Two new studies provide important insights and key topics for research on vaccination in people who are receiving (or choose not to receive) vaccinations.
By Kelsey Kloss
Three Doses of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines Found to Prevent Hospitalization in People Taking Immunosuppressive Drugs
Despite previous research showing lower antibody levels after vaccination in immunosuppressive individuals, the COVID-19 vaccines still appear to be highly effective at keeping this community of patients out of the hospital.
By Kelsey Kloss
How to Time Your Latest COVID-19 Booster and Annual Flu Shot
Here’s what you need to know about getting the latest COVID-19 booster and flu shot this fall.
Even if you’ve been infected with COVID already, you should still take every measure to protect yourself. Here’s why.
By Kelsey Kloss
How to Get Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests This Winter
Plus, tips for using them correctly for accurate results.
By Kelsey Kloss
Evusheld Not As Effective Against Newer Strains of COVID-19 — Here’s What That Means for You
As these monoclonal antibodies become less powerful in preventing COVID-19, other measures like getting the new bivalent vaccine booster are even more crucial for immunocompromised patients.
Even if you’ve been infected with COVID already, you should still take every measure to protect yourself. Here’s why.
By Kelsey Kloss
How to Get Free COVID-19 At-Home Tests This Winter
Plus, tips for using them correctly for accurate results.
By Kelsey Kloss
What to Do If You’re Immunocompromised and Were Around Crowds for the Holidays
Don’t panic and don’t be hard on yourself — but do follow these four steps to protect yourself.
Living with chronic illness is costly, so when the economy looks bleak it’s natural to feel anxious about health care expenses. Here’s help.
By Kelsey Kloss
Everything You Need to Know If You’re Prescribed Paxlovid as an Immunocompromised Patient
See answers to all of your questions about this antiviral pill — from how it works to side effects and more.
By CreakyStaff
Rheumatology Patients Are Still Struggling with Shortages of Actemra, a Medication Being Used to Treat COVID-19
We talked with rheumatoid arthritis patients and rheumatologists to find out how this shortage is physically and mentally impacting our community — and what to do if you can’t access Actemra right now.
“It’s safe to say that life has thrown a lot of shit at all of us these last three years — and it has had a profound impact on my physical and emotional health and habits.”
By Kelsey Kloss
How Your Mental Health Can Affect Your Risk of Long COVID — and How to Maintain a Healthy Baseline
New research shows that your susceptibility to long COVID may be at least partly based on how healthy your mind is.
By What Does Wearing a Mask Mean to You?
The answer to this question can empower you to feel good about mask-wearing, even as others toss theirs aside, shares Laurie Ferguson, PhD, clinical psychologist and Director of Education Development at the Global Healthy Living Foundation.
Don’t panic and don’t be hard on yourself — but do follow these four steps to protect yourself.
By New Poll Shines Light on Immunocompromised Experience with Long COVID
The Global Healthy Living Foundation’s latest COVID-19 Patient Support Program poll reveals that for the 65 percent who have had COVID, 44 percent have been diagnosed with long COVID.
By How COVID Changed My Life as Someone Who Is Immunocompromised
“It’s safe to say that life has thrown a lot of shit at all of us these last three years — and it has had a profound impact on my physical and emotional health and habits.”
“It’s not going perfectly, but if I deviate from my health plan, I know tomorrow is a new day and I’ll feel better when I get back on track.”
By Kelsey Kloss
What to Know About COVID-19 Reinfection This Winter — and How to Reduce Your Risk
Even if you’ve been infected with COVID already, you should still take every measure to protect yourself. Here's why.
By Advocating for Change: Derek’s Dream for Disability Rights
"I dream of a world where disability is ‘normal’ and celebrated," says youth disability advocate Derek Schmitz. "I want to help make that dream a reality. It's why I work so hard and advocate as fervently as I do — and I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon."
Researchers set out to determine whether telephone-delivered talk therapy and exercise could have a significant impact on people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases.
By CreakyStaff
Why the Future of Patient-Centered Arthritis Research Will Involve Your Smartwatch
A new study from ArthritisPower shows that patients are very engaged when it comes to using a smartwatch along with short surveys to better understand rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
By CreakyStaff
What Prompts Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients to Change Their Treatment? New Research Examines This Complicated Condition
Many axial spondyloarthritis patients are talking with their providers about their treatment plan — and wanting to prevent long-term damage is a major factor in how they think about it.
“It’s not going perfectly, but if I deviate from my health plan, I know tomorrow is a new day and I’ll feel better when I get back on track.”
By Has Osteoarthritis Made Your Knees Unstable?
New study suggests that supervised exercise may be the answer to less pain and improved walking speed in people with knee OA.
By Kelsey Kloss
What to Know About COVID-19 Reinfection This Winter — and How to Reduce Your Risk
Even if you’ve been infected with COVID already, you should still take every measure to protect yourself. Here's why.
“It’s not going perfectly, but if I deviate from my health plan, I know tomorrow is a new day and I’ll feel better when I get back on track.”
Exercise Is Different for Every Body
Exercising with chronic illness isn't easy. Five people with inflammatory arthritis share how they've made exercise work for them.
Trying to Add More Movement into Your Routine This New Year?
These physical therapist-approved stretches can help you kickstart the habit of adding simple movement into your life.
Rheumatoid arthritis patient Eileen Davidson has had her share of doctor visits virtually and in person. Here’s her take on the good and bad of telehealth — and why it’s transformed her care.
By Susan Jara
Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain: 7 Things You Should Tell Your Rheumatologist
Communication is the key to getting your RA pain under good control. Here’s what you need to discuss with your doctor if you’re experiencing an increase in RA pain.
By Susan Jara
How to Discuss Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain During a Telehealth Visit
Pain isn’t as easy to manage when providers can’t see and touch your joints in person, but you can effectively discuss and treat RA pain during virtual visits. Here’s how.
