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Dr. Rami Eltaraboulsi Joins Rheumatology Leaders on Capitol Hill To Advocate for Patient Access to Care and Solutions to Workforce Shortage

September 17, 2019
More than 100 physicians, advocates and patients recently met with members of Congress, asking them to support bills that would reform insurance practices that can delay patients' access to medicines.

NPR’s “Morning Edition” Interviews Kirsten Ambrose Regarding the Ability of Physical Activity To Reduce Chronic Pain

September 9, 2019
The latest research shows that exercise can not only build strength and reduce inflammation, it can also help the body to produce natural pain reducing chemicals and activate pain reducing mechanisms in the body.

“The Curbsiders” Podcast For Physicians Features Dr. Beth Jonas as Leading Lupus Expert

September 9, 2019
The podcast focuses heavily on best practices in diagnosing patients with this often difficult-to-diagnose disease, as well as the basic of treatment for patients.

Combined Therapy For RA May Help Speed Remission

August 23, 2019
Researchers, including Katrina Donahue, MD, and Beth Jonas, MD, analyzed results from 22 studies to support combination therapy as a way improve outcomes for some rheumatoid arthritis patients.

Dr. Brian Diekman’s Lab Develops a Novel Way to Rapidly ‘Age’ Cartilage Tissue, Facilitating Search for New Osteoarthritis Therapies

August 14, 2019
Chondrocytes became senescent (cellular state associated with aging), and were then targeted for elimination to protect surrounding cartilage.

NPR Quotes Onyinye Iweala, MD, PhD, as a Topic Expert Regarding “Sesame” Food Allergy Prevalence

August 12, 2019
Dr. Iweala commented on data that has been recently published in JAMA regarding sesame allergies, which may factor into potential food labelling for this ingredient.

Drs. Saira Sheikh and Mildred Kwan Receive $70K Pfizer Grant to Improve Awareness of Pneumococcal Immunization Among Patients With Immunocompromising Conditions

July 30, 2019
Dr. Sheikh is Lead Principal Investigator (PI), and Dr. Kwan is Co-PI for immunization awareness project.

Dr. Beth Jonas Featured as a “Master Clinician” in Rheumatology Article Focused on Providing Exceptional Patient Care

July 29, 2019
Dr. Jonas addresses key methods for dealing with the uniquely challenging nature of diagnosing and treating rheumatologic diseases.

Dr. Amanda Nelson Interviewed by Rheumatology News Outlet Regarding The Latest Shifts in Uses of Imaging Technologies

July 19, 2019
The news article explores the pros, cons, opportunities and challenges presented by various modalities.

Welcome to our 2019 Rheumatology and Allergy/Immunology Fellows!

July 16, 2019
We extend a hearty welcome to our new Rheumatology Fellows: Amanda Lusa, MD; and Enid Sun, MD, MPH; as well as our Allergy/Immunology Fellows; Olivia Francis, MD; and Stephen Schworer, MD, PhD.