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The Patient Perspective: The Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial | Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
It started with one pill a day, then two, and then four. That was followed by a series of injections. And on and on, still […]
Dealing with the Unique Challenges of the “Have Nots” | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
In the United States, those of us who work as healthcare providers often struggle with the realities of the “haves” vs. the “have nots.” The […]
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. […]
Like the Kidney, Medical Authorizations Require Us to Adapt | Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
A very long time ago in my nursing school days, I learned that each kidney has approximately 1 million nephrons comprised of convoluted tubules. Their […]
My Experience with Specialty Pharmacies | Insurance
When I first learned that my insurance required me to use a specialty pharmacy for my biologic medication, it didn’t sound too bad. My first […]