What’s the Most Protective Kind of Cloth Face Mask? What Science Says About the Importance of Layers
Fabric, fit, and layers are important when it comes to making sure your cloth face mask is as protective as possible.
By Kelsey Kloss
Is It Safe to Carpool with Other People’s Kids If You’re at High Risk for COVID-19?
Here are the factors to consider and precautions you can take if you do decide to drive other people’s children or have other families drive your children.
By Study: Older Children and Teens Seem to Spread COVID-19 as Easily as Adults
A large study out of South Korea suggests that older kids and teens spread coronavirus more than younger ones, but the reasons remain unclear.
It’s uncommon, but not impossible, for the coronavirus to be transmitted through the eyes. Here are the changes to be on the lookout for.
COVID-19 Might Cause Mouth Sores, According to a New Spanish Study
Sores on the inside of the mouth could be another coronavirus clue, but more research is needed.
Can Having Coronavirus Trigger Diabetes? Some Research Suggests Yes
Case reports of individual patients suggest COVID-19 is associated with new-onset diabetes, but more research is needed.
According to the findings, the treatment reduced the chances that a COVID-19 patient would die in the hospital by 65 percent.
Popular Acid Reflux Drugs Are Linked to Higher Risk of COVID-19
People who took proton pump inhibitors were significantly more likely to be among those who contracted coronavirus, and risk increased along with the medication dose.
How to Treat Children with Rheumatic Conditions During COVID-19 Crisis: New Clinical Guidance from the American College of Rheumatology
Overall, the guidance is somewhat similar to what the ACR previously outlined for adult rheumatology patients, but there are a few important distinctions.
A new study found that many patients who tapered their meds wound up flaring.
Suspect Rheumatoid Arthritis? Seeing a Rheumatologist Within 6 Weeks Is Key
Time is of the essence when RA symptoms strike.
By EULAR 2020: 50+ Updates That Could Change the Way You Treat Your Arthritis
Held virtually, the 2020 medical meeting from the European League Against Rheumatism shared important medical breakthroughs and updates about managing rheumatic conditions.
People also reported feeling more vulnerable and anxious as the pandemic continues, according to a recent study.
Rest, Relax, Renew: 3 Practices You Can Follow to Restore Calm and Quell Anxiety
This advice from Laurie Ferguson, PhD, clinical psychologist and and Director of Education Development at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, can help you fight back against feelings of fatigue, exhaustion, and burnout.
This Judgmental Habit Is Sabotaging Your Mental Health — Here’s How to Fix It
This advice from Laurie Ferguson, PhD, clinical psychologist and Director of Education Development at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, can help you stop criticizing yourself for what you are not doing and, instead, recognize what you are up against and how well you are managing all of it.
Friends til the bitter end? Nah.
An Open Letter to Anyone Selfishly Acting Like the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Over: From a Disabled, High-Risk Person in Texas
Here’s the abbreviated version: My life is just as fucking valuable as that of any able-bodied person.
By Dibs Baer
Is My Coronavirus Comfort Shopping Normal? A Chronic Illness Patient Ponders an Online Shopping Habit
While most of what we’re all doing — comfort shopping during a crisis — is normal, it’s important to keep an eye on it.
First: Rheumatoid arthritis is not just ‘arthritis.’
42% of Inflammatory Arthritis Patients Report More Fatigue During the COVID-19 Pandemic
People also reported feeling more vulnerable and anxious as the pandemic continues, according to a recent study.
What’s the Most Protective Kind of Cloth Face Mask? What Science Says About the Importance of Layers
Fabric, fit, and layers are important when it comes to making sure your cloth face mask is as protective as possible.
Only about one-third of RA patients in high disease activity were offered a treatment change at their rheumatologist visit, according to a recent study in the ArthritisPower research registry.
89% of Arthritis Patients Say That Fatigue Interferes with Daily Activities
Fatigue is one of the most invisible and misunderstood parts of managing arthritis.
Nearly Two-Thirds of Arthritis Patients Say They Take Fewer Vacations Because of Their Disease
Traveling can be a lot harder when you have chronic pain, fatigue, and a boatload of medication. Here’s what can help.
Although steroids are known to have serious side effects when used for an extended period, limited attention has been paid to the risks of using these medications for only a few days or weeks.
FDA Approves Tremfya, the First IL-23 Inhibitor for Psoriatic Arthritis
Tremfya, already approved for psoriasis, inhibits an immune system protein called IL-23 that can lead to inflammation.
FDA Approves the Biologic Cosentyx for Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis
Cosentyx is the second interleukin-17 drug approved for non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, which is adding to treatment options for patients with this type of inflammatory arthritis.
Avoid achiness by practicing physical therapist-approved stretches before, during, and after your drive.
High-Intensity Exercise Might Control Axial Spondyloarthritis as Well as TNF Inhibitor Biologics
This research confirms the important role of high-intensity exercise in the treatment of axSpA, say study authors.
How a Personalized Exercise Program Helped Reduce Fatigue, Inflammation, Body Fat, and Brain Fog in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
People who were randomly assigned to a workout program based on their "baseline cardiovascular fitness, strength, and perceived ability” improved their physical and mental health compared with people who were just told to exercise more by their doctor.
Having more rheumatology patients see nurse practitioners as part of their medical team could help increase access to care and decrease wait times.
25% of Americans Do Not Have a Primary Care Provider (and That Number Keeps Growing)
Younger people are more likely than older adults to lack a primary care provider.
By What’s It Like Having Arthritis in the U.S. Virgin Islands? Here’s What Their Rheumatologist Told Us
Until 2019, the U.S. Virgin Islands had no full-time rheumatologist.
