RISE Offers Hope & Enhances Patient Care

Strength in Numbers
What some may not realize is that RISE also gives patients hope that progress is being made toward a cure or, at least, more effective drugs or treatments, says Dr. Michaud.

Likewise, he believes RISE can serve as a communication vehicle to quickly increase awareness among rheumatologists about new medicines or treatment protocols that can make a difference in patient lives.

“The more rheumatologists are involved in RISE, the more we can see what’s actually happening,” Dr. Michaud says. “Help yourself, help your patients, and help the field of rheumatology by participating.”

Carol Patton is a freelance writer based in Las Vegas.

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