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…
Stress Awareness Month: The Benefits of Meditation for Chronically Ill Patients
Stress Awareness Month: The Benefits of Meditation for Chronically Ill Patients The practice of meditation as an adjunct therapy in chronic disease management is becoming widely popular, and with good…
Springtime Allergies May Cause Asthma
Springtime Allergies May Cause Asthma Spring brings warmer weather and color, with flowers blooming as nature awakens. If you are living with asthma, you may not be as enthusiastic about…
The Role of Biologics in Treating Lupus
The Role of Biologics in Treating Lupus Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease involving multiple immune cells that affects several organs. The condition runs an…