Presented By: Gordon K. Lam, MD, FACR — Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) presents differently throughout a woman's journey into motherhood. From disease activity improvements to flare ups, learn what rheumatoid arthritis looks like from conception to post-partum, and how best to support mothers throughout the process.

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.

Wellness4U™ provides unbranded peer-to-peer healthcare provider education to inspire and guide stakeholders to understand and address unmet patient needs in an effort to advance patient […]

The Rheumatology Nurses Society is excited to partner with Scipher Medicine to introduce you to PrismRA. This unique and innovative tool utilizes a molecular signature […]

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The Rheumatology Nurses Society is excited to partner with Scipher Medicine to introduce you to PrismRA. This unique and innovative tool utilizes a molecular signature test to inform treatment decisions for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

A chapter from HANDLING THE HARD QUESTIONS: What Our Patients Are Asking Us About Rheumatic Disease Read and download this booklet on our Workforce Resource […]

A chapter from HANDLING THE HARD QUESTIONS: What Our Patients Are Asking Us About Rheumatic Disease Read and download this booklet on our Workforce Resource […]

A chapter from HANDLING THE HARD QUESTIONS: What Our Patients Are Asking Us About Rheumatic Disease Read and download this booklet on our Workforce Resource […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

I had a new patient, LO, come to me following a referral from urgent care in March 2017. Her urgent care visit was prompted by […]

When a patient is newly diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), there are specific treatment guidelines that are typically followed. This includes the initiation of one […]

I first met JY 2 weeks ago. A 35-year-old, tall, lanky male with a 2-year history of seronegative rheumatoid arthritis (RA), JY initially presented to […]

I was diagnosed with my first chronic illness at age 5, so I’ve taken medication daily for basically as long as I can remember. As […]

In October 2017, I met JP, a 66-year-old female patient, for the first time. During our initial meeting, JP reported that she had been recently […]

When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at the age of 25, one of my first concerns was how it would impact my ability […]

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We all have patients who are hard to connect with, stubborn beyond belief despite what we think is clear evidence that refutes their deep-seated obstinence. […]

As a rheumatology nurse practitioner with 16 years of experience, I have seen a lot of patients with rapidly progressing disease. Unquestionably, after nearly 2 […]

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In rheumatology, we are challenged with the formidable task of simultaneously improving quality, enhancing equity, and ensuring value in the care we provide for our […]