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- The Best of Times and Yet the Worst of TimesGreear, Emma; Kazmi, Taskeen R.; Bankole, Adegbenga A. (Cureus, 2021-12-07)Young adults represent a vulnerable population for multiple reasons. This time in an individual's life coincides with many personal and professional changes and challenges. Some individuals may embrace the change, but for those with a chronic illness, this transition may be difficult. As one is navigating decisions that will ultimately impact their future, they must also navigate changes related to their healthcare. Here, we discuss a case involving a transition from a pediatric to an adult rheumatology clinic and the impact on the patient. This case will highlight some of the challenges patients face and will explore how this process could be improved for our patients. For many young individuals, this is the best of times as they are transitioning to an adult but also the worst of times as they must now make adult decisions with adult consequences.
- A Case of Hyperviscosity Syndrome in Rheumatoid ArthritisShah, Viraj; Husain, Hyder; Bankole, Adegbenga; Kazmi, Taskeen; Greear, Emma; Henderson, Carl (American College of Physicians, 2023-05-01)Hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS) is a rare complication of bothmonoclonal and polyclonal disorders associated with elevation of immunoglobulins. Here, we describe a female patient who presented with shortness of breath and a history of seropositive rheumatoid arthritis with deformities, significant barriers to care, and poor therapeutic adherence. Her rheumatoid factor titer was greater than 1000 kIU/L, and she had an elevated serum viscosity level with her presentation consistent with HVS which improved significantly after therapeutic plasmapheresis. Our case highlights the presentation of rare but potentially life-threatening HVS that can occur in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disorder.