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Amsterdam Rheumatology and Immunology Center

The ARC is a collaboration between AMC, Reade and VUMC wherein rheumatologic research and education at these three organizations has been brought together in one organization.
The cooperation agreement was signed by the Boards of Directors of the three organizations on October 14, 2014.

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Although we focus on all rheumatic diseases, there are three syndromes that the ARC is most invested in: rheumatoid arthritis, Bechterew’s disease and systemic diseases, including vasculitis, systemic lupus eritematosis and scleroderma.

SpA en pre-SpA

Spondylarthritis (SpA) is a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that mainly affect the spine and the joints of the pelvis, resulting in pain, stiffness and possible damage to the joints. Pre-SpA refers to a phase in which patients experience symptoms characteristics of SpA, but do not yet meet the full diagnostic criteria.

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RA en pre-RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, leading to pain, swelling and stiffness. Pre-RA refers to early symptoms that resemble RA but do not yet meet the diagnostic criteria. Early detection is crucial to prevent progression to RA. Treatment includes medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle adjustments.

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SLE

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune chronic disease, in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing inflammation and damage to different parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, brain, heart, and other organs. Symptoms range from fatigue, joint pain and rash, to more serious complications.

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Imaging

X-Rays, ultrasound, PET-CT and MRI scans provide detailed images of joints and tissues, essential for it diagnose and monitor conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and spondylarthritis. These techniques help a lot assessing disease activity and drawing up targeted treatment plans, which improves patient care.

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The ARC team

Within the Amsterdam Rheumatology & Immunology Center, more than 80 researchers work on the detection and treatment of rheumatic and immunological diseases.

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