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QD Clinic Podcast - 106 thru 109
Here is the last of our QD Clinics in Podcast form, just before we start ACR2020 coverage.
In this compilation from the past week we talk about
- HIV and arthritis
- Hyperuricemia in PsA
- An odd kind of dermatomyositis
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TNF Inhibitor Associated Infectious Risk Greatest in First 6 Months
The risk of serious infections (SIE) in RA patients given anti-TNF (TNFi) therapy is not static, instead it has been shown to be greatest in the first 6 months of use according to a recent report in Rheumatology.
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ACR 2020 Your Way - Get Your Topic Emails
ACR is but a few days away; the question is: how will you tackle this virtual meeting? RheumNow has created several options for learning the way you want to. First is to feed your need. Are you a lupologist? A gout maven? A Spondylitis sleuth? A drug safety wannabe?
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Long-Term Benefits of Ixekizumab in Psoriatic Arthritis
The SPIRIT-P1 study has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of ixekizumab (an IL-17A antagonist) when given to adults w/ active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and also demonstrating radiographic protection and improvement in skin outcomes as well.
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SPARTAN ACR20 Recommendations on Spondyloarthritis
SPARTAN has compiled a list of presentations and sessions worth seeing if you are interested in ankylosing spondylitis, spondyloarthritis and related disorders.
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Systematic review of the literatures (19 studies, 241 138 participants) shows ibuprofen vs acetaminophen for fever or pain in children <2 years was associated with equivalent safety and improved temperature and pain within the first 24 hours https://t.co/4y5dww22Gw
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US Differs from Worldwide Drug Reimbursements
"The US has nearly 4.5% of the world’s population but accounts for more than 40% of global drug spending" reports JAMA Internal Medicine. US drug prices are nearly double those of Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and the US spends twice as much on retail and nonretai
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Are Rheums Attending ACR 2020?
ACR 2020 (aka ACR Convergence) is just around the corner, with the opening ceremonies and lecture starting Thursday, November 5th; followed by the full meeting beginning the next morning, Friday November 6th.
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