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ACR on Air

American College of Rheumatology

153 episodes

As the official podcast of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), ACR on Air seeks to have informative and engaging conversations rheumatology professionals want to hear – ranging in topic from trends in clinical practice, to issues affecting rheumatology professionals, and the changing landscape of the rheumatology field. Tune in twice a month for engaging interviews and commentary.

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  1. ACR Convergence 2026 Preview

    · 30 min · S7 E135

    Join us as we explore what's new and exciting at ACR Convergence, the premier gathering for rheumatology science and innovation. Dr. Gregory Gardner, Chair of the Annual Meeting Planning Committee, shares a preview of…

  2. How I Evaluate Raynaud's Disease

    · 48 min · S7 E134

    When is Raynaud's phenomenon truly a disease? Dr. Robert Spiera joins us to discuss the key clinical clues, the value of patient photos and nail fold capillary findings, and how to approach a positive ANA without a…

  3. How I Treat & Evaluate ILD

    · 49 min · S7 E133

    Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is difficult to diagnose and treat. At first, the disease could look like a variety of other disorders, such as fibrosis or autoimmunity. Once a diagnosis is made, a decision on how…

  4. JIA, A Family's Perspective

    · 44 min · S7 E132

    September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM), and today we're sharing the story of Deborah Talbot, an occupational therapist from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and her daughter, Molly, who was…

  5. Can We Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    · 37 min · S7 E131

    Rheumatoid arthritis may begin years before the first swollen joint appears, with autoantibodies circulating long before a clinical diagnosis is made. In this episode, we explore what happens during this critical…

  6. The 2026 Adult/Juvenile Spondyloarthritis Guidelines

    · 45 min · S7 E130

    The new clinical guidelines for juvenile and adult axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), developed collaboratively by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), the Spondylitis Association of America (SAA), and the…

  7. Still's Disease and Hyperinflammation

    · 52 min · S7 E129

    In this episode, Dr. Randy Q. Cron discusses hyperinflammation and Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS), one of the most serious complications of Still's disease. Because MAS can mimic infection, sepsis, malignancy, or…

  8. Understanding Haploinsufficiency of A20

    · 44 min · S7 E128

    What if some patients who never quite fit their diagnosis actually have an underlying genetic disorder? In this episode, we explore Haploinsufficiency of A20 (HA20), a condition first described less than a decade ago…

  9. Chronic Inflammatory Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis

    · 50 min · S7 E127

    Could chronic inflammatory calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) be hiding in plain sight? In this episode, we explore why CPPD may be far more common than previously recognized, how it can masquerade as…

  10. 2026 ACR JIA Guidelines: What Clinicians Need to Know

    · 51 min · S7 E126

    The 2026 ACR Guidelines for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) are here, and lead author Dr. Karen Onel joins us to unpack the key updates shaping pediatric rheumatology care. From a biologics-first approach in…

  11. Cell Therapy in Rheumatology: CAR-T vs Regulatory T Cells

    · 30 min · S7 E125

    In the future, can autoimmune disease become curable? A groundbreaking study from Germany suggests there may be a pathway in some cases. Patients with severe, treatment-refractory lupus who received CD19 CAR-T cell…

  12. 50 Years of Pediatric Rheumatology: A Retrospective

    · 29 min · S7 E124

    Fifty years ago, pediatric rheumatic disease was often marked by disability, limited treatment options, and low expectations for long-term outcomes. In 1976, a small group of clinicians and scientists helped launch a…

  13. VEXAS Syndrome: What You Need to Know

    · 39 min · S7 E123

    Today, we discuss a new guidance statement from the American College of Rheumatology aimed at bringing much-needed structure to the evaluation and management of patients with VEXAS. This episode breaks down key…

  14. Support for Private Practice

    · 40 min · S7 E122

    Private rheumatology practice is contracting under multi-directional pressure: shrinking margins, escalating prior authorizations, tightening Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) and payer restrictions on drug access, and…

  15. Pericardial Diseases in Rheumatology & Beyond

    · 51 min · S7 E121

    Pericardial Disease is couched between two medical disciplines: Cardiology and Rheumatology, and those with these conditions visit medical professionals viewing their treatment through one lens or the other. This…

  16. Current and Evolving Treatments for Myositis

    · 38 min · S7 E120

    For years, myositis treatment has relied on broad immune suppression with drugs like steroids, methotrexate, and rituximab—but what if we could target the disease more precisely? Inflammatory myopathies are not a…

  17. Strategies for Workforce Retention

    · 36 min · S7 E119

    In this episode, we discuss the growing workforce challenges in rheumatology with nurse practitioner Chris Estes. Chris shares how he entered the field, the training he received early in his career, and how he…

  18. The Next Era of Gout Therapy

    · 46 min · S7 E118

    In this episode, we explore the paradox of gout—one of the most biologically understood and treatable diseases in medicine, yet still among the most poorly controlled chronic conditions in practice. With effective…

  19. Precision Rheumatology, APS and You

    · 40 min · S7 E117

    In this episode, we explore Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) with Dr. Yu (Ray) Zuo, beginning with a clear, clinically grounded explanation before diving into the personal and scientific journey that drew him to this…

  20. The Year Ahead for The ACR with Dr. Will Harvey

    · 37 min

    In this episode, we sit down with Dr. William Harvey, the newly appointed President of the American College of Rheumatology and a dedicated volunteer of nearly 20 years. Dr. Harvey shares what it's like stepping into…

  21. The Evaluation and Management of Osteoporosis

    · 56 min · S7 E115

    In this episode, our expert guest challenges a common assumption by explaining why the T-score—despite being central to osteoporosis diagnosis—is surprisingly easy to misinterpret. He walks us through how to read a…

  22. Degos Disease

    · 51 min · S6 E114

    In this episode, we explore malignant atrophic papulosis—also known as Degos disease—an extraordinarily rare microvascular disorder so uncommon that most clinicians will never see a single case. For decades, medical…

  23. Partnering With Your Pharmacist

    · 33 min · S6 E113

    Once the prescription is written, pharmacists like Katherine McCarthy step in—often becoming the steady guide patients rely on throughout their health journey. Specializing in the care of people with rheumatic…

  24. Cognitive Dysfunction in Inflammatory Arthritis

    · 27 min · S6 E112

    This episode explores the evolving intersection of rheumatology and cognitive science, beginning with what initially drew researchers to investigate cognitive symptoms in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). We…

  25. Assessing and Addressing Grief and Depression Utilizing Lifestyle Medicine

    · 46 min

    In this episode, we explore what happens when clinicians look beyond the prescription pad and begin listening more deeply to what their patients have lost. This isn't a conversation about rejecting medications but…

  26. Therapeutic Advances in CPPD

    · 43 min

    In this episode, we shine a light on Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)—a condition that has been hiding in plain sight for decades. Despite being common, painful, and prevalent in clinics everywhere, CPPD…

  27. RheumCode

    · 39 min

    In this episode, we explore RheumCode, a groundbreaking new initiative from the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) designed to build a common digital language for rheumatology. RheumCode aims to ensure that data…

  28. Get Ready for ACR Convergence 2025

    · 2:13

    Welcome to ACR Convergence 2025 in Chicago! Here, Dr. Hausmann delivers a quick update on what our podcasts will cover while the meeting is in session. Don't forget to tune in to ACR on Air and ACR Journals on Air each…

  29. The Benefits of RhMSUS Certification

    · 30 min · S6 E111

    In this week's episode, we dive into the ins and outs of the rheumatology musculoskeletal ultrasound certification process—what it takes to log 150 scans, meet CME requirements, and ultimately sit for the exam. We're…

  30. ACR Convergence 2025 Preview

    · 41 min · S6 E110

    In this episode, we preview ACR Convergence 2025 in Chicago this October with Dr. Greg Gardner, Chair of the Annual Meeting Planning Committee (AMPC). We'll explore key topics like emerging therapies, AI in…

  31. RDAM 2025 – Rheum Moves!

    · 38 min · S6 E109

    In recognition of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month this September, this episode explores the critical yet often underutilized role of exercise in the management of rheumatic diseases. We examine how structured…

  32. 2025 Guideline Summary for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    · 49 min · S6 E108

    It's been over two decades since the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) last released comprehensive treatment guidelines for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and much has changed. In this episode, we're joined…

  33. Patient Support Groups

    · 47 min · S6 E107

    In this episode, we're joined by Karen Durrant, founder of the Autoinflammatory Alliance, who shares her powerful journey from a determined parent seeking a diagnosis for her child to the leader of a global patient…

  34. Juvenile Dermatomyositis

    · 39 min · S6 E106

    In this episode, we're joined by myositis expert Dr. Brian Feldman to explore Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM). We cover its clinical presentation, key diagnostic clues, and the workup including labs and imaging. We…

  35. Therapies for Sjögren's Disease

    · 32 min · S6 E105

    In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Dana DiRenzo to explore groundbreaking developments in the treatment of Sjögren's Disease. For the first time, therapies like BAFF blockade, CD40 ligand inhibitors, and FcRn…

  36. From Fellowship to Private Practice

    · 25 min · S6 E104

    In this episode, we take the leap from the structured world of rheumatology fellowship into the dynamic, often unpredictable landscape of private practice. Dr. J. Thomas Berry shares his personal journey, offering an…

  37. Behçet's Disease

    · 53 min · S6 E103

    In this episode, we examine Behcet's Disease—a rare, multisystem inflammatory disorder that continues to challenge traditional frameworks of autoimmunity and vasculitis. Dr. Johannes Nowatzky joins us to discuss the…

  38. Advocacy in Action: 2025 Progress Report

    · 51 min · S6 E102

    In this episode, we deliver a critical update on the rapidly evolving legislative landscape impacting rheumatology. We explore the intense policy battles shaping the future of the field, including steep Medicare…

  39. Chronic Pain in Spondyloarthritis: Differentiating Active Disease From Fibromyalgia

    · 42 min · S6 E101

    In this episode, we examine the evaluation of pain in patients with chronic inflammatory arthritis, with particular attention to spondyloarthritis and its clinical overlap with fibromyalgia. We explore why some…

  40. Use of GLP-1 in Rheumatology

    · 53 min · S6 E100

    This episode explores the evolving role of GLP-1 agonists in rheumatology, highlighting their potential to influence weight, inflammation, and overall disease activity. Our guest expert unpacks how adipose tissue…

  41. The Role of AI in Rheum's Workforce Challenges

    · 47 min · S6 E99

    In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of AI in rheumatology—exploring how it's already reshaping workflows, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, optimizing treatment selection, and helping us monitor patients…

  42. Emerging Therapies for IgG4-Related Disease

    · 44 min · S6 E98

    In this episode, we dive into the complexities of IgG4-Related Disease (IgG4-RD), a mysterious and multi-organ condition that continues to challenge both patients and physicians. Back in January 2024, Dr. John Stone…

  43. Diabetic Myonecrosis

    · 46 min · S6 E97

    In this episode, we dive into a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of rheumatology: complications from diabetes that can mimic rheumatic diseases. Dr. Schiopu kicks off the discussion by shedding light on Diabetic…

  44. The Year in Preview

    · 23 min · S6 E96

    In this episode, we dive into the cutting-edge advancements presented by Dr. Christopher T. Ritchlin at Convergence 2024, where he shed light on the promising research set to transform the field of rheumatology. Join…

  45. Vagus Nerve Stimulation

    · 48 min · S6 E95

    In this episode, we explore a potential paradigm shift in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. For years, pharmacologic interventions have been the cornerstone of management, but now a groundbreaking approach is…

  46. Caring for Older Adults in Rheumatology

    · 46 min · S6 E94

    In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and considerations in treating older adults, focusing on the need for a different approach to care due to polypharmacy and multimorbidity. We delve into the…

  47. How to Become a Physician-Writer

    · 43 min · S6 E93

    If you're a healthcare provider or a storytelling enthusiast, you'll enjoy this episode featuring Dr. Jason Liebowitz. A practicing rheumatologist and accomplished writer, Dr. Liebowitz discusses his journey toward…

  48. The Year Ahead for ACR & ARP

    · 35 min · S6 E92

    Happy New Year, Dear Listener! We're back for 2025 and have with us Dr. Carol Langford, President of The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and Dr. Adam Goode, President of The Association of Rheumatology…

  49. Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase 2 (DADA 2)

    · 50 min · S5 E91

    Dr. Pui Y. Lee, a pediatric rheumatologist, leading researcher and clinician, joins us today to lend his insights on Deficiency of Adenosine Deaminase 2 or "DADA 2". What is this disease and how common is it? What is…

  50. Campaigning for Rheumatology in An Election Year Legislative & Policy Update

    · 55 min · S5 E90

    As 2024 ends, the ACR's Government Affairs Committee looks ahead to the 119th Congress to address key issues in rheumatology. For our second annual legislative and policy update, we're joined by Dr. Lennie McDaniel,…

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