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Read ArticleA prospective study from the Netherlands analyzed the comparative value of simultaneous labial and parotid salivary gland biopsies performed in patients with sicca complaints and suspected Sjogren's syndrome (SjD).
ICYMI: Vasculitis Pearls
Once again RheumNow Live 2024 really delivered with high impact learning packed into short sessions. As someone with an interest in vasculitis it was fantastic to see four of my favorite speakers in the Vasculitis Mavens and STEP talks. They gave us what we really want from these talks – personal opinions and approaches that go beyond the guidelines. They really dropped a selection of pearls on us and I wanted to share a few of these with you
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World Congress on OP, OA & MSK Disorders
Bone and musculoskeletal disease researchers and physicians from around the world will meet today in London for the opening of the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases.
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Neuropsychiatric SLE - 2/3 Improved at 12 Months
The management and outcomes of neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (NPSLE) can be challenging as there is limited data.
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TNFi mAbs, JAKi, –IL-17 are protective against Anterior Uveitis (AU) in AxSpA. Metanalysis of 44 RCTs shows AU IR:
- TNF mAbs: 4.1
- etanercept 5.4
- IL-17i: 2.8
- JAKi: 1.5
- placebo: 10.8 https://t.co/sxqCXkD0up https://t.co/XWXUPmCtZr
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Of 375 #Gout pts D/C pegloticase after a median of 8 infusions (taken 112days (max 1,240d). Only 73% had SUA < 6 during pegloticase. After D/C 84% went on ULT (63% allopurinol; 34% febuxostat; after mean 92d); after ≥ 30 days), 51% achieved SUA < 6 https://t.co/unkvt1whrs https://t.co/DgVpBgKXcm
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Mental health in 1150 adolescents & young adults w/ juvenile idiopathic arthritis (age 15.6 yrs; Dz duration 7.2 yrs, 43% oligo-, 26% polyarthritis): 30% reported suicidal thoughts, 19% mod-severe depressive/anxious Sxs (moreso in Females OR 2.33) https://t.co/THW1IMqZpa https://t.co/IU2Kr3efYj
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ICYMI: Top 5 Clinical Pearls in RA Management
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Canadian OBRI study in 692 RA pts shows pts treated w/ triple DMARD (MSH) stayed on Rx longer (15 mos) compared to MTX+LEF (9.6 mos); not significant but MTX/SSZ/HCQ had signif lower DAS28 @ 6 mos (3.4 vs 3.9) & at 12 mos (3.2 vs 3.5, p=0.0005) https://t.co/ieHeXvgj3n https://t.co/MEMA1nrUpy
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Join us 4/16 for Tuesday Night Rheumatology at 6:30pm ET. This week we'll be focusing on Vasculitis Mavens with:
Vasculitis & Pregnancy - Catherine Sims, MD
GPA Management in 2024 - Anisha Dua, MD, MPH
Treat to Target in Vasculitis - Philip Seo, MD
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JAMA: SLE Review
Drs.Siegel & Sammaritano (from HSS in NYC) published an impressive overview of SLE) in JAMA. This timely, well-written review covers the many complexities of this multi-organ disorder that affects nearly 3.4 million people worldwide.
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Pearl: Patients with persistent TMJ pain are more likely to have fibromyalgia than inflammatory or degenerative arthritis (as the underlying cause of their chronic pain) https://t.co/G43rxKVHus https://t.co/4mCu7b0PGn
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IL-1 recept accessory protein (IL1RAP) shown to block mediators (IL-1, IL33, IL36) that may drive systemic sclerosis. In vitro, IL1RAP inhibited fibroblasts and endothelial cells; in mouse models of SSc anti-IL1RAP decr dermal & pulmonary fibrosis. https://t.co/6YE02P4rjR https://t.co/mzw7t88Jzl
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SLE in JAMA (authored by Drs Siegel & Sammaritano at HSS), impressive, full-read review, Covers:
- Presentations: skin, Jts, brain, heme, etc
- Treatments
- Prognosis
- Complications: CV, infx, CA
- FAQs
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Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Increase Lupus Risk
A case-controlled study shows environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) may increase the risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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Burnout or Retire (4.12.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com. Is it time to worry about burnout and those who are leaving healthcare?
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Join us 4/16 for Tuesday Night Rheumatology at 6:30pm ET. This week we'll be focusing on Vasculitis Mavens with:
Vasculitis & Pregnancy - Catherine Sims, MD
GPA Management in 2024 - Anisha Dua, MD, MPH
Treat to Target in Vasculitis - Philip Seo, MD
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Best Imaging in Giant Cell Arteritis - US, PET, MRI?
Imaging is often instrumental in diagnosing and staging patients diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA).
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This study examined the risk of neuroinflammatory disease after initiation of b/tsDMARDs
Overall risk of neuroinflammatory events among new users of TNF inhibitors did not differ substantially as compared to new users of other b/tsDMARDs
In AC&R
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Korean National Insurance claims study (2010-18) of NSAID use and CV events found among 19,775 RA pts (F/U 98290 PYs); there were 1663 cases of CV evens. Increasing NSAID doses incr incident CVD(adjHR 1.10); including CVA (aHR 1.09). CHF (aHR 1.12) https://t.co/mdRKYMQq1s https://t.co/36i2KT4j5A
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LEGISLATION: In the USA, betw 2019-2023, 13 policies introduced in 7 different states to encourage nonpharmatologic measures for pain management (PT, CBT, acupuncture, chiropractic, etc). Only 2 were enacted, 3 in progress, 1 vetoed, 7 failed https://t.co/hYK3pRHG5D https://t.co/28PHVUiTD3
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From the blog
Over the last few decades, Japanese workers were collapsing dead at their desks or committing suicide due to the high stress stemming from their jobs; Japan coined this phenomenon, “Karoshi.” In 2021, the World Health Organization and International Labour Organization issued a warning: working 55+ hours a week is a serious health hazard and increases the risk for death from heart disease and stroke. But since the pandemic, I see many colleagues working hard at the expense of their health, family life, mental and emotional well-being. I never thought I would be burned out because I had passion for my job.
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Podcasts
GPA Management In 2024 - Dr. Anisha Dua
Burnout Or Retire (4.12.2024)
PsA Faculty Panel Q&A - featuring Drs. A Ogdie,A Armstrong,L Eder; moderated by Dr. A. Kavanaugh
Choosing Systemic Therapies for Psoriatic Disease - Dr. April Armstrong
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