American College of Rheumatology

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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.[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

  • American College of Rheumatology Website

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.