Dr. Isabelle AmiguesOct 153 min readUnderstanding Autoantibodies: What A Positive Result Really MeansIf you've recently had a blood test that showed a positive antinuclear antibody (ANA) or another autoantibody, you might be wondering...
Dr. Isabelle AmiguesJul 23 min readScleroderma: Diagnosis and TreatmentIt's important to understand that the treatment approach depends on how scleroderma presents itself. You can check out our previous blog...
Dr. Isabelle AmiguesJun 52 min readUnderstanding Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (MCTD): Diagnosis and VariationsLet’s talk about mixed connective tissue disorder (MCTD), a fascinating and complex condition within the realm of rheumatologic...
Dr. Isabelle AmiguesMay 293 min readExploring Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder (UCTD)Today, we are discussing a condition known as Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disorder (UCTD). This topic was inspired by a question...
Isabelle AmiguesAug 7, 20233 min readAchieving Disease Remission and Investing in Your Health!It is my pleasure to delve into the importance of achieving disease remission as quickly as possible, especially in rheumatologic...
Isabelle AmiguesJul 27, 20233 min readI am starting Methotrexate, what should I know?What Side Effects can Methotrexate lead to and how to prevent them: Gastrointestinal Symptoms: Methotrexate may cause nausea, abdominal...
Isabelle AmiguesMar 6, 20233 min readWhat you should know about ANA One of the most common consult of a rheumatologist is the evaluation of a patient with a positive ANA. A lot of my colleagues complain...