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Canadian Vaccination Guidelines for the Immunosuppressed

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A multidisciplinary Canadian task force has developed guidelines for vaccination in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies, based on the evidence that immunosuppressive use in immune-mediated disease may be  associated with an elevated risk of infections. 

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FDA Slaps a Boxed Warning on Febuxostat for CV Risk

d Jack Cush, MD

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed data from the Cardiovascular Safety of Febuxostat and Allopurinol in Patients with Gout and Cardiovascular Morbidities (CARES) trial and concluded there is an increased risk of death with Uloric (febuxostat) compared with allopurinol, and has added this as a boxed warning to the drug’s product label.

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The Risk of Tuberculosis with TNF Inhibitors

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A study from Turkey shows that among 2117 patients treated with a TNF inhibitor (TNFi) the risk of developing TB was 6 fold higher in those treated with a TNFi compared to non-users.

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RheumNow Podcast - Death and Surgery (2-22-19)

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Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com:

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Lupus Microbiome May Drive Disease Activity

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Silverman and colleagues have published their study of the fecal microbiome of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and found roughly five times more gut bacteria known as Ruminococcus gnavus, and that these abnormalities in microbiota can correlate with measures of disease severity i

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Impressive Survival of Interleukin-1 Inhibitors in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

d Jack Cush, MD

The drug retention rate of interleukin-1 inhibitors (IL-1) used to treat systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) appears to be quite high according to a new study. 

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ERRATA: "How to Handle Latex Allergies and Biologics" - has been corrected to show that the Cimzia PFS DOES contain 7% of a plastic derived from natural rubber latex. Latex- sensitive patients should be advised to handle the needle shield with caution. https://t.co/ThLns4C5Jt

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Among 548 pts referred to academic pain center & treated for back pain, 42% met fibromyalgia criteria. FM+ pts were more likely to be younger, unemployed, w/ greater pain severity, more neuropathic pain, depression, anxiety & lower physical function https://t.co/gse5CDnJ13

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Taiwanese insurance claims data study shows that Sjogrens syndrome patients (n=13398) have increased risk of osteonecrosis of jaw compared to 54K controls (0.08%vs0.03%, p=0.017) & also bisphosphonate ONJ (adjusted HR=7.9, p<0.001). https://t.co/qQSV16muNN

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JAMA reports from 2005-2015 PCP density in USA decreased from 46.6 to 41.4 per 100 000, with greater losses in rural areas. Every 10 PCP increase per 100K was assoc w/ added 51 day survival; every 10 specialists per 100k correlated with 19d incr survival https://t.co/81TRwFzOnH

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The Johns Hopkins Myositis Center is proud to announce the launch of the Peter Frampton Myositis Research Fund. https://t.co/SAVf1AEdqO Join @peterframpton and our Myositis Center team as we work to improve the lives of those impacted by #myositis https://t.co/BjOOaHYuJq

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QD Clinic Week 6 Podcast - case based lessons from the real world. Discusion of Pregnancy Rules, Optimizing MTX, Changing DMARDs, Stopping Anakinra in Still's, NP decisions. Listen on iTUNES or Here https://t.co/61KO2jKxJp

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RheumNow Podcast is up! Discussions of Death rates, Jt. Surgeries, Lupus microbiome & activity, JIA outcomes, Tofacitinib Warnings, 25 Yr Hip replacements. Watch here https://t.co/tYS6WDV3in or Listen to the Podcast on iTunes or soundcloud https://t.co/NkXngajhUB

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For SLE and other pts with photosensitive skin dz: FDA updated regulations for sunscreens—ONLY zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are Generally Recognized As Safe and Effective (GRASE); combo sunscreen-insect repellents are a big NO! https://t.co/KuaJcT6g1s @RheumNow

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FDAhas added a boxed warning to the label for gout drug febuxostat (Uloric) based on results of a large postmarketing safety study and AAC panel Recs. FDA concluded that there is an increased risk for death with febuxostat compared allopurinol https://t.co/v1ANA3lI0g

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QD Clinic - Rules for Pregnancy | RheumNow - Share this video A patient on a biologic wants to get pregnant... https://t.co/DhdFLFAR0O

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A genuine way to engender trust at each visit, is to inquire about something important to the patients life. More impactful, is when you spend time answering, suggesting, guiding them on important health matters not theirs (like sick husband in hospital, death in family, etc)

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The Best Rheums go to the Best Meetings - RHEUMNOW LIVE - March 22-24 2019 Great Fort Worth, TX - Short Lectures, interactive sessions, Q&A panels, TED (like) Talks, digital, streaming and much more. You dont want to miss this meeting! https://t.co/5TVg0Frsbf

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QD Clinic - When to Stop Anakinra | RheumNow - A Stills patient wants to stop his anakinra - but when is the right time? https://t.co/aI3f6D3mwX

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QD Clinic - The NP Says the Patient is Flaring | RA patient is Flaring with interruption of Abatacept; the NP want to know what to do. https://t.co/IVhbWwjWrS

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