Clinical

Some environment and lifestyle factors can make rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms and progression worse. One of the most well known is smoking. The relationship between RA and alcohol, however, is...

Humira® (adalimumab) is a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and other autoimmune diseases. Humira is created using live cells to make a specific antibody. This antibody targets a specific protein...

I would like to draw awareness to the cardiovascular risks that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can experience. These can range from increased risk of heart attacks and strokes to inflammation...

What happens when I have a strong suspicion of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) but the 2 traditional lab markers (rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies) are not coming back positive? I have...

Circadian rhythms are 24-hour patterns generated by people's internal body clocks. These patterns respond to the environment, so they can change. Your circadian rhythms help tell you when to go...

Methotrexate is a common drug prescribed to people with inflammatory forms of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. In an autoimmune disease, a person's immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign...

The two most common risk factors for developing shingles are older age and having a chronic health condition that impacts your immune system. Shingles is a common viral infection that...

Every year, vaccines help save millions of lives. Vaccines work with our body’s natural defenses to create an immune response to a specific disease. They are our best protection against...

Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is one of the most common complications of shingles. Nearly 20 percent of people who get shingles will develop PHN. PHN causes severe pain that can last...

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a common viral infection that affects about 1 out of every 3 people in the United States. Its telltale sign is a painful...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is often called seropositive or seronegative. Seropositive refers to the presence of RA autoantibodies in the blood. Seronegative means these autoantibodies are not in the blood. Both...

Living with lupus or rheumatoid arthritis calls for constant learning. There is much to know about these complex illnesses, varying treatment options, and ways to improve quality of life. People...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) occurs when your immune system attacks joints, cartilage, and other body parts. Experts do not know what causes this autoimmune reaction. One theory is that certain genetic...

Update: As of August 13, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends an additional dose of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for people who are moderately to...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in the lower leg but can also develop in...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that can form in a deep vein. It usually occurs in the legs but can occur in other parts of the body...

Atrial fibrillationa, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...