Disease Information

Dermatomyositis Treatment

The goal of treatment in Dermatomyositis is to bring down the immune system so that it stops attacking the healthy tissues in the muscle. There are many side effects of the medication, Prednisone, that is used to treat myositis diseases, so the patient won’t stay on it for long. Scientists and doctors are still looking for alternative medicines that are more effective and less harmful. In this video series, Dr. Eleni Tiniakou, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center, explains the treatment options for Dermatomyositis.

Raynaud’s Phenomenon : What You Should Know

Raynaud’s Phenomenon is a condition that results in decreased blood flow to your fingers and toes. There are two types of Raynaud’s, primary and secondary. Dr. Zsuzsanna McMahan from the Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center dives into what this condition is, things to look out for, how to manage and when you should speak with a doctor.

Lupus Treatment Options – Lupus Education Series

Lupus Treatment Options with Dr. George Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center

The goal of treating Lupus is always remission. Dr. Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center walks through the process of treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Scleroderma Treatment

In this fourth video of our series on Scleroderma, Johns Hopkins Rheumatologist Johns Hopkins Rheumatologist Dr. Zsuzsanna McMahan shares how Scleroderma is treated.

Dermatomyositis Lifestyle Options

Exercising, avoiding the sun, and maintaining a relatively stress-free lifestyle are three ways to stay healthy and avoid flares. In the last episode of this five-part video series, Dr. Eleni Tiniakou, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Myositis Center, explains the steps to living a normal life after a Dermatomyositis diagnosis.

Understanding Treatment Options for Osteoarthritis (OA)

Osteroarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in the world. It affects over 32 million adults in the United States.

Dr. Dana DiRenzo discusses risk factors for development of OA as well as general treatment strategies. Treatment options can include medications such as NSAIDs along with lifestyle adjustments including weight loss, exercise and diet changes.

The treatment options discussed are based on the 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee, led by Sharon Kolasinski and others.

Side Effects of Methotrexate

Nurse Victoria Ruffing reviews possible side effects of taking the medication Methotrexate, a drug commonly used for treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.

Lupus Lifestyle Options – Lupus Education Series

Dr. Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center dives into lifestyle choices for those with Lupus. Discussion covers diet, exercise, supplements and vaccines.

Living with Scleroderma

In this fifth and final part of our series on Scleroderma, Johns Hopkins Rheumatologist Dr. Zsuzsanna McMahan discusses living with Scleroderma.

Antisynthetase Syndrome Disease Overview

Antisynthetase Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that is a subcategory of Myositis, which means muscle disease. There are many different areas that Antisynthetase Syndrome affects, however, a few common ones are the muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, and joint pain. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Mecoli, a physician in the Johns Hopkins Division of Rheumatology, digs into the complicated nature of Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Lyme Disease An Introduction

In this first video of a five part series on Lyme Disease, Dr. John Aucott from the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center provides an overview of the disease.

Psoriatic Arthritis – Disease Overview

Psoriatic arthritis, in short called PsA, is a rheumatologic disease that effects about 1.5 million Americans. About one in three people with the skin disease psoriasis, will get psoriatic arthritis. It affects the joints as well as the tendons, and it may also affect the spine.