The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center is a specialty care and research center focused on rare diseases. The goal of the JHVC Research Programs is to provide personalized medicine. This center is currently recruiting patients to help advance the understanding of vasculitis diseases. If you’re interested in learning more about our research programs, head to www.hopkinsvasculitis.org/
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Using Mind and Body Practices to Improve Day-to-Day Living with Psoriatic Arthritis
Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation, and acupuncture are some of the mind and body practices that have been found to be beneficial for those with arthritis. Always discuss with your doctor before starting these activities. In this video, Dr. Dana DiRenzo discusses the different mind and body practices that may be beneficial to a patient with psoriatic arthritis.
Can Complementary and Alternative Medicines be Beneficial in Treating Psoriatic Arthritis?
There are many herbs and supplements that have been found to be beneficial in curbing arthritis pain, however, you should always be mindful of the potential risks and side effects. In this video, Dr. Dana DiRenzo discusses the different complementary and alternative medicines that may be beneficial to a patient with psoriatic arthritis.
Transforming Lyme Disease Research at Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center
Established in the spring of 2015, the Johns Hopkins Lyme Disease Research Center is the first research center in a major department of medicine in the United States focused on patient-based research in all aspects of Lyme disease. The mission of the Center is to understand and urgently address the varied manifestations of Lyme disease and translate our pioneering multi-disciplinary research into improved patient care, education, and health outcomes. By improving the understanding of the causes and complex biologic processes of Lyme disease, we strive for a future where more accurate diagnoses and effective treatments bring new hope to Lyme disease patients and their families.