Should You Attend Weddings If You’re Fully Vaccinated and Immunocompromised?
The 2022 wedding boom is underway after couples rescheduled ceremonies due to COVID-19. But are larger gatherings safe for immunocompromised people, even if they’re vaccinated? Here’s how to decide what’s right for you and expert advice on staying safe.
Continue readingTreatment Wear-Off Between Biologic Doses Is Common Among Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients
A new study from the ArthritisPower research registry found that more than 60 percent of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients on biologics said their treatment wore off before the next dose, which negatively impacted their disease activity and sleep.
Continue readingFollowing a Mindfulness Therapy Program May Help People with Rheumatic Diseases Improve Mental and Emotional Well-Being
A new study from the ArthritisPower research registry found that following a mindfulness therapy program may help patients with rheumatic diseases, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, decrease their anxiety and stress levels.
Continue readingWhat Do Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Want from Their Treatment Plan? 5 Important Takeaways from a New Study
A new study from the ArthritisPower research registry found that psoriatic arthritis (PsA) greatly impacts patients’ ability to be physically active and live independently, and they want their treatment plan to help improve those aspects of life.
Continue readingGout in Knee: Is Your Knee Pain a Sign of Gout?
Gout frequently flares in your knee, but you may not always know that your knee pain is due to gout. Here’s how to tell, since prompt treatment can reduce your risk of complications.
Continue readingSome Patients on Methotrexate May Have a Less Robust Response to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Experts say the news shouldn’t stop you from getting vaccinated, but you should continue to follow precautions like wearing a mask.
Continue reading9 Tips That Make Cleaning with Arthritis Much Easier
From arthritis-friendly tools to joint-friendly modifications, here are some ways to reduce arthritis pain and discomfort when you’re cleaning your home.
Continue reading12 Myths About Axial Spondyloarthritis That Are Dangerous to Believe
Myths about axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) may be harmful to those who have it. Here, we share the facts about this type of inflammatory arthritis.
Continue reading7 Ways My Rheumatoid Arthritis Changed My Personal Style and Look
Eileen Davidson used to have a flair for the dramatic when it came to hair, clothes, makeup, and clubbing. Now her definition of flair — or rather, flare — is much different.
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