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New Rheumatoid Arthritis Remission Criteria

February 9, 2011May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 17 Comments American College of Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials, Rheumatoid arthritis remission

One of the most fascinating things at ACR last November was the multi-presentation session on the last day focusing on creating Rheumatoid Arthritis remission criteria. We literally sat on the edge of our seats and took notes about the assorted characterizations of RA remission that have been used concurrently over the last couple of decades,...Continue reading 17 Comments » Read more

The Beginning of an RA Clinical Trial Journey

December 10, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 30 Comments Courage & living with RA, CRP, Professional patient, Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials

An RA clinical trial coordinator tests my talents I’ve always had some special talents. Like …making things look easy …making strangers smile ...keeping secrets. More superpowers? Sometimes, I can make everyone mad at once…with a clear conscience …and everyone’s best interest at heart. It’s not easy, but I manage. My most special skill? Just look at the genius...Continue reading 30 Comments » Read more

All I Want for Christmas Is My CRP

December 3, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 35 Comments Blood test for RA/ Rheumatoid Disease, CRP, Research on Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinical Trials, Talking to doctors

I thought I’d finally gotten out of Rheumatoid Arthritis / CRP purgatory, but I was wrong. I got an early Christmas present after I got back from the ACR meeting, I got a certified letter from my rheum doc. It said I couldn’t have any more Actemra infusions because my insurance company would not pay properly. It...Continue reading 35 Comments » Read more