Rheumatology nurses are better together
This program will discuss clinical trials and the history of racism that has served as a barrier for participation in trials amongst racial and ethnic minority groups. Faculty will also discuss facilitators to lupus clinical trial participation and equip learners with information and resources to help them advocate for equitable access to clinical trials and to be the resource patients need.
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Presented by: Monica Richey, NP — Transfer of care from pediatrics to adults can be difficult for patients, especially for patients diagnosed with lupus, a disease with a high rate of comorbidity. In this session, we will address comorbid manifestations in lupus, and how to best prepare our patients for their transition to adult providers.
Presented by: Christopher Palma, MD, Sc.M — In this session, we will discuss the application of the fundamentals of immunology in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
We will look at the association between obesity and rheumatoid arthritis and how the presence of excess weight impacts patient experience and response to disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy. We will also briefly address current thinking surrounding the “obesity paradox.” Lastly, we will explore approaches to weight loss in patients who are overweight or obese and the general benefits of weight loss in this population.