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Rheumatology Workforce: Is it a Women’s Issue?
I recently sat down with Dr. Daniel Battafarano, chair of the ACR’s Workforce Solutions Committee, to discuss workforce study findings, their impact on the next few years, and proposed interventions to address these issues.
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Mentoring is Personal
As I was training as a rheumatologist, I found myself drawn to rheumatologic disorders in older patients. In particular, I was intrigued by programmatic development that could improve both disease outcomes and older adults’ quality of life. This was not the “sexiest” topic in rheumatology and it was hard to figure out how to get started. I was extremely fortunate to find a mentor.
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The Origin Story of RheumNow’s Campaign: Women in Rheumatology--The XX Factor
Origin stories have captivated me ever since my childhood spent reading Greek Mythology and Marvel comic books. Superheroes have different powers and personalities.
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Our next Tuesday Night Rheumatology addresses Contract Negotiations, featuring Andrea Liberatore, JD, Gwenesta Melton, MD, and Kathryn Dao, MD.
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2022 Doximity Physician salary survey shows that among the least paid specialties; Pediatric rheumatology was #3 at $226k and Adult Rheumatology was #20 at $299K https://t.co/HL7vReY6Vg https://t.co/LbWQ9IBUWr
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Straddling Career and Family
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What Advocacy Taught Me About Leadership
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AMA survey shows 94% MD report delays in Pt care assoc w/ prior authorization. MDs spend 2d/wk on PA &1/3 hire added staff for PA. 4/5 PAs result in abandoned Rx. CMC has a proposed rule to speed up PA approval. Congress needs to act on this PA problem! https://t.co/XNtlk5TzX5 https://t.co/QtzXQLyjWD
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US MD survey shows # active MDs grew 33% to 923 419 (2001-2021). But AVG weekly work hrs declined 7.6% (53 to 49 hrs/wk). Decline driven by MD males/Fathers (-12%), rural MDs, 45-54 yrs old MDs. Only MD mothers had signif. increase in work hours (+3%) https://t.co/1CR2ERPX5e https://t.co/at0RJpcTEp
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The Origin Story: Women in Rheumatology--The XX Factor
When asked to run a campaign to highlight the achievements and challenges of women in rheumatology, I was ecstatic because we have has so many heroines who have contributed to our field.
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There are 27 US States where Nurse Practitioners have "Full Practice Authority" - including WA, OR, NV, ID, UT, MT, AZ, CO, WY, NM, ND, SD, NE, KS, Minn, NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, MD, DE, DC https://t.co/VtqssiGAB0 https://t.co/Zm8Rl7wox8
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Drs. Tate and Dao will be leading discussions on Women in Rheumatology, the XX Factor.
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Tomorrow! Join us for Tuesday Night Rheumatology.
Our panelists will discuss the challenges they have faced trying to manage a career and family life, as well as provide advice and strategies for managing competing priorities and obligations.
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Gender Gap in Editors. Cross-sect study of top 10 Intl medical journals in 41 categories shows women underrepresented as editors in chief. Women editors=21%. No women editors in dentistry, oral surgery; allergy, psychiatry; anesthesiology; ophthalmology https://t.co/JWAwrO9F4w https://t.co/0viEMa6ImK
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Network metaanalysis of 7 dietary RCTs in high risk CV pts (40 RCTs, 35 548 pts), showed only Mediterranean (OR 0.72) & low fat (OR 0.84) diet reduce all cause mortality; Med-diet also reduced CV mortality (0.55), stroke (0.65) & non-fatal MI (0.48) https://t.co/ibUknLlwOx https://t.co/zRtvXObvg3
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RCT shows vitamin D does not improve psoriasis. 122 mild PSO pts (PASI=3.1) w/ mean low vit D levels 14.9 ng/mL; randomized to vit D (20KIU/wk) or placebo. At 4 mos, vit D levels rose to 30 w/ Rx, but no signif improvement in PASI change, MD global or DLQI https… https://t.co/OI5v1y5t0u
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There are 27 US States where Nurse Practitioners have "Full Practice Authority" - including WA, OR, NV, ID, UT, MT, AZ, CO, WY, NM, ND, SD, NE, KS, Minn, NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, MD, DE, DC https://t.co/hA9Sd63bDW https://t.co/9MM6CTH4gX
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NHANES US population survey of 3101 adults (age 50yrs) wearing accelerometer in 2005 - looked at mortality in 2019. Compared to non-walkers (<8000 steps), mortality signif lower for walkers (> 8000 steps) 1-2 days/wk (−15%) or 3 - 7 days/wk (−16.5%) https://t.co/o8ved3gfsW https://t.co/pHAOYO6I2X
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Anti-mesangial autoantibodies in IgA nephropathy
IgA nephropathy (IgAN) is a kidney disorder characterized by the buildup of immunoglobin A (IgA) in the glomeruli, which are bundles of capillaries that filter blood in the kidney.
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Phase 3 trial of IV 200 mg qd hydrocortisone in 800 pts admitted to ICU for severe community-acquired pneumonia. Day 28 strongly favored IV Hydrocort vs PBO for mortality (6% v 12%; P=0.006), Mech ventilation (18% vs 29.5%), vasopressors (15% v 25%) https://t.co/TqxorRAuvc https://t.co/0R7kNaKgj5
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