AARA News
Weather changes fail to impact risks for osteoarthritis pain, rheumatoid arthritis
Weather changes are not risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis or knee, hip or low back pain, but do appear to influence gout flares, according to a meta-analysis published in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism.
“The weather is frequently blamed for changes in musculoskeletal health,” Manuela L. Ferreira, PhD, of the University of Sydney, told Healio. “However, this belief is not consistently supported by research.”
Drug costs and nocebo risks: Navigating the Humira ‘biosimilar boom’ 1 year later
The first Humira biosimilar hit the U.S. market a little over a year ago. Since then, a total of nine biosimilars for Humira (adalimumab, AbbVie) have launched, including two with interchangeable status. However, despite promises of greater competition and reduced prices, it remains to be seen, now a full year from the launch of Amjevita (adalimumab-atto, Amgen) in January 2023, what impact these drugs will — or can — have on the U.S. pharmaceutical market and drug pricing system.
AARA Welcomes Dr. Amer Al-Khoudari to New Chandler, Arizona Location
We are proud to announce the introduction of Dr. Amer Al-Khoudari and Physician Assistant Daniel Kraus to our esteemed rheumatology provider team at Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates. The addition of Dr. Al-Khoudari allows us to expand our access and care for more patients in Chandler, San Tan Valley and across the East Valley. We look forward to caring for new rheumatology patients and those already established with Dr. Al-Khoudari.
Dr. Al-Khoudari received his medical degree from the University of Damascus in Syria, then relocated to complete his internal medicine residency at the University of Toledo/OH. He continued to pursue his chosen specialty by completing a rheumatology fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He’s board certified in rheumatology.
Dr. Al-Khoudari practiced as a chief hospitalist at Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon . He also served as a staff hospitalist at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington, before moving to Oklahoma to join the University of Oklahoma as an assistant professor in hospital medicine. While there, he graduated from the OU Leadership Academy Program.
After moving to Arizona in 2015, Dr. Al-Khoudari established his own practice at Arizona Arthritis Clinic, PLLC, serving the community of Arizona until he merged with AARA as of October 2023.
We welcome Dr. Al-Khoudari’s tenure and experience in the field of rheumatology. We look forward to his bright, successful future with us here at AARA for many years to come!
Congratulations Dr. Sharobeem for Community Choice: Healthcare Professionals Award
Congratulations to Andrew Sharobeem, DO, FACR, for being recognized as an Outstanding Healthcare Professional by the community at the EDS Global Learning Conference last week!
Dr. Sharobeem, was honored at the Ehlers-Danlos Society’s 2023 Global Learning Conference with the distinguished Community Choice: Healthcare Professionals Award.
This award is voted for by the community and colleagues, honoring healthcare professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to supporting patients and who are working for awareness and education for the wider community.
Dr. Sharobeem is a passionate advocate of EDS awareness and education, haven given an educational lecture on EDS at AARA’s latest All-Staff meeting. We are glad to see him recognized for his proven efforts in and out of the practice and proud to call him an esteemed member of our team. Kudos @doctadrew_!
