With many patients avoiding in-office visits due to COVID-19 concerns, self-management in lupus is more important than ever, according to a presenter at the 2020 Rheumatology Nurses Society Annual Conference.“I had the opportunity to be part of an ACR research group to develop a self-management program for people with lupus and lupus nephritis,” Linda Grinnell-Merrick, MS, NP-BC, the
ATLANTA — Individuals with a history of e-cigarette use may have increased risk for incident heart failure, regardless of concomitant cigarette, cigar, hookah or smokeless…
Arrhythmia disorders in patients with adult congenital heart disease may significantly contribute to hospitalization and mortality risk, according to data published in the Journal of…
WASHINGTON — Genetic testing can provide answers about children who may have primary immunodeficiencies when antibody and cell testing meet their limits, according to a…
Use of CAPTURE plus peak expiratory flow resulted in “good” sensitivity and negative predictive value for detecting patients with COPD in need of treatment, according…
Starting exercise training early in a hospitalization for a COPD exacerbation led to improved exercise capacity and physical function at discharge, according to study results…
Black Maternal Health Week is observed April 11 to 17.It is well known that the United States has a maternal health crisis — one that…
In a Healio video exclusive, Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, noted that although some concerns remain for switching patients between interchangeable biosimilars, data has continued…
An automated algorithm designed to identify rheumatology patients who need to “shield” against COVID-19 demonstrated results that matched the “gold standard” of manual review in…
Ever since my third-year clinical rotations in medical school, I can usually predict what will be written about me in my evaluations before seeing them.…
BALTIMORE — With a global increase in natural disasters, it has become more urgent for nephrology practices to prepare facilities and patients for potential disruptions…
