Vicky Ruffing, RN, shares some useful information on biologic medication vaccinations.
Vaccinations for the Arthritis Patient
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease causing axial arthritis, frequently resulting in inflammatory low back pain early in the disease course, with eventual severe impairment of spinal mobility due to structural changes ultimately leading to spinal fusion.
Discussing the Risk of Infection in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases
Patients with a rheumatic disease are at a higher risk for infection due to their disease or medications. Dr. Chris Mecoli from the Division of Rheumatology speaks with Dr. Erika Darrah about steps a patient could take in order to prevent infections.
How To Inject Kevzara (sarilumab)
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology, walks us through how to inject Kevzara.
How to Inject Simponi (golimumab)
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology, walks us through how to inject Simponi.
How to Inject Orencia ClickJect-Autoinjector (abatacept)
Vicky Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheumatology walks us through how to inject Orencia ClickJect-Autoinjector.
Biologic Medication Infusion Therapy: What to Expect at Your Infusion Visit
Victoria Ruffing, RN, BC-Rheum, Director of Nursing and Patient Education at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center walks through what to expect during your first infusion.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Overview
Ankylosing spondylitis is part of a larger family of arthritis called spondyloarthritis. Spondylo means vertebra, or the bones of the back. And arthritis, of course means joint pain, stiffness, or swelling. Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammation type arthritis. In this video, Dr. Cohen shares an overview of Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Signs and Symptoms
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease causing axial arthritis, frequently resulting in inflammatory low back pain early in the disease course, with eventual severe impairment of spinal mobility due to structural changes ultimately leading to spinal fusion.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis
In the third of our five part series on Ankylosing Spondylitis, Dr. Cohen discusses how Ankylosing Spondylitis is diagnosed.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
Treatment for Ankylosing Spondylitis is guided by how active the disease is. In this fourth video of our series on Ankylosing Spondylitis, Dr. Cohen dives into the treatment of AS.
Ankylosing Spondylitis Lifestyle Options
It is a lifelong concerted effort on the Ankylosing Spondylitis patient to be as flexible and mobile as possible, and it doesn’t need ongoing physical therapy. In this final video of our series on AS, Dr. Cohen discusses lifestyle options for improved mobility.
How to Inject Enbrel Mini
The ENBREL Mini™ is a Single-Dose Prefilled Cartridge delivered with the AutoTouch™ Reusable Autoinjector. Vicky Ruffing, RN-BC, walks you through how to inject your medication with this new device.