H. Ralph Schumacher, M.D.
H. Ralph Schumacher, M.D.
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
Department: Medicine
Contact information
VETERANS ADMIN MED CNTR,151K
39TH & WOODLAND AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
39TH & WOODLAND AVENUE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215-823-4244
Fax: 215-823-6032
Fax: 215-823-6032
Email:
schumacr@mail.med.upenn.edu
schumacr@mail.med.upenn.edu
Links
Uniques resource for descriptions of synovium, synovial fluid analysis and arthrocentesis.
Abstract: Ankylosing Spondylitis, May 2003
Uniques resource for descriptions of synovium, synovial fluid analysis and arthrocentesis.
Abstract: Ankylosing Spondylitis, May 2003
Education:
BS
Ursinus College, 1955.
M.D. (Medicine)
University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, 1959.
Permanent linkBS
Ursinus College, 1955.
M.D. (Medicine)
University of Pennsylvania, School of Medicine, 1959.
Description of Research Expertise
Synovial fluid studies & evaluation. Gout & crystal induced inflammation.Pathology of the Synovial Membrane. Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis. Patient education.Description of Clinical Expertise
Gout & Crystal associated arthritis.Arthritis of Recent Onset.Diagnostic problems.Selected Publications
Gaffo AL, Schumacher HR, Saag KG, Taylor WJ, Dinnella J, Outman R, Chen L, Dalbeth N, Sivera F, Vázquez-Mellado J, Chou CT, Zeng X, Perez-Ruiz F, Kowalski SC, Goldenstein-Schainberg C, Chen L, Bardin T, Singh JA. : Developing a provisional definition of flare in patients with established gout. Arthritis Rheum 64(5): 1508-17, May 2012.Schumacher HR, Evans RR, Saag KG, Clower J, Jennings W, Weinstein SP, Yancopoulos GD, Wang J, Terkeltaub R. : Rilonacept (Interleukin-1 Trap) for prevention of gout flares during initiation of uric acid-lowering therapy: results of the presurge-1 trial. Arthritis Care Res. Page: epub ahead of print, May 2012.
Cloutier N, Paré A, Farndale RW, Schumacher HR, Nigrovic PA, Lacroix S, Boilard E. : Platelets can enhance vascular permeability. Blood Page: epub ahead of pring, Apr 2012.
Schumacher HR Jr, Sundy JS, Terkeltaub R, Knapp HR, Mellis SJ, Stahl N, Yancopoulos GD, Soo Y, King-Davis S, Weinstein SP, Radin AR; 0619 Study Group.: Rilonacept (interleukin-1 trap) in the prevention of acute gout flares during initiation of urate-lowering therapy: results of a phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Arthritis Rheum. 64(3): 876-84, Mar 2012.
Schumacher HR, Habre WG, Friedrich C, Sieck M, Chen LX, Glayburne GM, Von Feldt JM.: Synovial xanthomatosis: are there clues to mechanisms for this rare disease? Modern Rheumatol. Feb 13 2012 Notes: [Epub ahead of print]
Parmelee P, Harralson TL, McPherron JA, De Coster J, Schumacher HR.: Pain, Disability and Depression in Osteoarthritis: Effect of Race and Sex. J Aging Health 24:168-187;2012. 24(1), 168-187 2012.
Schumacher HR and Chen LX.: Gout and other crystal-associated arthropathies. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. Longo DL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Jameson JL, and Loscalzo J. (eds.). McGraw Hill Medical, New York, USA, 18th Edition: 2837-2842, 2012.
Gaffo AL, Schumacher HR, Saag KG, Taylor WJ, Dinnella J, Outman R, Chen L, Dalbeth N, Sivera F, Vázquez-Mellado J, Chou CT, Zeng X, Perez-Ruiz F, Kowalski SC, Goldenstein-Schainberg C, Chen L, Bardin T, Singh JA. : Developing a provisional definition of a flare in patients with established gout. Arthritis Rheum. Nov 2011 Notes: [Epub ahead of print]
Bhangle SD, Panush RS, Berman EL, Schumacher HR.: Synovial fluid clues to ochronosis. Arthritis Rheum. [Epub ahead of print] Oct 2011.
Della Beffa C, Klawonn F, Menetski JP, Schumacher HR Jr, Pessler F.: Evaluation of glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, prolylpeptidyl isomerase A, and a set of stably expressed genes as reference mRNAs in urate crystal inflammation. BMC Res Notes. 4: 443, Oct 2011 Notes: [Epub ahead of print]