Translational research is designed to investigate a particular disease process to achieve an improved outcome for patients. Here are some insights into how to bring together the right people for a research team and keep that team focused…
Karen Appold is an award-winning journalist based in Lehigh Valley, Pa. She earned a B.A. in English (writing) from Penn State University and has more than 20 years of editorial experience. Karen has been a full-time freelance medical writer and editor since 2003. She works for a variety of medical organizations, businesses and media.
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Tips for Physicians to Stay Focused at Work
All day, technology dings and beeps, phones buzz, staff members need just a moment of your time, and personal issues linger in the back of your mind. With all of the interruptions and potential distractions that occur throughout a day, how do rheumatologists stay focused on patient encounters and work responsibilities? “Arriving at work early…
What Makes an Effective Department Head?
If you’re aspiring to lead a rheumatology department, you will need more than what you learned in medical school. Beyond expertly treating patients and participating in research, these leaders must also understand management, mentorship and problem solving, as well as the business of running a successful department…
Just You & the Patient: Tips to Stay Focused at Work
Ringing phones, patient emergencies, staff interruptions—rheumatologists work amidst distraction all day. Here are some practical and personal tips on how to stay focused on your patients…
Eat to Fight Inflammation & Promote Weight Loss
Managing weight loss through diet may help patients with rheumatic disease reduce inflammation. Here are some strategies on weight loss and eating for rheumatologists and patients…
How to Save Money on Overhead Expenses
Running a rheumatology practice can be expensive. Here are some tips to save money on expenses, while still investing in the growth of your practice and avoiding penny pinching…
Tips for Recruiting Rheumatologists
Rheumatology is facing a clinician shortage, so attracting the right candidate for your practice may require an aggressive strategy, from recruiting right out of fellowship programs to offering student loan repayment and flexible work schedules…
Help Pediatric Patients Overcome Pain & Anxiety
Pediatric rheumatology patients present unique challenges. According to Kyla Driest, MD, MEd, using age and temperament appropriate methods, such as distraction or icing, may help children manage pain and ease anxiety…
Demand for Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Is on the Rise
In the next five to 10 years, the frequency of revision total knee arthroplasty is expected to grow 600%, due to the rise in obesity in the U.S. population and increase in primary knee replacement surgeries. Physicians can use different tools to help decrease the risk of premature implant failure and improve patient outcome…
How to Build a Patient Base
Building a patient base takes more than marketing your rheumatology services. According to Jessica Chapman, MD, cultivating trust and communication between referring physicians and potential patients is critical…
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