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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

Over the course of our careers, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers come into contact with hundreds and perhaps thousands of patients. While a […]

It was Monday morning. I was feeling optimistic about the coming week. Of course, there would be some unforeseen challenges—there always are— but nothing that […]

As someone who relies on several immunosuppressant medications to function, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic was very, very scary for me. While the news […]

Some days in our rheumatology clinic, our staff feels like a detective agency. We need to work together and examine all of the clues before […]

As we all know, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is often a challenging disease to diagnose. Physical exam findings are not often definitive. Lab results are rarely […]

If you ask any psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patient about the path to their diagnosis, you’d better grab a cup of coffee and get comfortable. Chances […]

When we think about family planning issues among patients with rheumatic disease, most of us initially think about our female patients, and for good reason. […]

Planning for pregnancy can be a difficult task, especially for our patients living with a rheumatic disease. It requires a careful review of current and […]

As a pediatric nurse practitioner, one of the most exciting things about my job is watching my patients grow up and mature. It’s also one […]

After more than a decade living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), I can say without hesitation that the most challenging parts of my healthcare journey have […]