2020 ACE Award Recipients
2020 ACE Award Recipients We are excited to announce this year’s Altus Commitment to Excellence Award (ACE) recipients. We started this program in 2019 and we are thrilled to see…
What Is Intravenous Immunoglobulin and How Can It Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis?
What Is Intravenous Immunoglobulin and How Can It Help Treat Multiple Sclerosis? A study sponsored by the National MS Society confirmed that nearly one million Americans live with Multiple Sclerosis…
First-line Remicade Effective in Children with Crohn’s
First-line Remicade Effective in Children with Crohn’s A new study reveals that first-line Remicade therapy provided superior results compared to conventional treatments in achieving short-term remission in children with Crohn’s…
COVID-19 Vaccine for Chronic Patients, When Can I Expect to Get it?
When Can I Expect to Get My COVID-19 Vaccine? Keeping up with COVID-19 news, including the new vaccines’ efficacy, availability, and eligibility, is without a doubt challenging. If you are…
Doctors: Talking to Patients About the COVID-19 Vaccine
Doctors: How to Talk to Patients About the COVID-19 Vaccine In the past few weeks, we’ve received valuable feedback from our medical assistants and infusion nurses regarding patients requesting to…
Dealing with Malnutrition and IBD
Dealing with Malnutrition and IBD Malnutrition is a well-known major complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the prime reason behind chronic weight loss in patients. The available data suggests…
The Rise of Asthma & Chronic Allergies in the United States
The Rise of Asthma & Chronic Allergies in the United States According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to 25 million Americans, including more than 5.5…
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Chronic Disease Patients?
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Chronic Disease Patients? On December 11, 2020 and December 18, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the emergency use of the…
What Is MFN And How Will It Impact Medicare Coverage
What Is MFN And How Will It Impact Medicare Coverage The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Medicare Part B prescription drug payment model known as…
Staying Active During Winter with a Chronic Disease
Staying Active During Winter with a Chronic Disease Staying active during the winter months should be a priority for every chronic disease patient. Regular exercise and physical activity are a…