Lupus Can Affect Mental Health. Find out how
How Lupus Can Affect Mental Health There is no denying that living with lupus is challenging. No matter what stage of the disease you have, the effects on your physical,…
The Benefits of Offering In-Office Biologic Treatments to Rheumatic Disease Patients
The Benefits of In-Office Biologic Treatments to Rheumatic Disease Patients The development of intravenous biologic drugs has helped revolutionize the care of patients with rheumatic diseases. This new class of…
How Chronic Illness Patients Can Minimize Stress This Thanksgiving
How Chronic Illness Patients Can Minimize Stress This Thanksgiving For many of us, the hectic Holiday Season starts with Thanksgiving. While the delicious food and festive decorations can put us…
Which Neurologic Conditions Can Biologics Help Treat?
Which Neurologic Conditions Can Biologics Help Treat? Years of neuroscience research have led to the development of biologic drugs that have given doctors and patients renewed hope for improved treatment…
Managing Lupus in Cold Weather
Managing Lupus in Cold Weather For those living with lupus, the cold winter months can increase the incidence and severity of the condition. Lupus winter flare-ups result from cold-induced spasms…
Recognizing Depression in Patients with Chronic Illness
Recognizing Depression in Patients with Chronic Illness Research data shows a higher prevalence of depressive symptoms with chronic illness, with estimates ranging from 9.3% to 25%. While there are many…
The Role of Biomarkers in Diagnosing and Treating IBD
The Role of Biomarkers in Diagnosing and Treating IBD Each year more and more people are diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Although the…
Which Rheumatic Diseases Can Biologics Help Treat?
Which Rheumatic Diseases Can Biologics Help Treat? Chronic rheumatic diseases result from a dysfunctional immune system erroneously attacking the body. The autoimmune response leads to chronic inflammation, which causes irreparable…
What Allergy and Pulmonary Conditions Can Biologics Treat?
What Allergy and Pulmonary Conditions Can Biologics Treat? Increased research into allergic diseases has increased our knowledge of why chronic allergic and pulmonary conditions develop and how the diseases progress.…
Pain Awareness Month: Tips for Managing Pain with Rheumatic Disease
Pain Awareness Month: Tips for Managing Pain with Rheumatic Disease National Pain Awareness month in September offers us an excellent opportunity to raise awareness on the many challenges faced by…