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Victoria Ruffing

Victoria Ruffing is a Nurse Manager at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. She is currently involved in both clinical practice and rheumatology research. Victoria is actively involved in both professional and patient education. She is a contributing member to the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Education Website and has spoken at numerous seminars designed for patients. In the professional education arena, Victoria designs continuing education courses for healthcare professionals interested in rheumatology. She is a national speaker for nurse education programs. Victoria was a consulting editor for Clinical Care in the Rheumatic Diseases, 3rd Edition for which she received the prestigious President’s Award from the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals in 2006.

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Latest contributions from Victoria Ruffing

Victoria Ruffing

06-07-2022 | JAK inhibitors | Ask the expert | Video

How to talk to patients about JAK inhibitor safety

Following the results of the ORAL Surveillance trial, which demonstrated increased rates of adverse events in people taking JAK inhibitors, Victoria Ruffing provides guidance on how to talk to patients about the risks associated with these medications.

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01-02-2019 | Quality of life | Podcast | Video

Talking to patients about work

In this Medicine Matters rheumatology podcast, Editorial Board member Victoria Ruffing discusses the impact that musculoskeletal diseases can have on work, and the various recommendations and resources that can help patients to remain in the workplace.


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04-01-2019 | Quality of life | Podcast | Video

Talking to patients about sleep

In this Medicine Matters rheumatology podcast, Editorial Board member Victoria Ruffing discusses the causes of sleep problems in patients with rheumatic diseases, the impact these may have on symptoms and quality of life, and strategies to help patients manage their sleep.

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27-03-2018 | Biosimilars | Podcast | Video

Talking to patients about biosimilar drugs

In this medwireNews podcast, Editorial Board member Victoria Ruffing discusses how to talk to patients about biosimilar drugs, and outlines questions and concerns they may have.