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Rheumatology Patients on Immunosuppressive Medications Qualify for Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose
The American College of Rheumatology has issued a press release announcing The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommending rheumatology patients on some immunosuppressive medications qualify for a third...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
A chronic disorder, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is still without a cure, but researchers and scientists work on developing new rheumatoid arthritis treatment every day. Early treatment and lifestyle choices can help reduce the risk of severe joint damage and limit the...
Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment
Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare form of arthritis that mainly affects your spine. As an inflammatory disease, ankylosing spondylitis causes stiffness and inflammation and can lead to ankylosis (a new bone formation in the spine). While there is currently no cure for...
How to Maintain A Good Quality of Life With Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms & Other Chronic Illnesses
For many, getting diagnosed with a chronic illness can feel like a death sentence. Dreams and aspirations no longer seem realistic or achievable. The pockets of joy found in day-to-day life are seemingly wiped away in an instant. People suffering from rheumatoid...
Risk Factors and Ankylosing Spondylitis Causes
Rheumatic diseases aren't always fully understood. When patients who suffer from ankylosing spondylitis and other inflammatory disorders need answers, they're the ones who pay the price. About 1% of Americans suffer from ankylosing spondylitis (AS), though researchers...
Why Is A Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Study Beneficial To Patients With Chronic Illness?
How Can A Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Study Benefit Patients With Chronic Illness? Patients with chronic illnesses, such as those with rheumatoid arthritis, suffer every day. But many of those patients don’t know about the opportunities available to them that not...
Developing Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms
As we age, we start experiencing more health issues. Doctor appointments become more frequent. The key to health is paying attention to what your body is telling you. If you’re experiencing abnormalities in the way you feel and function, you need to see a professional...
Response to Governor Abbott’s 3/2 Press Conference
On March 2nd, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order (GA-34) lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing the capacity of all businesses in the state to 100%. Advanced Rheumatology of Houston will continue to follow the health and safety guidelines...
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions
COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs Click the button below to learn our answers to many frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.Note: the last update to these FAQs was made on January 5th, 2024.
COVID-19 Vaccine in Autoimmune Diseases & Patients on Immunosuppressive Drugs
