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The '''American College of Rheumatology (ACR)''' is an ethically-driven, professional membership organization committed to improving the care of patients with [[rheumatic disease]] and advancing the [[rheumatology]] sub-specialty.<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.rheumatology.org/About-Us | title = About Us | website = American College of Rheumatology | access-date = 2019-11-17}}</ref> Its headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, [[United States|US]].<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.rheumatology.org/Contact | title = Contact | website = American College of Rheumatology | access-date = 2019-11-17}}</ref> == Mission == Founded in 1934, they are a not-for-profit, global medical society that serves over 8,400 physicians, health professionals, and scientists worldwide. They are a professional membership organization committed to improving the care of patients with rheumatic disease and advancing the rheumatology sub-specialty.<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.rheumatology.org/ | title = American College of Rheumatology | website = American College of Rheumatology | access-date = 2019-11-17}}</ref> == Types of rheumatic diseases == * [[Osteoarthritis]], the most prevalent type of [[arthritis]], which primarily affects and destroys cartilage, the soft tissue that cushions the ends of bones within joints * [[Rheumatoid arthritis]], an [[Autoimmune disease|autoimmune disorder]] in which the [[immune system]] mistakenly attacks the [[synovium]], a soft tissue that lines the joints, leading to [[inflammation]] * [[Fibromyalgia]], a [[chronic condition]] marked by tender points and localized pain throughout the [[musculoskeletal system]] * [[Systemic lupus erythematosus]], or simply lupus, an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in numerous parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, [[blood]], lungs, [[heart]], and [[brain]] * [[Gout]], a type of arthritis that develops when needle-like crystals of uric acid deposit in the joints, most often those of the big toe * [[Juvenile idiopathic arthritis]], the most common form of arthritis in children, which may be accompanied by [[Fever|fevers]] and [[Rash|rashes]] * [[Infectious arthritis]], or arthritis that's caused by an [[infection]], such as [[Lyme disease]] or [[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]], the [[bacteria]] behind [[gonorrhea]] * [[Psoriatic arthritis]], a type of arthritis (and also considered a [[spondlyoarthropathy]]) that affects the fingers and toes and is associated with the [[skin disease]] [[psoriasis]] * [[Polymyositis]], which affects the [[Muscle|muscles]] and can affect the entire body * [[Bursitis]], an inflammation of the [[bursas]] small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between bones * [[Ankylosing spondylitis]], the most common spondyloarthropathy, which may affect the hips, shoulders, and knees, in addition to the [[Spinal cord|spine]] * Reactive arthritis, or [[Reiter's syndrome]], a spondlyoarthropathy that develops after an infection of the urinary tract, bowels, or other organs * [[Scleroderma]], or systemic sclerosis, an [[autoimmune rheumatic disease]] that leads to a thickening and tightening of the skin and inflammation and scarring in various other parts of the body, including the blood vessels, joints, and certain organs * [[Polymyalgia rheumatica]], which causes [[pain]] and stiffness in [[Tendon|tendons]], muscles, [[Ligament|ligaments]], and tissues around joints<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.everydayhealth.com/rheumatic-diseases/guide/ | title = Rheumatic Diseases - Types, Causes, Risks & Symptoms {{!}} Everyday Health | website = EverydayHealth.com | access-date = 2019-11-17}}</ref> == Online presence == * [https://www.facebook.com/Rheumatology/ Facebook] * [https://twitter.com/ACRheum?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Twitter] == See also== == Learn more == *[https://www.rheumatology.org/ American College of Rheumatology Website] == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Organizations]]
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