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Negotiation Skills for Rheumatologists

d Paul Sufka, MD

Physicians as a group are trained to have excellent clinical skills, but the difference between an average and extremely successful physician often comes down to factors outside of their ability to provide clinical care. 

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NK cells and a Potential Role in the Development of PsA vs PsC (Cutaneous Psoriasis)

d Rachel Tate, DO

Human NK cells express multiple receptors that interact with HLA class I molecules which, in turn, suppy peptides that bind HLA-E to form CD94/NKG2A NK receptor ligands.

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What is the Future of MTX for Psoriatic Arthritis?

d Sam Whittle, MBBS (Hons), MClinEpi, FRACP

Like most rheumatologists, I retain a deep and abiding love for methotrexate.

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Autoimmunity in the Setting of Primary Immunodeficiency

d Cassandra Calabrese, DO

There are many avenues for interdisciplinary collaboration within rheumatology, as our specialty encompasses every organ system and diseases with protean manifestations.

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Themes of ACR mtg 2018 include stopping or reducing RA medication when pt is doing well. There is a saying about don't rock the boat. Pts must be followed carefully with shared decision if lowering effective RA Rx. #ACR18 @RheumNow #GameChanger

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High serum Uric acid levels may protect against bone loss. #ACR18 @RheumNow Abstract 2333 https://t.co/a6YYwlfeyp
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RheumNow expanded twitter coverage of the ACR 2018 Annual meeting sponsored in part by Novartis. All content chosen and distributed by RheumNow and its faculty.

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European cohort study shows RA and SpA patients switched from Enbrel to SB4 had similar DAS28 and BASDAI respectively at 3 mth f/u @RheumNow #ACR18 https://t.co/lWpBsEeC7k
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Dr. Apostolos Konzis, adaptive immune response in idiopathic pericarditis: 67% presence of anti heart antibodies against myosin and anit-intercalcated antibodies with no identifiable self antigen #Acr18 @RheumNow

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Family planning in Rheumatology: ASK about pregnancy intent & contraception often. Give facts and resources regarding these issues. So important to improve outcomes in both women and future children. #ACR18 @RheumNow

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RheumNow expanded twitter coverage of the ACR 2018 Annual meeting sponsored in part by Horizon Pharma. All content chosen and distributed by RheumNow and its faculty.

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Dr Polly Ferguson's advice: look elsewhere when something is unusual in infectious osteomyelitis especially chest- first rib is often involved in #SAPHO #CRMO #ACR18 @RheumNow

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Dr. Ferguson. C(P).Acnes bacteria may be a trigger for SAPHO syndrome via activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome #ACR18 @RheumNow https://t.co/BGHP18Ue5Y

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#ACR18 Late Breaking: #L15 Anthony Sammel - PET/CT vs TAB for suspected GCA. PET 92% sens, 85% spec. (NB 3/7 false+ were clinically diagnosed with GCA). NPV 98%. Kappa 0.65. Including 4 vessels improves PET performance. Great data, GCA Dx remains a difficult art. @RheumNow https://t.co/eAA3QNYBfd
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RheumNow expanded twitter coverage of the ACR 2018 Annual meeting sponsored in part by Eli Lilly and Company. All content chosen and distributed by RheumNow and its faculty.

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Men on SSZ: do not discontinue proper to conception... but can have effects on sperm count/motility/morphology so consider sperm analysis if difficulty conceiving while on SSZ. #ACR18 @RheumNow

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Dr Eric Matteson - Philip Hench Lecturer #acr18 The best Disclosure slide ever! “I prescribed a lot of C21H28O5” (that’s Cortisone to you and me) ! In fact, we all still do. 2.5 million Americans take steroids on any given day. @rheumnow Has it had it’s day? https://t.co/7Cw2IDtfyZ
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#ACR18 @RheumNow abs 2836 maybe it's time to think across connective tissue diseases as well as within them to better understand their molecular taxonomy. A bit of shameless self-promotion!! @Dr_JohnR @tracyannbriggs https://t.co/CL6vH0zbDj
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CPT II carnitine palmitoyltransferase 2 defect presents with #recurrent #rhabdomyolisis with exertion. Send plasma acylcarnitine profile in acute phase. #GeneticMimicsOfRheumaticDisease #ACR18 @RheumNow

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Enbrel non medical switch study w 89 pts switching. No sig change in DAS28-ESR, SJC/TJC/global scores but only 3 month f/u... data on Enbrel non med switches have been very sparse so every study, even small is important right now @RheumNow #ACR18 https://t.co/DouMLWlIix
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