The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine in Rheumatology
The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine in Rheumatology. In the last 20 years, technological advancements opened the door to telemedicine and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated its implementation in many areas…
The Omicron Subvariant: Do Chronic Disease Patients Need to Be Concerned?
The Omicron Subvariant Do Chronic Disease Patients Need to Be Concerned? Recent studies provide significant insight into how stress hormones can suppress or otherwise alter the immune system, which can…
COVID-19 Delta Variant and Chronic Disease
The COVID-19 Delta Variant and Chronic Disease Watch the Video: COVID-19 Delta Variant and Chronic DiseaseBack in May, it seemed like life was restarting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control…
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Reduces Risk of Death in COVID-19 Patients
Preliminary results from the UK RECOVERY trial released in a preprint last month show that severely ill, hospitalized COVID-19 patients given Tocilizumab in addition to steroids, were less likely to…
Why Sleep is Essential for Chronic Disease Management
Why Sleep is Essential for Chronic Disease Management Sleep plays a critical role in chronic disease management. During sleep, the body repairs damaged cells and provides the energy needed to…
Are In-Office Infusion Suites Better for Patients?
Are In-Office Infusion Suites Better for Patients? Biologic infusion therapy is a safe and effective way to treat and manage chronic disease flareups. When these treatments first became available, there…
It’s Employee Appreciation Day!
It’s Employee Appreciation Day! Happy National Employee Appreciation Day to our outstanding staff! We know how challenging this past year has been in both our personal and work lives. But…
What to Expect After Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine?
What to Expect After Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine? COVID-19 vaccinations continue across the country, with more states broadening the scope of individuals who can now receive them. Health officials recommend…
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…