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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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- Yesterday40 min
AI Development in Clinical Care: Promises and Pitfalls
AI is already transforming medicine, but does that mean every new capability will translate into better patient care? As ACR Convergence 2026 continues this week, we spotlight Dr. Mujeeb Basit's talk, "AI Development in Clinical Care: Promises and Pitfalls," which took place Saturday, November 7. In this episode, we explore what it takes to integrate AI into clinical practice safely, effectively, and responsibly, how these technologies may fundamentally change the way we care for patients, and what happens when AI begins to outperform physicians at tasks they have spent years mastering. As AI reshapes the future of medicine, we ask a bigger question: Will we need to rethink what it means to be a physician?
- 2 days ago45 min
Thriving at Every Stage: The Power of Lifestyle Medicine
Our coverage of ACR Convergence 2026 continues with a conversation about moving beyond "Treat to Target" toward "Treat to Thrive." While measuring disease activity, adjusting medications, and aiming for remission are essential parts of rheumatoid arthritis care, what happens when inflammation is under control but patients still don't feel well? In this episode, we explore why controlling inflammation isn't always enough, what it truly means for patients to thrive, and how patients and healthcare providers can strengthen their partnership to improve both disease outcomes and quality of life. Join us as we discuss a more holistic, collaborative approach to integrative arthritis care that puts the whole person at the center Partnership Tool: Treat to TARGET, Treat to Thrive - Shared Resource Drive
- 3 days ago37 min
Dysfunction Mitochondria in Myositis-Driven Inflammation
As part of our special coverage of ACR Convergence 2026, we're joined by Christian Lood from the University of Washington to explore a surprising role mitochondrion may play in myositis. Long known as the powerhouse of the cell, mitochondria may do more than simply respond to inflammation. When damaged, they can release contents that trigger the immune system and potentially fuel inflammation. We discuss how mitochondria escape from injured muscle, their potential as markers of disease activity, and whether understanding these processes could lead to new treatments for juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM). Christian will present his talk, "Dysfunctional Mitochondria in Myositis-Driven Inflammation," on Sunday, November 8, at ACR Convergence 2026
- 1 weeks ago47 min
Direct Specialty Clinical Care Model
What is the "Direct Specialty Clinical Care Model" and is it a viable option for clinical rheumatologists in today's medical ecosphere? Dr. Diana Girnita, founder and CEO of Rheumatologists OnCall, joins us to speak on what motivated her to pioneer this clinical approach, how she empowers her patients by putting the cost of care directly in their hands, her thoughts on the financial viability of this model in the near future and how she manages the daily responsibilities facing every clinician, like: dealing with insurance companies, billing, managing referrals, telemedicine and more!
- 3 weeks ago30 min
ACR Convergence 2026 Preview
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 this year's meeting, including emerging treatments like cellular therapy, hands-on workshops, and the science that could change clinical practice. We discuss the sessions you won't want to miss and offer tips for making the most of your time at the meeting, both inside and outside the conference room
- Oct 6, 202648 min
How I Evaluate Raynaud's Disease
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 defined connective tissue disease. We review treatment options from warming strategies and medication review to calcium channel blockers, PDE-5 inhibitors, prostaglandins, and digital sympathectomy and highlight the finding that demands urgent attention: a painful, persistently blanched digit. Most importantly, we discuss the balance between treating serious vascular disease and avoiding unnecessary medicalization of a common phenomenon.
- Sep 22, 202648 min
How I Treat & Evaluate ILD
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 aggressively to treat it can mean the difference between irreversible lung damage or overly impacting your patient's quality of life. We caught up with Dr. Robert Hallowell, a Pulmonary and Critical Care physician at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program at the Pulmonary Ambulatory Clinic. Dr. Hallowell tells us how he evaluates ILD
- Sep 8, 202644 min
JIA, A Family's Perspective
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 diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) at the age of 12 years old. When an ankle injury turned out to be far more, Molly endured months of pain, swelling, repeated evaluations and the uncertainty of not understanding why she wasn't getting better. This is the story of how a family came together to fight through pain, discover a disease, find remission that would remain for years and start advocacy for those without the resources they were blessed with, emerging triumphant in the face of overwhelming adversity
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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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