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As the official podcast of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), ACR on Air seeks to have informative and engaging conversations rheumatology professionals want to hear – ranging in topic from trends in clinical practice, to issues affecting rheumatology professionals, and the changing landscape of the rheumatology field. Tune in twice a month for engaging interviews and commentary.

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In this episode, Dr. Randy Q. Cron discusses hyperinflammation and Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS), one of the most serious complications of Still's disease. Because MAS can mimic infection, sepsis, malignancy, or a disease flare, early recognit... more

What if some patients who never quite fit their diagnosis actually have an underlying genetic disorder? In this episode, we explore Haploinsufficiency of A20 (HA20), a condition first described less than a decade ago that is already reshaping our und... more

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Could chronic inflammatory calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (CPPD) be hiding in plain sight? In this episode, we explore why CPPD may be far more common than previously recognized, how it can masquerade as conditions such as refractory inflam... more

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The 2026 ACR Guidelines for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) are here, and lead author Dr. Karen Onel joins us to unpack the key updates shaping pediatric rheumatology care. From a biologics-first approach in systemic JIA to more individualized t... more

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Recent Guests

Daniella Schwartz
Assistant professor of medicine in the division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University of Pittsburgh; founding co-director of the Pittsburgh Immunogenetics Discovery Center and the UPMC Auto-inflammatory Center of Excellence
University of Pittsburgh
Episode: Understanding Haploinsufficiency of A20
Janeth Yin
Associate Director of the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Program at Massachusetts General Hospital; expert in musculoskeletal ultrasound in rheumatology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Episode: Chronic Inflammatory Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis
Dr. Karen Onel
Lead author of the guidelines, Pediatric Rheumatologist
Hospital for Special Surgery; Whale Cornell Medicine
Episode: 2026 ACR JIA Guidelines: What Clinicians Need to Know
Dr. George Schett
Professor and head of the Department of Medicine
Friedrich Alexander University, Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany
Episode: Cell Therapy in Rheumatology: CAR-T vs Regulatory T Cells
Akemini Ogbu
Pediatric rheumatologist and physician scientist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; University of Cincinnati
Episode: 50 Years of Pediatric Rheumatology: A Retrospective
Arsène McKinnon
Professor of Internal Medicine at Sorbonne Université; clinician at Hôpital Saint-Antoine in Paris; lead author of the guidance statements
Sorbonne Université; Hôpital Saint-Antoine
Episode: VEXAS Syndrome: What You Need to Know
Nihad Salamand
Chief Medical Officer of Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates, leader in ACR advocacy
Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates
Episode: Support for Private Practice
Dor Lhotan
Advanced Heart Failure Cardiologist; Medical Director of the Center for Pericardial and Myocardial Disease at Columbia University Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian
Episode: Pericardial Diseases in Rheumatology & Beyond
Julie Paik
Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins; Co-Director, Johns Hopkins Myositis Center
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Current and Evolving Treatments for Myositis

Hosts

John Hausman
Host guiding interviews and conversations; frequently leads episodes with clinical and policy focus
Hrithmar Billingen
Guest host who co-facilitates discussions and adds clinical and research perspectives

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Brilliant show.

    This podcast is invaluable to clinicians involved in managing rheumatology patients. The host, John Houseman does a great job at addressing common concerns to the guests, all of whom are world-class experts. I wish I had come across this show earlier.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aliofvmmc
    India5 months ago
  • All episodes

    Wonderful podcast thank you ACR

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farhad Salehzadeh
    Australiaa year ago
  • The best

    I listen to this show on my commute -- it's excellent. Dr Hausman asks the questions we all want to ask of these remarkable guests!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LM24601
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Dr. Hausman is a fantastic podcast host. He uses a humble approach infused with curiosity that helps gain insight into the many challenges we face and joys we experience in the field of rheumatology. His humble curiosity is what is needed to learn from experts and his skill helps connect the listener to the expertise of his guests on the podcast. I find this podcast to be an excellent resource for practitioners and medical trainees, as well as, a public face for rheumatology.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Citk19
    United States2 years ago
  • Should count for CME credits!

    An excellent podcast with guest speakers and topics relevant to everyday rheumatology practice

    Highly recommend for gaining new knowledge and perspectives

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mkazem62
    Canada3 years ago

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• Episodes are described as valuable CME-style discussions for practicing rheumatologists and trainees.
• Listeners highlight practical insights on guidelines, therapies, and workflow improvements.
• Clinicians appreciate the host's thoughtful questioning and depth of guest expertise.

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Understanding Haploinsufficiency of A20
Q: What is the practical approach to diagnosing and confirming HA20 when a genetic test comes back with a variant of uncertain significance (VUS)?
Functional testing and segregation analysis in families help distinguish pathogenic variants from incidental findings; truncating variants are highly likely pathogenic, whereas missense variants require careful interpretation and often functional validation.
Understanding Haploinsufficiency of A20
Q: So when do you think rheumatologists should consider genetic testing for suspected HA20?
When there are red flags such as very early onset, multiple and unusual features, and especially when a PFAPA-like presentation coexists with lupus-like symptoms or major organ involvement, a lower threshold for genetic testing is warranted.
Understanding Haploinsufficiency of A20
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the history of HA20? How long has it been around? How long have we known about it?
HA20 was described starting around 2013 through familial cases, with a formal publication in 2016, and the understanding has grown to recognize a broad spectrum of presentations beyond Bechet-like ulcers.
Chronic Inflammatory Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis
Q: What are the main treatment strategies for chronic inflammatory CPPD once the diagnosis is made?
Acute flares are treated similarly to pseudo-gout/gout with standard regimens; for chronic disease, colchicine is used for its tolerability, with hydroxychloroquine, methotrexate, and increasingly IL-1 and IL-6 targeting strategies explored, along with judicious use of corticosteroid injections and consideration of surgery in advanced joint damage.
Chronic Inflammatory Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis
Q: How does musculoskeletal ultrasound change the diagnostic approach to CPPD in practice?
Ultrasound allows real-time assessment of multiple joints, identifies crystal deposition in cartilage and fibrocartilage, guides targeted aspiration and injections, and helps differentiate CPPD from other conditions by showing inflammation at crystal-rich sites.

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The show consistently centers on clinical practice, policy, and emerging science in rheumatology, with deep dives into pediatric rheumatology history, rare inflammatory disorders, and workforce/policy issues affecting practitioners. Episodes frequently feature leading clinicians and researchers discussing diagnostic advances, targeted therapies, and multidisciplinary care, often highlighting collaboration across specialties and the practical implications for patient management, access to care, and workflow in clinics. A notable strength is the mix of high-level guidance (guidelines, trials, and expert consensus) with real-world practice insights, making it valuable for clinicians, researchers, and practice leaders navigating a rapidly evolv... more

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2. Janeth Yin
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5. Akemini Ogbu
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7. Nihad Salamand
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