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Nurse Manager
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center

About Victoria Ruffing, RN

Ms. Ruffing has been a member of the Arthritis Center since 2000, currently serving as the Nurse Manager. She is a critical member of our patient care team.

Vaccinations for the Arthritis Patient

January 27, 2016 By Victoria Ruffing, RN

Vaccinations for the Arthritis Patient

To give your immune system a fighting chance with inflammatory arthritis such as psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, it is important that you get regular vaccinations and stay up to date with them.

Side Effects of Biologic Medications

January 12, 2016 By Victoria Ruffing, RN

Side Effects of Biologic Medications

One of the biggest questions we hear from our patients relates to the side effects of their medications. Here are some common side effects that you should know about with biologic medications.

Risks and Benefits of Biologic Medications

January 4, 2016 By Victoria Ruffing, RN

Risks and Benefits of Biologic Medications

Victoria Ruffing, RN, CCRP discusses the risks and benefits of biologic medications for rheumatic disease patients.

Apremilast (Otezla) approved by FDA

April 28, 2014 By Victoria Ruffing, RN

Apremilast (Otezla) approved by FDA

Apremilast (Otezla®) received FDA approval on March 21, 2014 for the treatment of adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA). It is the first oral medication in the U.S. with an approved indication for the treatment of PsA. The recommended dose is 30 mg BID

OTREXUP™ (methotrexate) injection approved by the FDA

October 21, 2013 By Victoria Ruffing, RN

OTREXUP™ (methotrexate) injection approved by the FDA

OTREXUP™ (methotrexate) injection was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

It is indicated for adults with severe, active rheumatoid arthritis, or children with active polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis who have failed first line therapies. It is also indicated for severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis.

Seasonal Flu & Novel H1N1 Flu Vaccinations – 2009 / 2010

October 12, 2009 By Victoria Ruffing, RN

Clifton Bingham, MD and Vicky Ruffing, RN discuss the Seasonal and Novel N1N1 flu and potential impact on the rheumatology community. Information is focused on the immunizations, delivery systems, and targeted populations.

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I can’t be a runner because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), right?

Dr. Manno discusses running and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Is it an option for the RA patient?

For Exercise to Be Effective, Do I Have to Work Out Seven Days a Week?

Dr. Manno dispels the myth that you have to workout hours a day, seven days a week for exercise to be beneficial.

Don’t I Have to Lose Weight for Exercise to Have Health Benefits?

Dr. Rebecca Manno answers if weight loss is necessary for exercise to have health benefits.

I am fatigued, won’t exercise make it worse?

When it comes to exercise, an area of concern for some patients is fatigue, doesn’t exercise make you more tired? Here is what Dr. Manno has

Is Aerobic Exercise the Best Overall Exercise for Arthritis

Finding the right type of exercise is important for those with arthritis. Two main areas of exercise are aerobic exercise and resistance

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