Arthritis Today's Hot Topics: Welcome!

Arthritis Today's Hot Topics

Can't wait for the next issue of "Arthritis Today" magazine – your trusted resource from the Arthritis Foundation? As Arthritis Today's medical editor, I'll be bringing you rheumatology-related topics we can discuss – just-released studies, treatments and tips you need to take control of your condition and live well every day and thoughts and feelings about dealing with the arthritis from people who have it. Add a great post and you may find it an upcoming issue of the magazine!

Monday, October 09, 2006

Welcome!

The Arthritis Today Hot News Blog is underway! Stay tuned for late-breaking news from this year's American College of Rheumatology annual scientific meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting starts November 11 and runs through November 15. I'll be attending lectures, press conferences, poster presentations and roaming the exhibit halls looking for news on research, treatments and products to make life with arthritis easier. This year, I'll be there not only as Arthritis Today's medical editor, but also as a patient. My recent diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis gives me a whole new perspective this time. Looking forward to sharing what I find!

About Me

Name: DRSiegfried

Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Born and raised in Bethlehem, PA (Freedom High School, class of '84; Moravian College, class of '88), I've always been extremely curious about how the body works (or doesn't) and why. My passion is helping others learn how and why, too. After earning a B.S. in biology with a second major in journalism, I attended Drexel University for graduate classes in Science and Technology Communication to learn how to share the information well. I've worked at Rodale Press on consumer publications, what is now Lippincott Williams & Wilkins on medical textbooks, and during my freelance years, I edited dozens of review books and journal articles and wrote two books, as well. I'm the author of Biology for Dummies (Hungry Minds, 2001) and Anatomy and Physiology for Dummies (Wiley, 2002). I joined the staff of Arthritis Today magazine in December, 2002, and have found a great fit here. Since then, I've been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Rest assured the irony of working at the national office of the Arthritis Foundation is not lost on me. I'm married to Keith and we have three kids, ages 8, 9 and 13, with a fourth on the way.

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