A study lead by Lisa Christopher-Stine, M.D., M.P.H. identified “Hiker’s Feet” as a new skin finding in some patients with inflammatory muscle disease (myositis).
Joint Injections 101
Dr. Myma Albayda with the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center highlights what’s involved in a joint injection.
LEAP: Winter 2017
In this issue of LEAP you can read about our precision approach to an increasingly common illness, gout, to a rare illness linked to Sjögren’s, and to cancer patients who are developing some autoimmune-mediated complications. And we are especially excited to share with you a tremendous breakthrough in understanding how rheumatoid arthritis begins.
Improving Immunization Rates in Adults with Rheumatic Diseases
Vaccines have been scientifically proven to save lives, increase lifespans, and maintain quality of life. Currently, only 39% of adults receive an annual flu shot. There are specific steps that can be taken to improve the vaccination rate. This is especially important in the immuno-compromised population.
Research Updates from ACR 2016
Each year members of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology team attend The American College of Rheumatology Conference. This year, we had the chance to connect with a few of our team members to discuss the research they presented at ACR 2016.
Meet Laura Manning, RN
Laura is the nurse coordinator for the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center working as a liaison between patients and physicians at the center.
Meet Victoria Ruffing, RN, CCRP
Victoria is the Director of Patient Education and Director of Nursing at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center.
Meet Tony Keyes – Research Program Manager for Johns Hopkins Rheumatology
Anthony Keyes is the Research Program Manager at the Johns Hopkins Division of Rheumatology. Watch this video to learn about how he helps with research in our division.
Meet Our Team – Dr. John Aucott of the Lyme Disease Clinical Research Center
Dr. Aucott is the Director of the recently launched Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Clinical Research center. He shares his interest in Lyme Disease research and how he came to join the team at Johns Hopkins Rheumatology.
