We often hear patients ask how they got an immune-mediated condition. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks…
RSV is a seasonal virus that can cause serious lung infections, especially in young children under 2 years old and…
In the summer, we wrote about the newest pneumococcal vaccine approved in the United States. It is now available in…
As newer biologic medicines can be incredibly useful in managing many conditions (e.g. immune-mediated, bone disorders, diabetes), their use can…
Living with an immune-mediated condition can be a difficult journey with many different treatments. For instance, patients with rheumatoid arthritis may begin…
Cancer treatments have greatly evolved to offer better results with fewer adverse effects. A newer family, called Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors…
Vaccines are important in protecting us from many types of bacterial pneumonia, which can lead to serious illness including hospitalization…
Last month we celebrated World Hepatitis Day. At Charlton Health, we are pleased to provide treatment for Hepatitis C and…
Certain autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis affect minority groups more than others.…
Traveling can be an exciting adventure, but if you’re on biologic medication for an autoimmune condition, it requires some extra…