When it comes to diagnosing vasculitis; understanding how to interpret a negative ANCA test is important. The truth is, that tests like...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be challenging to manage, but it’s important to recognize that this condition varies significantly from...

Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), also known as temporal arteritis, is an inflammatory condition affecting the blood vessels, primarily the...

If you've recently had a blood test that showed a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) or another autoantibody, you might be wondering...

Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune condition that often goes undiagnosed, especially in its milder forms. It primarily affects...

Psoriasis is a common skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide, but what many may not know is that it can also be linked...

Ankylosing spondylitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in the spine. The word “ankylosing” refers to...

Drug-induced lupus is a type of lupus that’s triggered by certain medications. It mimics the symptoms of lupus but is caused by drugs...

Vasculitis is a complex condition characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, potentially affecting various...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) encompasses conditions like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, which involve chronic inflammation...

It's important to understand that the treatment approach depends on how scleroderma presents itself. You can check out our previous blog...

Scleroderma, a condition that affects many aspects of a person's health, from the skin to internal organs. It’s, derived from Greek roots...

Question: "I have psoriatic arthritis and I've been on seven different biologics. Why can't I achieve remission?" It's unfortunate and...

If you've been diagnosed with a rheumatologic condition like rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you've probably heard the term "DMARDs." But what...

Let’s talk about mixed connective tissue disorder (MCTD), a fascinating and complex condition within the realm of rheumatologic...

This blog entry is coming from a conversation between Dr. Isabelle Amigues, your friendly rheumatologist based in Denver, Colorado, with...