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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Psoriatic Arthritis
Igg4-Related Disease
Sjögren's Disease
ACR Convergence 2023
Pediatric Rheumatology
CAR T-Cell Therapy
Dermatomyositis
Workforce Shortages
Inborn Errors Of Immunity
Inflammation
Lupus Nephritis

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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When is Raynaud's phenomenon truly a disease? Dr. Robert Spiera joins us to discuss the key clinical clues, the value of patient photos and nail fold capillary findings, and how to approach a positive ANA without a defined connective tissue disease. ... more

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Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is difficult to diagnose and treat. At first, the disease could look like a variety of other disorders, such as fibrosis or autoimmunity. Once a diagnosis is made, a decision on how aggressively to treat it can mean th... more

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September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM), and today we're sharing the story of Deborah Talbot, an occupational therapist from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and her daughter, Molly, who was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Art... more

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Rheumatoid arthritis may begin years before the first swollen joint appears, with autoantibodies circulating long before a clinical diagnosis is made. In this episode, we explore what happens during this critical preclinical phase and whether RA can ... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Spiera
Director of the Scleroderma Vascularitis and Myositis Center
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Episode: How I Evaluate Raynaud's Disease
Robert Hallowell
Pulmonary and critical care physician, Medical Director of Interstitial Lung Disease Program and Pulmonary Ambulatory Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Episode: How I Treat & Evaluate ILD
Deborah Talbot
Mother of Molly, former occupational therapist
Independent
Episode: JIA, A Family's Perspective
Molly Talbot
Patient with juvenile arthritis and advocate
Individual
Episode: JIA, A Family's Perspective
Kevin Dean
Director of the Autoimmune Disease Prevention Center, University of Colorado Anschutz
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Episode: Can We Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Matthew Stoll
Pediatric rheumatologist, led the Pediatric Spondyloarthritis Guideline
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Episode: The 2026 Adult/Juvenile Spondyloarthritis Guidelines
Liron Caplan
Associate professor of medicine, rheumatologist and health services researcher
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Episode: The 2026 Adult/Juvenile Spondyloarthritis Guidelines
Dr. Randy Cron
Director of Pediatric Rheumatology, University of Alabama, Birmingham; expert in Still's disease, MAS, cytokine storms
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Episode: Still's Disease and Hyperinflammation
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

Host

John Hausman
Host of the show; affiliated with the American College of Rheumatology (ACR)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 124 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
    India8 months ago
  • All episodes

    Wonderful podcast thank you ACR

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farhad Salehzadeh
    Australia2 years 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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How I Treat & Evaluate ILD
Q: What is your approach to monitoring ILD treatment effectiveness over time?
Monitoring relies on objective measures: trends in PFTs, imaging surveillance with CT selectively to minimize radiation, and clinical status including oxygen requirements and functional capacity. Stable disease over time supports continued management, while progression prompts treatment adjustments.
How I Treat & Evaluate ILD
Q: How do you decide between immunosuppression and anti-fibrotic therapy, and when might you combine them?
Decisions hinge on whether the predominant process is inflammatory/autoimmune or fibrotic. Immunosuppression is favored with inflammatory features or underlying autoimmune activity, while anti-fibrotic therapy is considered for progressive fibrotic disease. In some cases, combination therapy is used, such as immunosuppressants with an anti-fibrotic agent, particularly in complex CTD-ILD cases.
How I Treat & Evaluate ILD
Q: Should rheumatologists routinely screen autoimmune patients for ILD, and how should they approach screening?
Screening should be individualized based on disease and antibodies; baseline high-resolution CT and PFTs are reasonable in higher-risk groups (e.g., certain myositis serologies, antisynthetase antibodies, seropositive RA or scleroderma). Early screening detects subclinical disease but isn't universally applied across all patients; balance sensitivity with practicality.
How I Treat & Evaluate ILD
Q: In your mind, what are the questions you are trying to answer when evaluating an ILD patient?
The discussion focuses on differentiating autoimmune-driven ILD from idiopathic ILD, evaluating imaging patterns, serologies, and clinical features to determine the underlying driver and appropriate therapy, including when to involve rheumatology and how to approach monitoring and treatment choices.
Can We Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Q: What have prevention trials taught us about which drugs might work early in pre-RA?
Abatacept showed the most promising delay in developing RA in trials, while hydroxychloroquine and methotrexate provided temporary or partial benefits; overall, simple short-term regimens did not yield durable prevention, suggesting need for ongoing or strategic dosing and multiple pathways to target.

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What is ACR on Air about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series centers on rheumatology practice, research, and policy through in‑depth conversations with leading clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders. Episodes routinely cover clinical updates (from autoinflammatory diseases and guideline changes to imaging and therapy strategies), with particular emphasis on pediatric and adult rheumatology interfaces, inflammatory heart disease, and workforce and private‑practice dynamics. Notable strengths include access to international experts, discussions of cutting‑edge therapies (CAR‑T, JAK inhibitors, IL‑1 blockade), and practical takeaways for care pathways, diagnostics, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The show often contrasts care delivery realities with evolving guidelines, making it a v... more

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1. Robert Spiera
2. Robert Hallowell
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4. Molly Talbot
5. Kevin Dean
6. Matthew Stoll
7. Liron Caplan
8. Dr. Randy Cron

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