BSR e-News July 2008

Advice on methotrexate

BSR has recently been receiving a number of queries about the use of methotrexate (MTX) on a twice weekly basis and whether this is a safe way of treating patients using the medication.

NHS Next Stage Review final report launched

The NHS Next Stage Review final report, including the NHS Constitution, was launched on 30th June 2008.

Integrated Healthcare Report

Integrated Healthcare: from aspiration to implementation

ACCEA update

From Colin Pease, Honorary Secretary, to BSR Consultants

arc Project Grants

Innovations in Musculoskeletal Education

SIG Info

A new process for dealing with the allocation of Special Interest Group slots at the BSR Annual Conference is being introduced.

New Rheumatoid Lung Disease SIG to be launched

We are starting a new Special Interest Group for clinicians interested in the management of patients with interstitial lung disease complicating rheumatic disorders.

BSR Biologics Register News

We are very proud to report that in a session at the last ACR meeting (Boston November 2007) which summed up the best research of the year in rheumatology, a report by arc's Epidemiology Unit (as part of the BSR Biologics Register) was considered to be one of the top three pieces of clinical research undertaken last year.

Sjogren's Syndrome Event

"New Horizons" Saturday, 11 October 2008