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CreakyJoints Español Discovers that Spanish-Language Rheumatoid Arthritis Misinformation is Viewed Twice as Often in Online Videos Compared to Verified Facts

August 12, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT Jessica Daitch Phone: 917-816-6712 Email: jdaitch@ghlf.org Poster Presented at Pan-American Conference of Rheumatology (PANLAR) 2021 UPPER NYACK, NY (August 12, 2021) – Today CreakyJoints Español, the digital, international patient community for people with all...Continue reading

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A photo of a bottle of oxycodone, a type of opioid. The bottle is laying on a table with small, white circular tablets falling out of it.

Default Medication Post, Living with Arthritis, Medications, Treatment & Care

Uneven Opioid Prescription Rates May Leave Black Patients Undertreated and White Patients Overtreated

August 12, 2021

A new study found that white patients are more likely to be prescribed stronger doses of opioids than Black patients within the same health care system, which suggests race plays a role in how doctors manage patients’ pain relief.

by Barbara Brody

Lifestyle, Living with Arthritis

6 Sneaky Signs Someone Isn’t Supportive of Your Chronic Illness — and What to Do About It

August 11, 2021

In many cases, loved ones are well-intentioned but poorly informed. In some scenarios, though, you’re better off distancing yourself from toxic relationships.

by Kelsey Kloss

Coronavirus, Daily Living During COVID-19, Living with Arthritis

Immunocompromised and Worried about Back-to-School and COVID-19? Here’s How to Stay Safe Now

August 10, 2021

There are several factors to be aware of that will affect your risk if you’re around school-aged kids.

by Kelsey Kloss

About Arthritis, Lupus, Lupus Treatment & Care

FDA Approves First New Lupus Drug Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) in Over a Decade

August 9, 2021

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug, anifrolumab (Saphnelo), for moderate to severe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). This is the first type 1 interferon receptor antagonist for lupus.

by Barbara Brody

Coronavirus, COVID-19 Vaccines, Living with Arthritis

Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections: What to Know If You’re Immunocompromised

August 4, 2021

Breakthrough infections, in which COVID-19 can develop and spread in vaccinated people, are still considered rare. But people with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions who are immunocompromised have extra concerns when it comes to the risk of COVID-19 and how to stay safe.

by Kelsey Kloss

A corticosteroid medication or drug concept photo. On doctor table lies open packaging labeled "Corticosteroid medication" and fell out of blisters with pills treatment

About Arthritis, Lupus, Lupus Treatment & Care

Lupus Patients in Remission May Benefit from Gradually Weaning Off Steroids

August 4, 2021

Gradually weaning off steroids may lead to less flares among lupus patients in remission than staying on a low-dose treatment, new research found.

by Barbara Brody

Air purifier in comfortable living room with house plant on the wooden floor.

Coronavirus, Daily Living During COVID-19, Living with Arthritis

Portable Air Purifiers Could Reduce Exposure to COVID-19 Aerosols. Here’s How to Find a Good One.

August 3, 2021

New research shows that air purifiers, which filtrate the air in indoor spaces, may add an extra layer of protection against COVID-19.

by Kelsey Kloss

About Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Symptoms

9 Things That Could Be Making Your Osteoarthritis Worse

August 2, 2021

From exercising too much to skimping on your sleep, here are some everyday habits that you may not realize could be affecting your osteoarthritis symptoms — and how to tweak them to start feeling better.

by Teresa Dumain

A photo of a woman in bed with her blanket pulled up to her face.

Living with Arthritis, Patient Stories

Sleep and Rheumatoid Arthritis Create a Vicious Cycle. Here’s How I Broke It and Finally Got Some Rest

July 30, 2021

“While my rheumatoid arthritis (RA) was responsible for a lot of my sleep problems, at the same time, getting poor sleep was also making my arthritis worse,” says Eileen Davidson, who has RA and osteoarthritis.

by Eileen Davidson

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Immunocompromised? What to Do If You Get Pushback for Wearing a Mask in Public

CreakyJoints Español Discovers that Spanish-Language Rheumatoid Arthritis Misinformation is Viewed Twice as Often in Online Videos Compared to Verified Facts

Uneven Opioid Prescription Rates May Leave Black Patients Undertreated and White Patients Overtreated

6 Sneaky Signs Someone Isn’t Supportive of Your Chronic Illness — and What to Do About It

Immunocompromised and Worried about Back-to-School and COVID-19? Here’s How to Stay Safe Now

FDA Approves First New Lupus Drug Anifrolumab (Saphnelo) in Over a Decade

Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections: What to Know If You’re Immunocompromised

Lupus Patients in Remission May Benefit from Gradually Weaning Off Steroids

Portable Air Purifiers Could Reduce Exposure to COVID-19 Aerosols. Here’s How to Find a Good One.

9 Things That Could Be Making Your Osteoarthritis Worse

Sleep and Rheumatoid Arthritis Create a Vicious Cycle. Here’s How I Broke It and Finally Got Some Rest

What It Means When I’m in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare

Eileen Davidson

How to Know When You’re Overdoing It with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eileen Davidson

But Am I Disabled Enough? Battling Feelings of Self-Doubt

Angie Ebba

New Poll Results: Growing Concerns Over Vaccine Confidence and Access in the Chronic Illness Community

Zoe Rothblatt