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Telemedicine Tips : Preparing for your Virtual Visit

Telemedicine Tips : Preparing for your Virtual Visit

Telemedicine is increasingly being used for health care delivery. Telemedicine is new for most people. Some are apprehensive about technology and other concerns with a video platform.

A Discussion about Psoriatic Arthritis

A Discussion about Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr. Ana-Maria Orbai speaks with newly-diagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis patient Suzanne about how Psoriatic Arthritis affects her daily life. Dr. Orbai offers some helpful tips to specifically help Suzanne with fatigue.

Raynaud’s Phenomenon : What You Should Know

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 : Signs and Symptoms

Lupus : Signs and Symptoms

Lupus has a number of signs and symptoms. The symptoms of lupus can span to any part of the body and different people can experience different symptoms. In this video, Dr. Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus center disucsses the signs and symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Diagnosing Scleroderma

Diagnosing Scleroderma

Johns Hopkins Rheumatologist Dr. Zsuzsanna McMahan discusses how Scleroderma is diagnosed.

Dermatomyositis Treatment

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.

Yoga for Arthritis : An Introduction

Yoga for Arthritis : An Introduction

Through research conducted at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center and elsewhere, yoga has shown promise for improving arthritis symptoms, physical fitness, mental health and quality of life. However, in order to be safe and effective, yoga must also be appropriate for people living with arthritis. While there are many ways that yoga poses can be adapted, a chair is a readily available tool that makes yoga more accessible. Dr. Steffany Moonaz will guide you through these videos, which can be used one at a time or in sequence, depending on how much time you have and what you want to practice. It includes information on posture, breathing, movement, yoga poses that are done seated and standing, and a relaxation.

10 Tips for Staying Safe in the Era of COVID-19

People Socially DIstancing in Line

See more Coronavirus (COVID-19) information from Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Vaccinations for the Arthritis Patient

Vaccinations for the Arthritis Patient

Vicky Ruffing, RN, shares some useful information on biologic medication vaccinations.

Discussing the Risk of Infection in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases

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.

Side Effects of Methotrexate

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.

Diagnosing Lupus – Lupus Education Series

Diagnosing Lupus - Lupus Education Series with Dr. George Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center

Diagnosing systemic lupus is complicated in the sense that you need to look at the entire picture of a patient’s presentation and their laboratory workup. In this video, Dr. Stojan with the Johns Hopkins Lupus Center, discusses the process of diagnosing Lupus.

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