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New guideline scope: Hot, swollen or stiff joints in children and young people

A new BSR guideline is now in development for hot, swollen or stiff joints in children and young people (CYP), which will complement the update to our hot swollen joints guideline for adults. 3 Jun 2025 | News update

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Why healthcare professionals should hear directly from patients

Ellie Dalby is a researcher by profession, but as someone living with rheumatic autoimmune conditions, she also brings a powerful personal perspective to her work as a patient partner. 2 Jun 2025 | Interviews

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BSR responds to the NHS England postgraduate medical training review

BSR has voiced the concerns and frustrations of rheumatology trainees and proposed solutions in its response to NHS England’s review of postgraduate medical training. 27 May 2025 | News update | Workforce

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Rheumatology nurses benefit from BSR guidance, yet 1 in 4 lack time for job planning

BSR's nurse job planning guidance is making a positive difference to rheumatology specialist nurses, but almost 1 in 4 nurses say NHS pressures mean there isn’t enough time to discuss job planning 21 May 2025 | News update

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Case-based Conference: Submitting an interesting case report

Our case report submissions are currently open. If you're thinking of submitting a case report but you could do with som 12 May 2025

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New guideline for axial spondyloarthritis presents major updates

We have published an updated evidence-based clinical guideline for the treatment of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) with biologic and targeted synthetic DMARDs. 9 Apr 2025 | News update

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Register Champion: Ellen Lacey

Ellen’s fantastic efforts in both recruiting participants and submitting scheduled follow-ups have earned her the title of ‘Register Champion’; this highlights her commitment and impact on this long-term study. 4 Apr 2025 | News update | Registers Champions

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Register Champion – Danielle Miller

Danielle is an experienced children’s research nurse who has worked on the UK JIA Biologics Register for a number of years at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre (Oxford), with Dr Kathy Bailey as the Principal Investigator at this site. 4 Apr 2025 | News update | Registers Champions

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Register Champion: Great North Children's Hospital

There is a fantastic team effort to keep the UK JIA Biologics Register studies running successfully. We asked PI Dr Flora McErlane how she and her team works to keep on top of recruitment and follow up. 3 Apr 2025 | News update | Registers Champions

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Annual Conference 2025: Award winners

We are pleased to announce the Annual Conference 2025 award winners, which recognise significant contributions to rheumatology research and clinical practice. 3 Apr 2025 | News update

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