New research has incorporated confounders, such as smoking, to build a clearer picture of family-related factors that may help predict who will develop rheumatoid arthritis…... [Read More]
Carina Stanton, BSJ, MA, is a freelance science journalist based in Denver. She has been writing about science for more than 16 years, covering a range of healthcare topics, including rheumatology, surgery, nursing and executive leadership. Her work has appeared in newspapers, newsletters, trade and consumer magazines, books and peer-reviewed journals. Carina has also covered a range of other science news topics, including environmental science, marine biology and archaeology. She has conducted her own research in historical archaeology in Great Britain and Scotland and worked on dig sites in Northern Ireland and Wales. As a former mass media science and engineering fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Carina is inspired to advance the public understanding of science. When she is not working indoors, Carina is happy spending time outside with her husband and two young children to hike, mountain bike and help her children grow their passion for nature.
Articles by Carina Stanton
15% E/M Services Reimbursement Hike a Win for Rheumatology
ACR advocacy leaders are celebrating a 15% planned increase in reimbursement for rheumatology evaluation and management services and are calling on members to thank Congress.... [Read More]
Varicella Zoster Virus Not Associated with Giant Cell Arteritis Pathogenesis
Researchers suggest antiviral therapy is not appropriate for patients with GCA, based on their study findings and related research…... [Read More]
4 Tips to Limit Missed Appointments
Predictive data models can be used to identify when patients may miss their appointments, reduce these incidents and increase scheduling efficiency. Here are some tips for the physician practice setting…... [Read More]
New D.C. Office Strengthens ACR Advocacy Efforts
Three full-time, ACR advocacy staffers are now working in Washington, D.C., to provide a daily presence for national rheumatology lobbying efforts.... [Read More]
eConsult Communications Reveal the Common Questions from Primary Care Physicians about Rheumatology Care
A recent study reveals the common misconceptions of primary care physicians about rheumatologic care, such as the difference between inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthropathy. Researchers believe such misconceptions can be targeted to improve patients’ timely access to care and diagnosis…... [Read More]
How to Address Opioid Abuse with Patients
More than half of regular opioid users suffer from arthritis. Here are three tips to talk to your patients about opioid use and alternative pain management…... [Read More]
3 Tips for Financial Discussions with Patients
Issues related to the costs and insurance coverage associated with rheumatologic care can be complex and overwhelming for patients. Here’s how one private practice addresses the financial side of treatment with its patients…... [Read More]
Antibiotic Use Linked to Higher Risk for RA
New research finds patients previously treated with antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals may be more likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis than patients who have not received these treatments…... [Read More]
The Challenges Facing Emerging Academic Rheumatologists: 3 Strategies for Success
Laura Cappelli, MD, MHS, shares her tips for growing her academic rheumatology research career while building a family…... [Read More]
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