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 […]
The Hidden Hurdles in Our Way
The patients that come through the doors of our rheumatology practice every day often arrive with a unique set of beliefs regarding their disease and […]
Omics Research: Its Role in the Future of Rheumatology
As healthcare professionals specializing in rheumatology, we know the importance of seeing patients as individuals as we interact with them and hear about their experiences […]
The Little Differences That Can Have a Big Impact
“She’s flaring again. She had a hard time even going to school this week and hasn’t been able to play at all for her basketball […]
Walking a Mile in My Painful Shoes
When providers attempt to identify and eliminate some of the barriers to successful treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), they quickly realize that there is no […]