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 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 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? Chronic rheumatic diseases result from a dysfunctional immune system erroneously attacking the body. The autoimmune response leads to chronic inflammation, which causes irreparable…
Common Fall Allergens & How to Prevent Them If you are an allergy or asthma patient, autumn can bring a host of allergens that can result in frequent flare-ups. Working…
What You Need to Know About Fall Allergies & Asthma While the Fall season brings beautiful colors and cooler weather, bringing relief from heat, for those with allergies and asthma,…
What to Do When a Biologic Drug Stops Working Biologic drugs have revolutionized chronic disease treatment and management, helping countless achieve remission and decrease the frequency and severity of their…
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 National Pain Awareness month in September offers us an excellent opportunity to raise awareness on the many challenges faced by…
Understanding the Remission and Relapse Cycle in Crohn’s Disease Crohn’s disease is an unpredictable chronic and progressive condition. The condition typically doesn’t follow a set pattern. Its symptoms can improve…