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Patient Education

How to Inject Actemra

How to Inject Actemra

Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Actemra.

The Flu Vaccine: Answers to Common Questions

The Flu Vaccine: Answers to Common Questions

Dr. Chris Meccoli dives into some common questions related to the flu vaccine.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment

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.

Acute Gout Treatment – Relieving the Sudden Onset of Pain

Acute Gout Treatment

When a Gout flare occurs, there is much swelling and pain of the joints. This video discusses the treatment options that are available for such an event and prevention for future attacks.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Lifestyle Options

Rheumatoid Arthritis Lifestyle Options

Exercise, eating well, and speaking openly with a rheumatologist can help prevent flares and strengthen joints. In our final episode on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dr. Uzma Haque, a physician at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, talks about the dangers of elimination diets and the benefits of stretching and exercise.

Scleroderma Associated Myopathy – Treatment

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.

Polymyositis – Treatment

Polymyositis – Treatment

There are many medications that can help decrease muscle inflammation, but with a myopathy, the best way to feel better is to exercise. In this video, Dr. Lisa Christopher-Stine, the Director of the Myositis Center, explains how we go about treating polymyositis.

Benefits of Mindfulness

Benefits of Mindfulness

Mindfulness meditation is a well-established technique that can reduce stress and lead to improvements in pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties, and overall quality of life. Mindfulness programs come in a variety of forms and can be practiced in a group setting or individually through use of smartphone applications. This could be beneficial for overall stress & mental health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Dana DiRenzo provides a general overview of mindfulness and how it may be useful to you as someone with rheumatic disease.

How to Inject Cosentyx

How to Inject Cosentyx (secukinumab)

Watch as Nurse Victoria Ruffing teaches us how to inject the biologic Cosentyx.

What to Do After a Tick Bite

What to Do After a Tick Bite

Dr. John Aucott with the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Centers shares some information on how to handle tick bites and lyme disease in the summer months.

Lupus Myths: Lupus Causes Widespread Pain

Lupus Myth: Lupus and Widespread Pain

Dr. George Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center discusses the myth that Lupus causes widespread pain.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Lifestyle Options

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.

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