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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.
ACR score is a scale to measure change in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. [1] It is named after the American College of Rheumatology.The ACR score is more often used in clinical trials than in doctor patient-relationships, as it allows a common standard between researchers.
The American College of Rheumatology notes that the test-retest reliability of the WOMAC varies for the pain, stiffness, and function subscales. The ACR says the pain subscale "has been variable across studies but generally meets the minimum standard."
American College of Emergency Physicians: ACMPH: American College of Military Public Health: ACGME: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education: ACOG: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: ACP: Advanced Care Paramedic (Canada) ACR: American College of Radiology: ACR: American College of Rheumatology: ACS: American Cancer ...
This list of medical specialty colleges in the United States includes medical societies that represent board certified specialist physicians.The American Medical Association maintains a list of societies represented in its House of Delegates, while the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine maintains a list of osteopathic specialty colleges.
Rheumatology (from Greek ῥεῦμα (rheûma) 'flowing current') is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and management of disorders whose common feature is inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints, and internal organs. [1]
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]
Although there are no definitive criteria to diagnose the existence of reactive arthritis, the American College of Rheumatology has published sensitivity and specificity guidelines. [ 19 ] Percent Sensitivity and Specificity of Various Criteria for Typical Reactive Arthritis