Shingles, or Herpes Zoster, is the “reawakening” of the Chicken Pox virus, which could become a serious complication for those with autoimmune diseases. Dr. Chris Mecoli explains what Shingles is, how it presents, and how one can take preventative measures against it.
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.
Nurse Vicky Ruffing and Dr. Erika Darrah speak about the existing barriers of immunizations, as well as why it is so important for people with a rheumatic disease to keep up to date with their vaccines.
Clinical Director Dr. Laura Hummers walks us through the patient experience for newcomers visiting our clinic. Watch to learn the step by step process you should expect during your appointment!
“What happens to my sample once I agree to use it towards research?” you may ask… Take a look as numerous doctors and researchers explain the process step by step, from gathering your information in a clinic, to performing specific tests in the laboratory for data collection, to publishing research results and sharing them with medical professionals. Check out this exciting process!
Mr. Keyes, the Research Program Manager for the Division of Rheumatology, works very closely with the research staff to make sure research is being done ethically and according to the protocol. The research done here at Hopkins involves an entire team of principal investigators, research coordinators and assistants and laboratory scientists and it’s his job to keep them all in protocol check.
