Rheumatology Patient Education | Duluth, MN

Medical illustration for an article about B-cell depletion in lupus nephritis.

Know when CD20 B-cell depletion fits lupus nephritis: rituximab vs obinutuzumab, class III-V timing, 2024 ACR guidance, risks, and measurable response goals.

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Patient Education, Rheumatology

What to Expect at Your First Rheumatology Visit

Patient Education, Rheumatology / Dr. Adam Elisha, DO

What to Expect at Your First Rheumatology Visit Most patients arrive at their first rheumatology appointment carrying two things: a

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Autoimmune Conditions, Diagnostics and Testing

Positive ANA Test: What It Means and What Comes Next

Autoimmune Conditions, Diagnostics and Testing / Dr. Adam Elisha, DO

Positive ANA Test: What It Means and What Comes Next A positive antinuclear antibody test can create more anxiety than

Medical illustration for lupus monitoring with complement levels.

Autoimmune Conditions, Diagnostics and Testing

What complement levels actually tell us in lupus

Autoimmune Conditions, Diagnostics and Testing / Dr. Adam Elisha, DO

Low C3/C4 in lupus can signal kidney flares—but not alone. Learn how trends, urinalysis, anti-dsDNA and 2023 EULAR guidance shape care—and when to seek care.

Medical illustration for an article about when to see a rheumatologist.

Patient Education, Rheumatology

10 Signs You Should See a Rheumatologist

Patient Education, Rheumatology / Dr. Adam Elisha, DO

Not sure if your joint pain, fatigue, or swelling warrants a specialist? Dr. Adam Elisha, DO, a board-certified rheumatologist in Duluth, MN, shares 10 warning signs that it is time to get evaluated.