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About Arthritis, Lupus, Lupus Overview

Hydroxychloroquine Is Not Linked to Abnormal Heart Rhythm in Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus Patients

November 16, 2020

New research shows that use of hydroxychloroquine did not predict prolonged QTc, a key measure of heart rate.

by Kelsey Kloss

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

Face Mask Update: New Research Shows They Protect Wearers from COVID-19, Not Just Those Around Them

November 14, 2020

Face masks continue to play a key role in managing the coronavirus pandemic and saving lives.

by Barbara Brody

Coronavirus, Living with Arthritis, Managing Arthritis and COVID-19 Symptoms

Are Inflammatory Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Patients More at Risk for COVID-19 Complications? Yes, But There Are Caveats

November 13, 2020

A slew of new studies presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology yields key takeaways for patients and providers.

by Barbara Brody

Coronavirus, Living with Arthritis, Mental Health During COVID-19

3 Ways to Emotionally Adjust to Thanksgiving Being Different This Year, According to a Health Psychologist

November 13, 2020

This advice from Laurie Ferguson, PhD, clinical psychologist and Director of Education Development at the Global Healthy Living Foundation, can provide some emotional TLC about this year’s holiday season.

by Laurie Ferguson, PhD

Medications

Black Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Are More Likely to Receive Glucocorticoids, Which Have Risk for Serious Side Effects

November 13, 2020

New research sheds more light on the racial health disparities that exist in arthritis treatments.

by Kelsey Kloss

Coronavirus, Living with Arthritis, Webinars

Webinar: Flu Vaccine and COVID-19: What People with Chronic Illness Need to Know

November 12, 2020

Learn more about the importance of getting a flu vaccine when you have underlying health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

by CreakyStaff

About Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Treatment & Care

New Research Shows that Methotrexate Could Lower Inflammation and Prevent Damage in Knee Osteoarthritis

November 12, 2020

Methotrexate, commonly used in inflammatory forms of arthritis such as rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, could be helpful for targeting local and systemic inflammation in osteoarthritis when conventional therapies are not.

by Kelsey Kloss

Cartoon shows the spine and hips through the lower back. The hips have red stars indicating back pain

Medications

Changing the Order of When You Take Certain Osteoporosis Medications May Better Help Boost Bone Density

November 11, 2020

The medication romosozumab may be more effective at boosting hip and spine bone density when it’s given before other kinds of drugs called antiresorptive medications.

by Kelsey Kloss

Mental Health

Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have PTSD, Anxiety, or Depression Are More Likely to Stop Taking Their RA Meds

November 11, 2020

More research is needed to understand why mental health conditions are linked to low “medication persistence” — the amount of time from starting to stopping a medication.

by Barbara Brody

Medications

Getting Knee Steroid Injections Does Not Appear to Increase Need for Earlier Knee Replacement Surgery

November 10, 2020

Researchers say patients should be reassured that these common injections do not appear to cause progression of osteoarthritis.

by Kelsey Kloss

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Do You Know About IgG4-Related Disease?

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

Hydroxychloroquine Is Not Linked to Abnormal Heart Rhythm in Rheumatoid Arthritis or Lupus Patients

Face Mask Update: New Research Shows They Protect Wearers from COVID-19, Not Just Those Around Them

Are Inflammatory Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Patients More at Risk for COVID-19 Complications? Yes, But There Are Caveats

3 Ways to Emotionally Adjust to Thanksgiving Being Different This Year, According to a Health Psychologist

Black Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Are More Likely to Receive Glucocorticoids, Which Have Risk for Serious Side Effects

Webinar: Flu Vaccine and COVID-19: What People with Chronic Illness Need to Know

New Research Shows that Methotrexate Could Lower Inflammation and Prevent Damage in Knee Osteoarthritis

Changing the Order of When You Take Certain Osteoporosis Medications May Better Help Boost Bone Density

Veterans with Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have PTSD, Anxiety, or Depression Are More Likely to Stop Taking Their RA Meds

Getting Knee Steroid Injections Does Not Appear to Increase Need for Earlier Knee Replacement Surgery

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: Vaccine Confidence in the Chronic Illness Community

Zoe Rothblatt