I understand that transitioning from a pediatric to an adult rheumatologist can be a very scary moment for many of our young adult patients. Often, […]
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The Transition In, and Then Out
Transitioning from pediatric to adult rheumatology can be quite a traumatic experience for many patients with rheumatic disease. Some have seen their pediatric rheumatologist since […]
Nightmares in Rheumatology
In the adult rheumatology world, the transition of a pediatric patient into our world is often tricky. We know that the patient’s juvenile idiopathic arthritis […]
Racial Disparities in Healthcare: Be Informed, Protect Your Patients
While our current pandemic health crisis may be shining a new light on racial disparities in healthcare, minority patients know this is not a new […]
LOOKING BEYOND Our Patients’ Physical Well-Being
Depression is something we commonly see in many of our patients with rheumatic disease. With experience, the signs become obvious. Disengagement with family and friends, […]
Giving Our Patients Their Lives Back
A diagnosis of any rheumatic disease, and especially psoriatic arthritis (PsA), can throw patients’ lives off the rails. They are enjoying outdoor activities, time with […]
STAYING ON OUR TOES For Our Patients’ Healthy Hearts
When I think of cardiovascular risk factors, the usual ones initially come to mind. Things like genetics, unhealthy lifestyle, smoking, obesity, minimal exercise, a low-quality […]
Mental Health Comorbidities of PsA: Pieces of a Much Larger Puzzle
Rheumatology Nurse Practice: Managing the Common Comorbidities of Psoriatic ArthritisReceiving a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), or any chronic illness, requires acceptance of a new […]
National Nurses Month 2021 – Thank You Nurses!
This year’s National Nurses Month marks an opportunity like none other to recognize the vital service nurses provide. Throughout the pandemic, nurses have endured tireless […]
Reflections from Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRYSM)
I recently had the pleasure of attending the Pediatric Rheumatology Symposium (PRYSM) sponsored by the American College of Rheumatology. PRYSM is a conference solely devoted […]