; [citation needed] in 1991, AJAO became a council of the Foundation. In 1986, the ARA became a separate, independent organization and now is known as the American College of Rheumatology (ACR).
International League of Associations of Rheumatology (ILAR [1]) is an international body of the associations of Rheumatologists from around the world.It comprises partner organisations PANLAR, Pan American League of Associations for Rheumatology, EULAR, European League against Rheumatism, APLAR, Asia Pacific League of Associations of Rheumatology and AFLAR, African League of Associations for ...
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For example, psoriatic arthritis can cause both peripheral and axial symptoms. [7] Likewise, reactive arthritis can transform into chronic axial spondyloarthritis. [8] All are considered inflammatory rheumatic disorders because they involve immune system-mediated attacks on the joints, muscles, bones and organs. [9]