Dr. Chris Meccoli dives into some common questions related to the flu vaccine.
The Flu Vaccine: Answers to Common Questions
Disease Information
Ankylosing Spondylitis Diagnosis
In the third of our five part series on Ankylosing Spondylitis, Dr. Cohen discusses how Ankylosing Spondylitis is diagnosed.
The Gout Diet and the Importance of Eating the Right Foods
A healthy well balanced diet should be the goal for people living with gout. We discuss foods to avoid and foods to increase. A sample meal plan is described.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Sitting down and listening to a patient’s story is the first step in diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis. While swollen joints are a large indicator of Rheumatoid Arthritis, there are many other symptoms, such as fatigue, anxiety and depression, and stiffness. Doctors are diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis much earlier now, to prevent joint damage and begin treatment as soon as possible. In this video, Dr. Uzma Haque, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, explains the diagnosis process of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Scleroderma Associated Myopathy – Treatment
The treatment for Scleroderma Associated Myopathy is still largely unknown because there is not enough information about the disease. The Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Division is working to understand more about this kind of Myopathy. In this video, Dr. Julie Paik, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Rheumatology, explains the complicated nature of treating this disease.
RA Flares: What Triggers a Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare?
Knowing the possible Rheumatoid Arthritis triggers can be helpful in preventing an RA flare up. Dr. Uzma Haque talks about the triggers her patients have told her about as well as what a patient should do when they are about to flare up.
Lupus Myths: Lupus Causes Widespread Pain
Dr. George Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center discusses the myth that Lupus causes widespread pain.
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.
Understanding the Longterm Impact of Gout – Chronic Gout Implications
Gout is not just a one-time event. It can be prolonged and chronic, affecting organs other than the joints. We discuss the stages of Gout and the long-term complications that arise from this disease when left untreated.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
While there’s no cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis yet, there are many preventative medications. They range from oral pills to injections that can be done at home or by a doctor, which are working for many people who have been diagnosed. All these different treatment options can help patients achieve their goals and stay healthy and functional. In this video, Dr. Laura Cappelli, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, discusses the different treatment options for Rheumatoid arthritis.
Scleroderma Associated Myopathy – Lifestyle Options
Treatment, a healthy lifestyle, and moderate exercise are key to getting back to normal after a diagnosis of Scleroderma Associated Myopathy. In the last episode of this five-part video series, Dr. Julie Paik, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins Rheumatology, explains how remission is possible in patients with this disease.
RA Flares: Tips on Self-managing a Flare
Dr. Uzma Haque goes over some self-management techniques to help alleviate the symptoms of a flare.