Steve Fiorillo

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Patients with rheumatoid arthritis often experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, and fatigue. These symptoms may be exacerbated during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, during which the resulting fear and isolation have also contributed to feelings of depression and burnout. Clinicians often recommend physical activity to patients with rheumatoid arthritis to help manage pain and…

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What is the link between the pro-inflammatory cytokine interleukin-6 (IL-6) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)? Patients with SLE often have elevated levels of serum IL-6, but is there a direct correlation between this and the disease activity of SLE? In a study published in Clinics, a team of researchers reviewed 24 studies published between 1996…

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Patients who speak Spanish primarily or exclusively have a unique set of struggles and barriers when getting medical care, whether as a patient or caregiver. A language barrier can be stressful and burdensome for parents trying to get help for their child. What can be done about this? A recent study from Academic Pediatrics examined…