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Dr. Ferucci on Rheumatology telemedicine in rural native clinics in Alaska: initial visit is still in person to establish a baseline and perform a physical exam. Best uses for TeleRheumatology and challenges (see slides) #ACR18 @RheumNow https://t.co/LeBsPzlZxP
Suleman Bhana, MD DrBhana ( View Tweet)
#ACR18 Late Breaking: #L19 Crofford - Active vs placebo TENS vs no TENS for pain & fatigue in #fibromyalgia. TENS superior for pain & fatigue. >30% pain reduction in 44% TENS vs 22% PBO TENS vs 14% no TENS. Safe. Surprising but exciting to see TENS back for FM. @RheumNow https://t.co/a3qSWQBbqY
ǝlʇʇıɥʍ ɯɐs samwhittle ( View Tweet)
Tanezumab sc (anti-nerve growth factor) interesting for OA knee and hip, but the added elective joint replacements without radiographic differences between groups remains unexplained. More safety data on the way #ACR18 ABSTL20 @RheumNow

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Strong ACR20 W16 response after Filgotinib in PsA (16.9% TNFi failures) #ACR18 @rheumnow https://t.co/kmOSQVRYdD
Julio Gonzalez japaoli19 ( View Tweet)
PASI75/90 responses along with global pain reduction seen with oral Tyk2 inhibitor. No changes on lab parameters, serious infections or thrombosis seen #ACR18 @RheumNow https://t.co/N6LyXOd0an
Julio Gonzalez japaoli19 ( View Tweet)
Lower the uric acid and save cognitive abilities. #ACR18 @RheumNow Abstract 2226. https://t.co/wtSxUg4NUL
William Shergy WilliamShergy ( View Tweet)
Always exciting to have new classification criteria presented at ACR.. while not diagnostic, can guide us to capture pts who need further eval & treatment! Large vessel vasculitis, IgG4 related disease. #ACR18 @RheumNow

Brittany A MissbeeMD ( View Tweet)

What to do when your SLE patient gets pregnant. #ACR18 @RheumNow Abstract 5T096 https://t.co/MsR0boQwRK
William Shergy WilliamShergy ( View Tweet)
Interesting data on PET/CT in GCA from Dr Sammel from Sydney incl some pickup of cranial GCA. Not replacing TABx totally but ?similar to MRI/USS with the plus of picking up infx/Ca, with same radiation as full CT. Aussies doing well with PET/CT @drceowen! #ACR18 ABSTL15 @RheumNow https://t.co/omhLbS1xbN
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
#ACR18 Late Breaking Abstracts #L17 Bimekizumab (anti-IL17 A & F) in PsA. Superior ACR50 vs PBO at wk 12, increase in response to wk24, sustained to wk48. No major new safety signals (candida 5%, LFTs, 1 suicidal ideation). Would be interesting to see vs IL17A alone. @RheumNow https://t.co/r41yRb55Y7
ǝlʇʇıɥʍ ɯɐs samwhittle ( View Tweet)
Nancy Baker on Challenges of Telehealth: Payers vary from state to state in the US (See figure) #ACR18 @RheumNow https://t.co/m17BUhKxIn
Suleman Bhana, MD DrBhana ( View Tweet)
Why preconceptual counseling is so important even if patients are not currently sexually active! @rheumnow #acr18 https://t.co/UwKaQnAwZK

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Nancy Baker on Benefits of Telehealth: -reduced health care costs -improved access to care -More productive workforce -Better patient experience. #ACR18 @RheumNow https://t.co/CJOZ5bX6vL
Suleman Bhana, MD DrBhana ( View Tweet)
L17 Ph2 48 wk trial dual neutralization of IL‑17A and IL‑17F w/bezilkumab in PsA: at wk 12 ACR 50 And PASI and maintained at wk 48. Serious AEs around 4% at wks24&48, not dose related; most common nasopharyngitis. Oral candidiasis 10/206 (4.9%) at wk48 in BZK. #acr18 @rheumnow

Olga Petryna DrPetryna ( View Tweet)

#ACR18 @RheumNow abs 2418. This study from philadelphia is referring to only 47% of their sexually active women being on contraception and of the 53% not on contraception, 59% were on a potentially teratogenic med. https://t.co/90G6qNpKyO
Ian N Bruce Lupusdoc ( View Tweet)
We need to worry more about our SLE patients and their bone loss. #ACR18 @RheumNow. Abstract 2327. https://t.co/vMDN2vtju8
William Shergy WilliamShergy ( View Tweet)
Peripheral vascular disease is associated with OP and hip fractures. #ACR18 @RheumNow Abstract 2305. https://t.co/VhFz3KzLNY
William Shergy WilliamShergy ( View Tweet)
Nancy Baker: Drivers of telehealth: lack of doctor access, advancements in tech (high speed internet), Affordable Care Act, patients more comfortable with digital medicine #ACR18 @RheumNow

Suleman Bhana, MD DrBhana ( View Tweet)

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

Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)

High serum Uric acid levels may protect against bone loss. #ACR18 @RheumNow Abstract 2333 https://t.co/a6YYwlfeyp
William Shergy WilliamShergy ( View Tweet)
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