WG has an evolving prognosis and treatment course
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disease associated with frequent clotting in arteries and veins and fetal losses. The clotting results from the presence of proteins in the blood—called antiphospholipid autoantibodies (aPL)—formed against the person’s own tissues.
Fibromyalgia Conundrum
Is scientific holism the answer?
Birthday in Bean Town
As TR celebrates one year, we look forward to an exciting 2008
It’s a Small World After All
Global collaboration can improve care
Health Information Explosion
Don’t be blown away by online medical information – use it to your advantage
A Helping Hand for Arthritis Discovery
Arthritis Foundation supports studies and the researchers behind them
Audioconference on Emergency Situations
Patient and staff education is the key to effectively handling emergencies and flares in rheumatic disease,” says Gail McIlvain-Simpson, MSN, RN, CS, an advanced practice nurse at Al DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del.
New and Updated Patient Education Materials Available
The ACR is continually updating and increasing its collection of patient education materials, or fact sheets. One of the newest fact sheets, “Pregnancy and Rheumatic Disease,” discusses the complex interactions of pregnancy and rheumatic diseases, acceptable medications to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding and helps to define what constitutes a high-risk pregnancy. The fact sheet offers links to additional resources and educational materials.
The World is Round
How to stay grounded when communications and information fly