The American College of Rheumatology (ACR;
[ until 1985 called American Rheumatism Association) is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances ]rheumatology
Rheumatology (Greek ''ῥεῦμα'', ''rheûma'', flowing current) is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and management of disorders whose common feature is inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints, and internal organs. Rheumatolog ...
through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support relating to the care of people with arthritis and rheumatic
Rheumatology (Greek ''ῥεῦμα'', ''rheûma'', flowing current) is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and management of disorders whose common feature is inflammation in the bones, muscles, joints, and internal organs. Rheumatolog ...
and musculoskeletal diseases.Arthritis & Rheumatology
''Arthritis & Rheumatology'' is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the natural history, pathophysiology, treatment, and outcome of the rheumatic diseases. It is an official journal of the American College of Rheumatology.
It was esta ...
'', ''Arthritis Care & Research
Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. In some ...
'', and ''ACR Open Rheumatology''), and promotes (through the Research and Education Foundation) research into rheumatological conditions, including the formulation of diagnostic criteria for diseases.[
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See also
*ACR score for rheumatoid arthritis
ACR score is a scale to measure change in rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. It is named after the American College of Rheumatology. The ACR score is more often used in clinical trials than in doctor patient-relationships, as it allows a ''common stand ...
References
External links
Official site
ACR Research and Education Foundation
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Rheumatology organizations
Medical associations based in the United States
Medical and health organizations based in Georgia (U.S. state)