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== Learn more ==
== Learn more ==
*American College of Rheumatology Website
*[https://www.rheumatology.org/ American College of Rheumatology Website]


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Revision as of 15:24, November 17, 2019

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.[1]

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.[2]

Types of rheumatic diseases

  • 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
  • Bursitis, an inflammation of the bursas small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between bones

See also

Learn more

References

  1. "About Us". www.rheumatology.org. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  2. "American College of Rheumatology". www.rheumatology.org. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
  3. "Rheumatic Diseases - Types, Causes, Risks & Symptoms | Everyday Health". EverydayHealth.com. Retrieved November 17, 2019.