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Although more research is needed, the results show that medication use, underlying conditions, and smoking may potentially play a role.
After the world shut down in March 2020, rheumatoid arthritis patient Chantelle Marcial was looking for a way to connect with other people — specifically other RA patients. Enter CreakyKitchen — a virtual cooking show that helped Chantelle build a community and better manage her disease.
When she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) at 16, Guadalupe Torres faced linguistic and cultural barriers that impacted the way she viewed the health care system. Now, fueled by her past and the experiences of other Spanish-speaking patients, she is hoping to change the system.
Trusted, tailored information from the Global Healthy Living Foundation and open doctor-patient communication helped Deen feel less concerned and more confident getting vaccinated.
Spanish-language resources from CreakyJoints Español helped Wigna become a more empowered rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient and build out her support system.
New findings shine light on the importance of tracking your emotional health during COVID-19 and beyond.
In a new study, a diverse group of rheumatic disease patients opened up about the factors that have affected their decision-making and behavior over the course of the pandemic.
When it comes to RA patients deciding whether to switch or add rheumatoid arthritis medication, researchers say two key factors matter: trade-offs and peer experiences.
Experts hope these findings can help physicians and patients communicate better when making decisions to stop medication for inflammatory arthritis and other rheumatic conditions.