Diana Girnita MD, PhD Founder of Rheumatologist Oncall

  TIP OF THE WEEK IN RHEUMATOLOGY Did you know? Rheumatoid arthritis is not a genetic transmitted disease, but there is a clear predisposition to develop this disease if you have it in the family. If you notice symptoms of inflammatory arthritis ask your patients about their family history or encourage them to see a rheumatologist early in their disease and get proper treatment! If you need any help,  please consider referring your patients to Dr. Girnita's online practice. Rheumatologist Oncall Office phone: 1-650-479-4076 drg@rheumatologistoncall.com https://dianagirnitamd.com

  TIP OF THE WEEK IN RHEUMATOLOGY Did you know? Rheumatoid arthritis can affect MALES too! Be aware, it is most frequent in females, but males too. Do not disregard the symptoms in bilateral joints in males. If not treated early and aggressively in the first 2 years of disease can distort the joints. Encourage your patients to see a rheumatologist early in their disease and get proper treatment! If you need any help,  please consider referring your patients to Dr. Girnita's online practice. Rheumatologist Oncall Office phone: 1-650-479-4076 drg@rheumatologistoncall.com https://dianagirnitamd.com

  TIP OF THE WEEK IN RHEUMATOLOGY Did you know? Rheumatoid arthritis is one the most frequent autoimmune diseases? Most of the time patients present to the doctor for bilateral and symmetrical involvement of the hands. If not treated early and aggressively in the first 2 years of disease can distort the joints. Encourage your patients to see a rheumatologist early in their disease and get proper treatment! If you need any help,  please consider referring your patients to Dr. Girnita's online practice. Rheumatologist Oncall Office phone: 1-650-479-4076 drg@rheumatologistoncall.com https://dianagirnitamd.com

  TIP OF THE WEEK IN RHEUMATOLOGY Did you know that patients with   Rheumatoid arthritis have an increased risk of OSTEOPOROSIS ? Inflammation and use of steroids accelerates the risk for osteoporosis. The better disease is controlled, the lower their risk of osteoporosis is!!! Encourage your patients to see a rheumatologist early in their disease and get proper treatment! If you need any help,  please consider referring your patients to Dr. Girnita's online practice. Rheumatologist Oncall Office phone: 1-650-479-4076 drg@rheumatologistoncall.com https://dianagirnitamd.com

  TIP OF THE WEEK IN RHEUMATOLOGY Did you know that patients with   Rheumatoid arthritis have an increased cardiovascular risk ? YES, patients with rheumatoid arthritis can have a 50% increased risk of dying of a cardiovascular event. Sometimes excessive use of NSAIDs and corticosteroids can add up to this increased risk. Encourage your patients to see a rheumatologist early in their disease and get proper treatment! The article is linked to the picture below. If you need any help,  please consider referring your patients to Dr. Girnita's online practice. Rheumatologist Oncall Office phone: 1-650-479-4076 drg@rheumatologistoncall.com https://dianagirnitamd.com

  TIP OF THE WEEK IN RHEUMATOLOGY Did you know that  patients that are on statins develop less   Rheumatoid arthritis ? This might be related to the anti-inflammatory properties of STATINS. The article is linked to the picture below. If you need any help,  please consider referring your patients to Dr. Girnita's online practice. Rheumatologist Oncall Office phone: 1-650-479-4076 drg@rheumatologistoncall.com https://dianagirnitamd.com