Opinion

Increasing Participation of Underrepresented Groups in Lupus Clinical Trials: Insights From Patients and Physicians

By

Saira Z. Sheikh, MD

Tessa Englund, PhD, MPH

To address disparities in lupus, clinical trials that are racially and ethnically diverse, inclusive, and robust, must be conducted.

Exploring the Link Between COVID-19 and Autoimmunity Can Help Patients With Long-Haul COVID

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Nicole Bundy, MD, MPH

Nicole Bundy, MD, discusses the ways in which health care professionals, including rheumatologists, can create meaningful relationships and have open communication with their patients with long-haul COVID.

FDA Warnings on JAK Inhibitors Show Need for Lifestyle Interventions in Autoimmune Disease Treatment

By

Nicole Bundy, MD, MPH

Nicole Bundy, MD, MPH, discusses the need for lifestyle interventions, in addition to pharmacologic treatment, during the management of patients with autoimmune diseases.

Decades Later: Donated Rheumatology Care Provides Unlimited Rewards

By

Michael C. Schweitz, MD

Michael C. Schweitz, MD, discusses how a South Florida arthritis clinic, which provides care to vulnerable patients with rheumatologic conditions, was saved from closing with the help of CreakyJoints.

Living With and Treating Gout: A Podiatrist’s Experience

By

Huy D. Dang, DPM

Huy D. Dang, DPM, recounts his personal experience of living with gout and currently treating patients with the same condition.

From Survive to Thrive: A Call to Action to Transform Rheumatology Patient Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

S. Louis Bridges Jr, MD, PhD

In this perspective, S. Louis Bridges Jr, MD, PhD, provides insight into managing care for patients with rheumatic diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recommendations for Diagnosing and Managing Systemic Sclerosis

By

Tracy M. Frech, MD, MS

In this perspective, Tracy M. Frech, MD, MS, discusses the diagnosis and management of systemic sclerosis.

Adjusting Approaches to Patient Care in Rheumatology During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By

John K Botson MD, RPh, CCD

John K Botson, MD, discusses how clinicians in the rheumatology space can adjust their approach to patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seizing the Opportunity to Create Change in the Rheumatology Field

By

Pete Salzmann, MD, VP, Immunology at Lilly

Effective and affordable treatment options are essential to controlling costs within the rheumatoid arthritis treatment space and delivering value to patients.

The Opioid Epidemic: Why Your Prescribing Habits Matter

By

Tafari Mbadiwe

If physicians have a genuine interest in acting with beneficence and nonmaleficence, they should recognize that their prescribing habits have significant consequences for their patients.

Reexamining the Role of Concierge Medicine in Primary Care

By

George Marzouka, MD

During the last decade, the number of medical students choosing internal or family medicine has dropped by approximately 80%.

Wearable Fitness Trackers: Are We Placing Too Much Faith in Them?

By

Tafari Mbadiwe

The utility and effectiveness of wearable fitness devices are discussed in a clinician’s opinion piece.

Practice Managers Can Help Physician Group Grow, Thrive

By

Tammy Worth

Practice managers can either be beneficial to a practice, or add unneeded stress.

Targeted Interventions Effectively Address Medical Overuse

By

Laurel Ranger

Medical overuse can be reduced by involving patients in shared-decision making.

Is it Time for the Independent Physician to Stop Fighting the System?

By

Jordan Grumet

Independent physicians need to stop fighting the system.