08 Sep 2016 |
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Dalbeth cautions about Rx asymptomatic hyperuricemia W/ ULT; such pts may be at higher risk of allopurinol toxicity https://t.co/pWcP6wI7ea |
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16 Sep 2016 |
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Long-term colchicine may be associated with lower rates of MI, but higher rates of GI adverse events. https://t.co/KtuOonOMci |
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19 Sep 2016 |
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DECT imaging studies in gout patients shows that Erosions occur from the outside in (not inside out as in RA). https://t.co/WzHfjYIXQv |
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21 Sep 2016 |
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Nurses Health Study shows women w/ gout have 38% increased risk hip fractures. https://t.co/MxZeMA5Tho |
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22 Sep 2016 |
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Pegloticase failure linked to PEG Abs - may be improved/tolerated by concomitant Imuran - interesting case report https://t.co/9j5EaBlq3B |
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22 Sep 2016 |
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#Gout & anti-HTN meds: diuretics, ꞵ-blockers, α-1 blockers signif increase uric acid levels. No effect w/ CCB, ACEI https://t.co/LnUTfz3zab |
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05 Oct 2016 |
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Systematic review of gout shows that allopurinol Rx significantly lowers systolic & diastolic BP & creatinine levels https://t.co/F1LbrU1UUA |
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06 Oct 2016 |
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Do we need Gout Dz Activity Score (GAS)? Omeract has one based on #Flares last 12m, SUA, 10cmVAS, TJC, SJC(0-66) https://t.co/27AWesZDvP |
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09 Oct 2016 |
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Systematic review of gout shows that allopurinol Rx significantly lowers systolic & diastolic BP & creatinine levels https://t.co/1THUh365zx |
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18 Oct 2016 |
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Cool MRI/Xrays, CPPD of Cervical spine - 85yoWM w/ neck pain, C2,4 erosions, calcification ant longitudinal ligament https://t.co/nMN5X1Lkt6 |
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25 Oct 2016 |
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Metanalysis 3 RCTs shows starting allopurinol during acute gout attack does not increase pain or prolong attack. https://t.co/XU6CQxBTNU |
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25 Oct 2016 |
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Rheumatoid nodules almost never ulcerate; but gout tophi DO! Risk factors age, tophus size & no protective sensation https://t.co/kmsnNlRBF2 |
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31 Oct 2016 |
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Halloween Arthritis |
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02 Nov 2016 |
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ACP Gout Guidelines Reviewed and Critiqued by Rheumatologists |
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03 Nov 2016 |
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Bariatric Surgery Thwarts Gout and Hyperuricemia |
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16 Nov 2016 |
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RT @rachelthuston: Mygoutcare - online educational resource for gout pts. #ACR16 @RheumNow https://t.co/OlxcEPQ2j4 |
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18 Nov 2016 |
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RT @ARD_BMJ: Gout: colchicine users have less risk of cardiovascular events. Year in Review. Solomon ARD 2016. #ACR16 >FB |
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21 Nov 2016 |
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Israeli population study shows RA pts have 72% increase gout risk (1.6% of all RA) - real or mis-Dx? Latter says I https://t.co/7GcGEYqv9i |
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22 Nov 2016 |
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CLEAR 2 Lesinurad (Zurampic) 200 or 400 mg added to allopurinol; 55-66% got to SUA <6. But 5-15% renal side effects https://t.co/rzVoDevT5J |
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29 Nov 2016 |
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In the USA, #Gout rose from 4.7 million in 1994 to 8.1 mill in 2010 and is related to obesity epidemic. https://t.co/OMqe2mRB7l |
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