National Walking Day – Take a Step in the Right Direction
National Walking Day – Take a Step in the Right Direction The first Wednesday in April is National Walking Day. This observance reminds us of the great benefits this activity…
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month, and Altus Biologics is proud to help raise awareness of this devastating disease. First, we would like to commend…
Task Force Recommends Proper PPE To Resume Motility Procedures
Task Force Recommends Proper PPE To Resume Motility Procedures Earlier this year, the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS) created a task force to develop a reactivation plan to resume…
Are Allergies & Asthma Patients at Higher Risk of Contracting the Coronavirus?
Are Allergies & Asthma Patients at Higher Risk of Contracting the Coronavirus? As the novel coronavirus continuous to spread rapidly through many communities throughout the United States, scientists are learning…
Biologic Treatments During the Pandemic. Should You Continue Them?
Should You Continue Biologic Treatments During the Pandemic? The COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges for chronically ill patients, including those receiving biologic infusion treatments, and whether they should continue their…
Is COVID-19 a Seasonal Illness?
Is COVID-19 a Seasonal Illness? The arrival of summer typically signals the end of the annual flu season. Some were hopeful the warmer, more humid weather conditions will slow the…
World IBD Day – Role Biologics Treatments Play
It’s World IBD Day! May 19 is the day the world comes together to observe IBD Day. For certain patients, caregivers, and physicians, every day is IBD day. World IBD…
World Lupus Day
World Lupus Day World Lupus Day was established in 2004 to raise awareness to this often misunderstood disease that can have devastating effects on patients and their families. The organizers…
Is It Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19?
Is It Seasonal Allergies or COVID-19? Seasonal allergies affect approximately 50 million Americans each year. This year allergy season comes during a surge in COVID-19 cases, a viral disease with…
Young Rheumatic Diseases Day
World Young Rheumatoid Diseases Day This year marks the second observance of World Young Rheumatic Diseases Day. This global observance is an excellent example of cooperation between physicians and parent…