Finding Your IBD Care Team
Finding Your IBD Care Team Learning you have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is the start of a complex physical and emotional journey. While your journey is uniquely your own, a…
The Relationship Between Hydration & Inflammation
The Relationship Between Hydration & Inflammation The long hot summer days are coming, bringing a higher risk for dehydration and chronic disease complications. Dehydration, inflammation, and pain are not commonly…
Are Biologics the Right Treatment For My Lupus?
Are Biologics the Right Treatment For My Lupus? If you have lupus, you know it’s a chronic illness that is difficult to diagnose and treat because its symptoms are similar…
Men’s Health Month: 5 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Men Living with A Chronic Illness
Men’s Health Month: 5 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Men Living with A Chronic Illness The rate of chronic conditions continues to rise, with nearly half (45% approximately) of Americans living…
Are Biologics Safe for Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
Are Biologics Safe for Children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? If you recently found out your child has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), you may wonder what’s the best treatment for them. …
Summer and IBD: Will The Heat Worsen My Symptoms?
Summer and IBD: Will The Heat Worsen My Symptoms? For most people, the arrival of summer is a joyous occasion. If you live with IBD, the summer months will likely…
What It Means to Develop Antibodies to Biologics
What It Means to Develop Antibodies to Biologics The use of biologic therapies for treating different autoimmune inflammatory diseases is rising, and there is a good reason behind this. Biologic…
Celebrating Our Altus Biologics Nurses
Celebrating Our Altus Biologics Nurses Everyday Altus Biologic’s nurses help improve the lives of chronic disease patients. Their caring demeanor and genuine interest in the well-being of our patients show…
Managing Mental Health While Living With A Chronic Illness
Managing Mental Health While Living With A Chronic Illness There is a strong link between chronic physical illness and the development of mental health conditions. Living with a chronic physical…
Can Biologics Help Treat My Autoimmune Disease?
Can Biologics Help Treat My Autoimmune Disease? Biologics or biologic response modifiers are a newer class of medications that have significantly contributed to the treatment of autoimmune diseases. If you…