Why Following COVID-19 Predictions Can Be Harmful If You’re Immunocompromised
Plus, better ways to take care of your mental and physical health.
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Continue readingImmunosuppressant medications for inflammatory arthritis can reactivate the hepatitis B virus, which could cause liver damage. It’s important to know your hepatitis B status first.
Continue readingNew research shows that gout patients benefit from having a goal uric acid level of 6 mg/dL or lower, because this meant their risk of subsequent flares was far lower.
Continue readingNow eligible for a fourth dose, immunocompromised people who got a third dose as part of their primary series last fall experienced improved protection from the coronavirus, CDC research shows.
Continue readingWe’ve all had that moment when we’ve left the doctor’s office and realized we forget to ask a question or bring a topic. Here’s what patients and doctors say you can do about it.
Continue readingResearch suggests patients with “sausage fingers” or toes have more swollen joints, higher C-creative protein levels, and more joint erosions and synovitis.
Continue readingPeople with lupus have an increased risk of heart disease — but understanding this link is a great first step in lowering it.
Continue readingLearn the best way to test at home for COVID-19 infection, which is especially important if you’re at increased risk for severe illness because of underlying health conditions.
Continue readingPeople with gout have an increased risk of heart disease — but understanding this link is a key first step in lowering it.
Continue reading“I was overwhelmed,” says Angie Ebba, a person living with ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, and migraine. “Not only did I not feel well, but I also realized that meant for 20 days I would need to rely on others to help me with food, medications, and anything else I needed.”
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