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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. Founded in 1934, they are a not-for-profit, global medical society that serves over 8,400 physicians, health professionals, and scientists worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rheumatology.org/ | 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=www.rheumatology.org|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=www.rheumatology.org|access-date=2019-11-17}}</ref> | |||
== Types of rheumatic diseases == | == 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 | * [[Osteoarthritis]], the most prevalent type of [[arthritis]], which primarily affects and destroys [[cartilage]], the soft tissue that cushions the ends of [[Bone|bones]] within [[Joint|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 [[spine]] | |||
* Reactive arthritis, or [[Reiter's syndrome]], a spondlyoarthropathy that develops after an infection of the [[urinary tract]], [[bowels]], or other [[Organ|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 vessel|blood vessels]], joints, and certain organs | |||
* [[Polymyalgia rheumatica]], which causes pain and stiffness in [[Tendon|tendons]], muscles, [[Ligament|ligaments]], and [[Tissue|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> | |||
== See also == | |||
== Learn more == | == Learn more == | ||
American College of Rheumatologys Website | American College of Rheumatologys Website | ||
== References == | |||
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Revision as of 15:23, 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
- 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 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 fevers and 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 muscles and can affect the entire body
- Ankylosing spondylitis, the most common spondyloarthropathy, which may affect the hips, shoulders, and knees, in addition to the 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 tendons, muscles, ligaments, and tissues around joints[3]
See also
Learn more
American College of Rheumatologys Website
References
- ↑ "About Us". www.rheumatology.org. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ "American College of Rheumatology". www.rheumatology.org. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ "Rheumatic Diseases - Types, Causes, Risks & Symptoms | Everyday Health". EverydayHealth.com. Retrieved November 17, 2019.
