Howard Yang, MD, RhMSUS
@HowardYangMD
Rheumatologist at UCLA. President of Southern California Rheumatology Society (SCRS). Lakers & Dodgers Fan. Video game enthusiast. Opinions are my own.
Special thanks to everyone who made an effort during the #ACR25 calls for participation, including those who helped us secure close to 3,200 abstract submissions! This year’s meeting is already shaping up to be exceptional & we can’t wait to see you in Chicago, Oct. 24-29. Member…
Want to enhance your #rheum career w/RhMSUS certification but need CME? Look no further than the ACR Ultrasound Conferences, Oct. 24-25, in Chicago, before the start of #ACR25. 2 courses w/hands-on scanning activities. Register NOW—seats going fast → acr.tw/3Y8Pg71
Registration for #ACR25 is open! Join us for time with your colleagues & the latest advancements/scientific breakthroughs in #rheum. Don’t delay—EARLY registration rates end August 21. Register → acr.tw/44pY0G8
Congratulations to the ACR-EULAR-APLAR Research Exchange Program participants this week in Barcelona! #EULAR2025 #ACRGlobal
Fantastic course this weekend in Northern California! It was great to see some new and returning faces and the enthusiasm for implementing US Hope to see you at our Multitrack Course in Irvine, CA Aug 1-3 uss.memberclicks.net/2025-ussonar-m… #pocus #ultrasound #meded
Enhance your lupus knowledge with free expert resources. Start learning today! Learn more: acr.tw/3HfNqed #LupusEducation #LupusAwareness #LupusDiagnosis #PatientCare #LupusCare #LupusSymptoms #MedicalTraining #LupusManifestations #LupusTreatment #LupusInPrimaryCare
ICYMI. @eular_org & ACR have developed new classification criteria for pediatric chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO). View → acr.tw/432Kk4A
It’s the summer of science! 🌞 The ACR Education Center offers virtual, self-paced modules on high-impact #rheum topics—anytime, anywhere. New activities just added! ACR/ARP members get discounts + free content. LOUNGE & LEARN → acr.tw/3qy7i3Q
NEW! The ACR has published guidance statements to assess & manage mental health concerns for youth with rheumatologic diseases. View → acr.tw/3GQM49T #pedsrheum #rheum
NEW ACR Clinical Practice Guideline Summary provides recommendations regarding treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in both adults & children. View → acr.tw/4mbHK4W #SLE #lupus
What sort of practical effects have GLP-1 therapies produced in the clinic? Our guest, Dr. Catherine J. Bakewell, shares her experiences HERE → acr.tw/4jHVSBt @CatherineB27
Calling #peds residents! The ACR’s Pediatric Rheumatology Residents Program is now accepting applications to learn about the subspecialty at #ACR25 via this unique scholarship opportunity. Learn more & apply by May 28 @ noon ET → acr.tw/3q4j2eJ #PedsResidency #PedsLife
DEADLINE APPROACHING! Help us elevate the #ACR25 social media conversation & apply to be an #ACR25 #ACRambassador. EARLIER Deadline to apply—Tues., May 13, at noon ET. Details → acr.tw/3mN8AGY #RheumTwitter
Thank you to all the ACR members and patients who traveled to DC to make our 2025 Advocates for Arthritis event a success. And big thank you to all of the offices that welcomed us in. Enjoy some of the photos from the big day! #Act4Arthritis @ACRheum
Proud to see our USSONAR members along with @ACRheum @LupusOrg representing on Capitol Hill this week to advocate for sustainable patient access to care. Learn more about advocacy at: rheumatology.org/about-acr-advo… #Act4Arthritis #ACRAdvocacy #FixMPFS #RhMSUS
NEW! EULAR & ACR have developed risk stratification criteria for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The criteria have been developed for people with arthralgia in secondary care who are considered at risk for RA. View → acr.tw/42S3afW #RA #rheumatoidarthritis #rheum
NEW ACR Clinical Practice Guideline manuscript provides recommendations regarding screening, treatment, & management of lupus nephritis (LN) in both adults & children. View → acr.tw/43u8XGi #lupusnephritis
Tradition with my ACR Advocacy mentor and friend: taking a picture with the ACR advocacy sign. @cdowneymd @ACRheumDC #act4arthritis @SoCa_Rheum_Soc

NEW! It’s our 100th episode & we’re talking GLP-1 agonists, #rheum disease, & the real-world clinical potential of these powerful medications. Get ahead of the curve with this forward-looking discussion HERE → acr.tw/4jHVSBt @CatherineB27
American College of Rheumatology and Lupus Foundation are both advocating on the hill today. Uh…where are your hats?? @ACRheumDC @LupusOrg @SoCa_Rheum_Soc #act4arthritis
