When I started in rheumatology practice 11 years ago, we had few options at our disposal to treat patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The initial […]
Rheumatology Nurse Practice
The Day-to-Day Roles of a Research Nurse
Everyone pursues a nursing career for slightly different reasons, but at its core, we’re all striving for one basic goal—to help our patients be healthier […]
Healthy Mom, Healthy Patient
There are few phrases that strike a more dramatic tone than “bariatric surgery.” The general perception is that this is a last-ditch option for individuals […]
Opioids and Obesity: A Complicated Challenge | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
It’s impossible to get through a day without hearing about or seeing an article focused on the current opioid crisis in the United States. The […]
The Picture of Rheumatologic IrAE Presentations: A myCME Pulse Learners’ Survey
Dear Clinician: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are the most commonly used type of cancer immunotherapy. Unfortunately, these agents can cause a number of immune-related adverse […]
Bariatric Surgery: Helping Our Patients Take the Ultimate Step in Weight Loss | Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
MDis a 51-year-old woman who first came to our practice approximately 12 years ago with complaints of diffuse joint pain. Her recent history included pain […]