Could Psoriatic Arthritis be causing my skin problems?

    with Dr. Rick C. Chatwell
    March 23, 2015
    Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Rick Chatwell discusses psoriatic arthritis, which was first described in 1818. Psoriasis is present in 1 to 3 percent of the population, and 10 to 30 percent of people with psoriasis develop an associated arthritis, although the...
    Categorized in:

    Baby, it’s cold outside!

    with Kristin A. Twidwell, PA-C
    March 23, 2015
    Kristin Twidwell, PA-C, hosted "Baby, it's cold outside!'" during a free public seminar on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Cold temps and weather changes can negatively impact people dealing with arthritis. This seminar discussed ways to ease aching joints when weather...
    Categorized in: , ,

    Getting a closer look with Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

    with Dr. Melvin A. Churchill
    March 23, 2015
    Board-certified rheumatologist Dr. Melvin Churchill discusses the benefits of ultrasound-guided needle diagnostic approaches to joints. Musculoskeletal ultrasound allows doctors to examine the dynamics of the anatomy with more accuracy and comfort than with previous techniques. 23:44
    Categorized in:

    When your back hurts, everything hurts.

    with Dr. Melvin A. Churchill
    September 18, 2014
    Dr. Melvin A. Churchill discusses ankylosing spondylitis, a connective tissue disease that starts with inflammation and can lead to fusion of the spine. In addition to back pain, 42 percent of sufferers have other symptoms such as arthritis or psoriasis....
    Categorized in:

    Patient Portal Now Available!

    June 4, 2014
    The Arthritis Center of Nebraska's Web-based Patient Portal lets patients and our doctors and staff communicate easily, safely and securely over the Internet. Patients are given secure passwords that allow them to log into our system to see their own...
    Categorized in:

    Understanding Gout

    with Dr. Melvin A. Churchill
    April 17, 2014
    For centuries Gout has been inaccurately portrayed as the "disease of kings," because gout has long been associated with the kind of overindulgence in food and wine that only the rich and powerful could afford. But the fact is that...
    Categorized in:

    Discussing Fibromyalgia

    April 17, 2014
    I am frequently asked to distinguish between arthritis conditions and chronic pain related to fibromyalgia. Learning more about fibromyalgia (FM) will help patients cope with their pain. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia just means "I hurt all over, and I have...
    Categorized in:

    Discussing SLE (Lupus)

    April 17, 2014
    I am particularly interested in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Systemic lupus erythematosus is also known as the great mimic. This disease can affect almost any...
    Categorized in: