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Vaccinate your pts against pneumococcal- it works! 595 vaccinated pts with RA & SpA vs 2379 nonvaccinated followed to 10 yrs showed 50% less pneumonia if vaccinated even though those pts had more infections prior. Limitation not RCT & not vaccine I use @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum https://t.co/SySEL19Gcn
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Loving the #ACR20 virtual experience..!! Dont have to run for 15 minutes between different lectures! Monitoring 3 things at a time..#toomuch @RheumNow https://t.co/CUu7EJZOno
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
APS induced by CoViD-19: plenary session 1- another reason we need to break down the silos and involve rheumatologist more! Should we be using anticoagulation in these patients? #ACR20 @RheumNow @OSUWexMed
alexa meara lexmeara ( View Tweet)
Dr Fernandez-Diaz on abatacept in RA-ILD in 263 patients. Abatacept appears safe and effective. Equivalent to RTX. Good option as s/c admin @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#0233 #ACRbest https://t.co/LfjqZpnGCh
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
When prescribing hydroxychloroquine for RA, SLE, or other rheumatic diseases, do you routinely order an EKG (either before or during)? #ACR20 @RheumNow
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Data from @rheum_covid global registry: "race & ethnicity associated with poor health outcomes in #rheumaticdisease patients with #COVID19 in US. @MilenaGianfran
et al.
Important work highlighting health disparities in COVID-19.
Abs#0006 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/4e3gAUJ4q1
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
Dr Choi et al case control study of methotrexate in RA. No increased risk of NAFLD seen. Increased trigs and BMI associated NAFLD @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#0181 https://t.co/WLPuf6Ga1D
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Impact of #COVID19 on #rheum patients in Arab region @Nellziade
-2163 pts
-Negative effects on continuity of care, persistence on chronic meds & #mentalhealth
-Recommends better communication & drug availability for pt benefit
Abs#0004 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/EGmBmcleAr
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
Using #MachineLearning, multimorbidity patterns predominant for #rheumatoid arthritis: cardiometabolic, cardiopulmonary & #Mentalhealth/pain disorders. Patterns similar to non-RA pts but prevalence higher in RA pts. @RheumNow #ACR20 abstr#0179 https://t.co/zfCxzKquDV
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Dr. Izuka talks about drug rxn with TMP-STX in SLE, particularly in anti-Sm at #ACR20 press conference. @HopkinsRheum avoids Bactrim in SLE due to flares. Whats your practice for PJP PPx in SLE? @RheumNow
Eric Dein ejdein1 ( View Tweet)
Even in early RA, there’s pain – and then there’s pain. Non-articular pain common very common in early RA (even at 12m) and a/w worse outcomes.
Early RA isn't just about the inflammation: understand/treat the cause(s) of pain!
from CATCH @earlyarthritis #ACR20 ABST0187 @RheumNow https://t.co/kR4waqHUnm
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
What do you do with pharmacist drug alert for antimalarial cardiac safety &/or drug interactions @RheumNow #ACR2020 @CRASCRRheum
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
How will I change practice due to #ACR2020 @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
#ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/iLJpK6Ic00
Meral K. El Ramahi, MD MeralElRamahiMD ( View Tweet)
The Great Debate is a “must see” session! #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/XvFD83njUo
Meral K. El Ramahi, MD MeralElRamahiMD ( View Tweet)
Oxylipins, biological lipids found in inflammatory processes, were low in PsO/PsA pts w/ ^ skin scores, high in enthesitis, no change in joint dz activity in PsA pts. More trials needed to further understand this relationship. #ABS0318 @RheumNow #ACR20 https://t.co/4keGOy7BIA https://t.co/7CeB3kh4xi
Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
Psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis: check out my news article on the PRESTO study 👇 @RheumNow
#ACR20 Abstr#0310 https://t.co/nDV1NFqh30
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Abs#0012 at #ACR20 shows #rheumatology patients in the US had significant changes to healthcare and access to meds during #COVID19.
https://t.co/2x7j47WiZL
For patients & clinicians: what do you consider to be the most important impact on rheumatology due to COVID-19?
@RheumNow
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
ACR Convergence 2020 attendees – you won’t want to miss the virtual #ACR20 Tweet Up on Friday, Nov. 6, from 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET, in the COVID-19 Community Hub! https://t.co/kf32RCEem2
American College of Rheumatology ACRheum ( View Tweet)
Huge congrats @kmdsilvaMD on your @RheumResearch Scientist Development Award- "Respiratory Complications of #COVID19 in Rheumatic Diseases." Be sure to also join Kristin tomorrow as she presents at the #ACR20 plenary! @MGH_ClinEpi https://t.co/LamvuWTMIW
MGH Rheumatology MGHrheumatology ( View Tweet)
