Rheumatology Simplified

09/12/2026

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2853931

09/05/2026

This week, I moved on to my next phase in life, as a clinician and director of unit and clinic at OMRF , Oklahoma city, where I look forward to establish a myositis cohort and clinical research database. Last 7 years in life, I was blessed with an amazing workplace and the best colleagues Ohio State Rheumatology- grateful for the mentorship from Wael Jarjour and the support and friendship from my colleagues. Also happy to see the amazing progress we achieved, including getting ranked among the top 15 best U.S. News Health .During thai transition phase, I will continue my myositis clinic and at Ohio State Rheumatology - where I will see patients once a month. As I step down from the role as the director of clinical operations, I wish the very best to my friend Nina Couette who is taking over that role.

08/17/2026

(sold as Vyvgart) works by blocking a natural protein called the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) to rapidly lower harmful antibody levels in your blood.
Glad to contribute to this trial as a site PI Ohio State Rheumatology

08/07/2026

07/23/2026

Hearty congratulations our fellow Ohio State Rheumatology and my mentee Dr.Ujjwal Madan - on successfully earning both the USSONAR and certifications.This is an outstanding achievement—especially for a first-year .I couldn’t be prouder of her hard work and perseverance. Wishing her continued success as she continues to excel in rheumatology and musculoskeletal ultrasound!

07/15/2026

This clinical trial is being conducted to evaluate the effect of omega-3 fatty acid (O3FA) supplementation (fish oil) on myositis disease activity and quality of life in adult patients with mild to moderately active Dermatomyositis (DM)/Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM). The study will also examine the results of following a healthy diet pattern with O3FA supplements or placebo capsules in adult patients with DM/JDM. Researchers believe that fish oil may decrease dermatomyositis disease activity and improve muscle strength.

07/03/2026

Grateful to have completed the Faculty Leadership Institute (FLI) at The Ohio State University. Thank you to the OSU FAME team for creating such a thoughtful and inspiring program and Ohio State Rheumatology / Ohio State Wexner Medical Center for investing in the growth of faculty. ❤️

One of my biggest takeaways is that leadership training isn’t just for those with a leadership title. It’s for anyone who wants to communicate better, build stronger relationships, make wiser decisions, and grow both personally and professionally. The lessons from this course will stay with me far beyond the classroom and will shape how I approach my work, my colleagues, and everyday life.

Here’s to being a lifelong learner. 🌱✨

06/29/2026

has been a passion of mine since my mother was diagnosed with ILD related to RA. (called ILD) is one of the most serious complications of some

I am so glad I got involved with the - ILD working group mctcmyositis ,as I get to work with amazing collaborators around the world.

Despite its clinical importance, there is still no universally accepted definition of lung disease in myositis- IIM-ILD which is a major barrier for cohort development, study comparability, clinical trials, and patient stratification.

Happy to share our systematic review protocol, describing our planned approach to systematically reviewing current definitions of IIM-ILD across adult and juvenile studies and to help inform future consensus-based nomenclature (link in the comments).

This work would not have been possible without the commitment and contributions of all colleagues involved in this international collaborative effort.Thanks Kostas Triantafyllias , Elena Joerns and Faye Pais for leading us on this significant project. Thank you Ohio State Rheumatology for supporting my research efforts!

06/19/2026

Recently I saw a patient who developed 1-2 years after getting great implants. “There has been growing, yet inconsistent, evidence of inflammatory disease associated with . The pathophysiology is not well understood, but the concept of /inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) suggests an exaggerated hypersensitivity to silicone.Many rheumatological diseases have been associated with silicone implants, but a causal relationship has not well been established.A cross-sectional study found a higher likelihood of autoimmune/rheumaticdiseases including sarcoidosis, in patients with silicone implants,but data remains anecdotal regarding management and clinical response to removal.”

06/11/2026

A picture for my soul…🥰