Greetings from Washington, DC where I, as chairman of the American College of Rheumatology’s Government Affairs Committee, had the honor to organize rheumatologists from around the country holding more than 100 meetings on Capitol Hill on Thursday supporting reforms to step therapy (“fail first”) and prior authorization, increased screening for osteoporosis, solutions to the rheumatology workforce shortage, and […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup finely grated zucchini 1 cup finely grated carrot 1/2 cup toasted almond oil 1/2 cup molasses 2 large eggs 1 1/2 cups brown sugar Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar 1 Tbsp. honey ginger white balsamic Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 9” x 5” loaf pan […]
By: PAUL J DEMARCO, MD, FACP, FACR, RHMSUS Scleroderma is the most unique set of disorders in Rheumatology; this group of diseases bears the distinct common pathway of autoimmune involvement that ends in hardening, or “sclerosis,” of the skin. Sclerosis is caused by the proliferation of a type of cells called fibroblasts, which are cells […]
Spring can be a time of great joy and exciting events. But, they also can be times of stress, anxiety and physical demands. All of this actually can contribute to triggers for an autoimmune disease flare. TIP: Many autoimmune diseases are affected by foods we eat and stress we encounter. Bring your own treats to […]
Have fun while you learn rheumatoid arthritis facts!
BY ADEY BERHANU, MD, FACR, RHMSUS Lupus is an autoimmune condition characterizedby dysregulation of the immune system resulting in widespread inflammation that can affect different organ systems. Autoimmune diseases, including lupus, are more common in women during their childbearing years. As such, special considerations for lupus patients during pregnancy are reviewed in this article. In […]
A belated Happy New Year to everyone! Here’s another update about what’s going on in Washington for the rheumatology community, from my perspective as a rheumatologist and volunteer chair of the American College of Rheumatology Government Affairs Committee. Please read, forward freely, and consider doing more advocacy as a New Year’s Resolution — it’s easy, […]
Snap, crackle, pop… “Doctor, why do my joints make these noises?!?”
Crackling, snapping, popping. These are common sounds that a joint may make. There are several reasons for why a joint may make these sounds.
Exercising your brain is great for overall health! Try our Rheum Fun crossword puzzle. To assist with answering the questions visit WashingtonArthritis.com. Locate the newsletter tab on our home page to read the latest edition of Rheumors that includes hints to answering the questions. Do we have you stumped? Find all the answers in the same […]
Nicole Saddic Thomas, MD, FACR A 40-year-old gentleman came to me complaining of fevers, night sweats,10 pounds unintentional weight loss, and swollen ankles. He had high calcium levels and very high levels of inflammation noted on his blood tests. There were no clear-cut infections to account for the inflammation. To investigate further, I obtained x-rays, […]