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COVID-19 Rheumatology News

d Jack Cush, MD

With the COVID-19 pandemic dynamically changing, we have provided several news items germane to the Rheumatologist.

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In Lupus, Keep BP Below 130/80

d RheumNow

Blood pressure should be maintained at a level below 130/80 mm Hg in all patients with lupus to lessen their likelihood of atherosclerotic vascular events, Canadian researchers asserted.

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A Rheumatologist’s Tips: Telemedicine in 6 Easy Steps

d Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.

Ready for telemedicine/telerheumatology?

Once you and your patient agree on a virtual visit, the following suggestions may help facilitate the interaction. If you have the ability and the capacity, record the visit.

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The COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Registry

d Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.

As the highly virulent SARS-CoV-2 spreads over the world, uncertainty and fear for our patients with rheumatic diseases mount.  

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Everyone should read Dr. Kevin Winthrops timely new article in Arthritis & Rheumatology entitled, "Who needs a Corona? "; open access - he reviews the many surmounting questions than answers that we currently have on COVID-19. https://t.co/9MPKtsNu2O

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A large, real-world study of 733 RA pts; assessed Dz activity & Tea consumption. There was an inverse association between tea consumption and DAS 28 Dz activity (OR 0.66, 95% CI 0.46–0.94). Surprising as caffeine reduces MTX efficacy https://t.co/TT2FVlUtjB

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11:47: *TRUMP SAYS FDA HAS APPROVED CHLOROQUINE FOR USE IN COVID-19 11:48: *TRUMP SAYS STILL COLLECTING EVIDENCE OF CHLOROQUINE EFFICACY 11:48: *TRUMP SAYS CHLOROQUINE RISKS LOW AND ARE WELL-KNOWN 12:12: *FDA SAYS IT HAS NOT APPROVED CHLOROQUINE FOR COVID-19 USE

Emma Kinery EmmaKinery ( View Tweet)

BREAKING: President Trump Announces FDA Approval of Hydroxychloroquine for Treatme... https://t.co/DVc6d3bREM via @YouTube

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Dr. Paul Sufka psufka ( View Tweet)

New Orleans pharmacies - out of hydroxychloroquin...😕😕😕

Madelaine Feldman MattieRheumMD ( View Tweet)

A warning to the public: There are 10 manufacturers for HCQ (see link). “Fraudulent online pharmacies may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe.” ⁦@RheumNow⁩ ⁦@rheum_covid⁩ @covid4mds HCQ Generic Availability - https://t.co/OLRT2TbbsH https://t.co/Gl5HbQRNe1

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Very important pregnancy data for patients with #covid19 . Click and follow the threads for details @rheumnow @covid4mds #covid4rheum @uptoTate @drbags71 @acog https://t.co/ax3p2TzYKG

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French study: 26 pts open label “After 6 days of treatment a combination of Hydroxychloroquine (200 mg tid) and azithromycin (z pack) significantly reduced SARS-CoV-2 viral load by PCR @rheumnow https://t.co/2Q6n3tcdW8

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What advice can you give your patients during COVID mania? We cover the advice on NSAIDs, Plaquenil, JAK inhibitors, IL-6 inhibitors and TNF inhibitors on RheumNow. Read here

Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)

There have been some rumblings of a Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) shortage; yet there is no shortage on the https://t.co/5EprIilu3p website. My pharmacy says it is out and on backorder. Can anyone comment on a potential HCQ shortage? https://t.co/rLeiLbxeXL

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)

Rheumatologist should join the RHeum COVID registry. This registry on COVID-19 is run by Dr. Philip Robinson, explained here>> https://t.co/Om0eYHHGlW Please click here to join: https://t.co/ivhFx1kA3x

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Is COVID closing your clinic? Consider going remote. Dr. Kathryn Dao gives her spin on A Rheumatology Telemedicine in 6 Easy Steps. https://t.co/BbpfVNg451 Also, tomorrow look for a video we will post with Dr. Alvin Wells talking about TELERHEUMATOLOGY - friday 3/20/20

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NEJM Case Challenge: Which one of the following nonoperative management approaches is most appropriate for a 45-yoM who presents 3 days after an injury with clinical features of a trauma-induced minor meniscal tear and who has a pos. McMurray maneuver? https://t.co/QEQwxAYBt3

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)

What advice can you give your patients during COVID mania? We cover the advice on NSAIDs, Plaquenil, JAK inhibitors, IL-6 inhibitors and TNF inhibitors on RheumNow. Read here https://t.co/kM4OJ9wcbq

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)

There have been some rumblings of a Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine) shortage; yet there is no mention of shortage on the https://t.co/5EprIilu3p website. My pharmacy says it is out and on backorder. Can anyone lend credence to a potential HCQ shortage? https://t.co/xWmGlLg9Tw

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)

Time to step up and join the rheumatologist run registry on COVID-19. https://t.co/Om0eYHHGlW Please Visit: https://t.co/ivhFx1kA3x

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)

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