We are fortunate in our office to have the opportunity to take part in research of new biosimilar medications before they come to the market. […]
Author Archives: Fritz, RN, MSN, RN-BC
Like the Kidney, Medical Authorizations Require Us to Adapt | Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
A very long time ago in my nursing school days, I learned that each kidney has approximately 1 million nephrons comprised of convoluted tubules. Their […]
Opioids and Obesity: A Complicated Challenge | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
It’s impossible to get through a day without hearing about or seeing an article focused on the current opioid crisis in the United States. The […]
All Hail the Negotiator | Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
I first met JY 2 weeks ago. A 35-year-old, tall, lanky male with a 2-year history of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA), JY initially presented to […]
The Intersection of Lupus and End-Stage Renal Disease | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
It’s a question that I have considered from time to time in my nursing career—in a patient with severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who also […]
Just Say No | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).
Hopefully, you are familiar with the patient Bill of Rights that was drafted by the federal government’s Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in […]
My Initial Experience with Biosimilars | Biosimilar
Not long after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved its first biosimilar agent for use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), our office undertook […]
The Many Faces of Psoriatic Arthritis
Two years ago, a 30-year-old woman (RB) came to our office for an initial consult. She was in a wheelchair, covered from head to toe […]
Going Beyond Numbers on the Page | Rheumatoid Arthritis
“How are my numbers?” It’s a question that I get daily from my patients, often on several occasions. Patients will call and ask for a […]
Getting at That “One Thing” That Makes a Difference | Rheumatoid Arthritis
We all have patients who are hard to connect with, stubborn beyond belief despite what we think is clear evidence that refutes their deep-seated obstinence. […]
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