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RWCS Highlights - Day 2

Rachel Tate, DO

As I attend RWCS virtually, I am always amazed by the amount of thought that goes into preparing great talks geared toward busy clinicians. Today, I am highlighting a few more pearls that you may find interesting as well.

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PFAPA does not have a genetic dx (yet). But she's sure increase in IL - 12 p70, this making apremilast and ustekinumab potential therapy for difficult cases. @RWCSmtg https://t.co/gdz7d5KCrm

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Dr. Susan Shenoy @rwcs shows discovery of autoinflammatory diseases began w MEFV genes (FMF) in 1997, followed by genes for TRAPS and HIDS in 1999. @ https://t.co/sG4BlK1zhR

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VCS, recently approved, modified Tacrolimus molecule: -no impact on MPA when used in combo -flat dosing -improving lipid profile (vs CsA) -reduces DM risk (vs TAC) Drs. @alvinwellsmd and Fleischmann #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/238ZkJKhQ5
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Potential, Phase 2, novel therapies in SLE: OBIN (anti-CD20 mAb), BIIB059 (BDCA2 binder), & IBD (modulator of the E3 ubiquitin ligase complex) showed efficacy. EVO (oral BTKi) failed to show efficacy. Drs. Fleischmann and @alvinwellsmd #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/i04nx71GSx
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Dr. Troum considers curcumin 500mg with black pepper BID for patients with inflammatory arthritis. Unclear if there is a relationship or need for monitoring for those with concomitant NSAIDs. #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/9sSWwWTtyv
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1975: Nixon & Bresnev, in effort of medical diplomacy, cooperated on JRA trials. (Fact: Stalin's personal physician was a rheumatologist.) Dr. Steven's shares an interesting historical slide about this collaboration. #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/Px71qfqDcy
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Some statistics regarding pediatric rheumatologists in the US and abroad. Here in the US we have under 30 fellowship options, 448 pediatric rheumatologists in 2019 (and growing), and patients/families are driving on ave 42.8 miles to get care. #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/RhTroEKcwN
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Dr. Postolova reviews AERD and NERD at #RWCS2021 #RWCS -Most common - Hx of rhinitis/nasal congestion/asthma and hypersensitivity to COX-1i -May have symptoms with EtOH - Tx: ASA desensitization in allergists office! @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/ckcQXMTrBw
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Could the PEG portion be responsible for IgE and non-IgE mediated COVID vaccine reactions? Both Moderna and Pfizer use the same 2000kd PEG for stability of the lipid nanoparticle. (Recall Miralax and PEG reactions...) Dr. A Postolova #RWCS2021 #RWCS @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/ALXvR2h21z
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