Blinded vs. Unblinded: The Roles of the Research Nurse
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. […]
RNS Baton Rouge Chapter Participates in Arthritis Walk
Written by Joni Fontenot, RN The RNS Baton Rouge chapter began in October 2018, and we made one of our goals to be an active […]
Live Webinar: Practice Essentials for Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment and Interprofessional Co-Management
Practice Essentials for Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment and Interprofessional Co-Management What does a national survey of rheumatologists and dermatologists tell us about psoriatic arthritis (PsA) care, […]
When Good Isn’t Good Enough | Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
I first met AP, a 48-year-old woman, about 8 years ago when I was new at my current rheumatology practice. From the very start of […]
The Magic of the Dead Sea on Resistant Psoriasis | Psoriasis
I first met EJ when he was 28 years old, a full 15 years after he was initially diagnosed with psoriasis and started on topical […]
No Doubt, It’s Gout (and Psoriatic Arthritis)
A few months ago, a new patient, SR, came into our office with a long and varied history of rheumatic disease. A 34-year-old Caucasian male […]
Monitoring PsA Disease Activity in the Clinical Setting | Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA
The treat-to-target approach to care is a hot topic in medicine and is now widely accepted as a best practice in our patients diagnosed with […]
Fighting the Good Fight with Insurers | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
The majority of patients we see on a day-to-day basis in our rheumatology practices require straightforward decisions and straightforward solutions. But there are always outliers. […]
The RNS Advocates for Change at the Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Advocacy Summit
An article by Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC The Arthritis Foundation’s 2019 Advocacy Summit is a rigorous two-day conference for people across the country who want […]