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Axial Spondylitis Abstracts Roundup
There have been a number of interesting posters and presentations covering the field of axial spondyloarthropathy. I’ve picked out a few points that I found particularly relevant.
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new SLE classification criteria have been validated. need to know for clinical research and (re)certification of exams. #ACR18 @RheumNow https://t.co/1ld3yrOlE1
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Interesting to note when interpreting data @rheumnow #acr18 https://t.co/zuvBSefHC3
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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.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
J Olin: Segmental arterial mediolysis can mimic FMD. Characteristics: 1.noninflammatory, 2.nonatherosclerotic, 3.intraabdominal, 4.aneurysm/dissection 5. hemorrhagic. Dx:REQUIRES tissue examination. @rheumnow #acr18 https://t.co/kvFwRAeqRH
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Current MOC requirements @Rheumnow #acr18 https://t.co/NUoStoMiVO
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How ABAI certification differs from ABIM @rhrumnow #acr18 https://t.co/plGmDJJPSr
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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.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
More Australians on the big stage at #ACR18 - this time Anthony Sammel kicking off the Late Breaking Abstracts session. https://t.co/tpQYqh7Jfj
ǝlʇʇıɥʍ ɯɐs samwhittle ( View Tweet)
New ACR guidelines for treatment management during pregnancy in patients with rheumatic diseases #ACR18 https://t.co/KsJHwwopeZ
anna.molto annamolto ( View Tweet)
What do I do as @ACRheum chair of the Gov't Affairs committee while at #ACR18? Board & Committee meetings. Podium talks on Medicare changes & long list of advocacy Wins & upcoming challenges. Networking to learn struggles & solutions. Giving out bent forks - ask me for one! https://t.co/WX6Hc9XmnT
Angus Worthing MD AngusWorthing ( View Tweet)
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.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Had a great discussion with @AngusWorthing about increasing the number of rheumatologists active in political advocacy.
My take: a lot of things need to improve in rheum, and more people in advocacy is how to get it done.
How to get started? Just @ me or Angus
#ACR18 https://t.co/n3MePEqjeC
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50% of SLE patients who are told they have HCQ retinopathy may actually have a mimicking retinal pathology. Second opinion by retinal specialist critical before stopping drug. #ACR18 #GreatDebate https://t.co/IdC1UAePbq
Maximilian Konig MaxKonigMD ( View Tweet)
We had a great discussion and will post it soon. https://t.co/N7dWlp3zz2
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
CT scan best modality to assess calcification of ligament surrounding odontoid process, or crowned dens syndrome.
MOC 3 at #ACR18 @RheumNow
Brittany A MissbeeMD ( View Tweet)
Autoinflammatory dz in adults can often be missed due to milder disease forms; often found when their children are evaluated for more severe symptoms. Don't forget family history when obtaining patient's information! #ACR18 @RheumNow
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"We conditionally recommend against methotrexate in breastfeeding women."
"We strongly recommend that TNF-inhibitors as a class are compatible with breastfeeding."
-Reproductive issues in RA
#ACR18 @RheumNow
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SLE pregnancy mgmt: 1) check anti-SSA/Ro and anti-SSB/La, APS antibodies once, check SLE activity every trimester
#ACR18 @RheumNow
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SLE pregnancy mgmt: 2) mgmt & prevention of SLE activity, including immunosuppressants (use AZA instead of MMF, etc.)
#ACR18 @RheumNow
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