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Spread The Love This Valentine's Day

Valentine's day is traditionally for lovers, but this year I want to spread the love. My husband will get special attention this year, as he does every year, but I think I have enough love to expand the scope of this upcoming celebration of caring for others.   A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the privilege of visiting an elderly lady in... Read moreChevron
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The Month Ahead: Matters of the Heart (and Body)

No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.                                 - John Donne, 1624   When the last time anyone... Read moreChevron
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Research Study in Houston, TX

Hi all - we are currently conducting a Rheumatoid Arthritis clinical research study in Houston (TX). This is a time for a chance to take part in a research study to optimize a long-term treatment for your Rheumatoid Arthritis. You will receive study medication at no cost and compensation is also available for both time and travel. If you live in... Read moreChevron
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Musician, Patient Advocate, Author of 'Brass and Ivory' blog, and Founder of the 'Carnival of MS Bloggers'

Chronic Bleeding, Autoimmune Disease, and Blood Transfusions

We didn’t realize just how ill my mother was.  As my mother walked into the emergency department, her shockingly low hemoglobin (Hb) level was 3.5 g/dL.  Normal hemoglobin levels for a woman range from 12.0 to 16.0 g/dL.  The nurse confided that she had never seen such low hemoglobin in a person who was conscious much less... Read moreChevron
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RA & Preventative Health Screening: Pap Tests & Mammograms

This is the first post in a series on preventative health care for people living with RA. Today's post is about women's healthcare, marking Cervical Health Awareness Month and the coming weeks will explore colonoscopies, endoscopies, bone density test and stress tests.   It is an unfortunate fact that many people with RA have gaps in their... Read moreChevron

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