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“Hey PRESTO!” – Early identification of psoriatic arthritis
Despite a wealth of treatment options, a number of notable unmet needs remain in PsA, most notably the significant diagnostic delay that many patients endure. We are all aware that those with psoriatic skin disease are the most at risk cohort for PsA. Identifying patients with psoriasis who have, or are at increased risk of PsA, appears to be the low hanging fruit that we just can’t fully seem to grasp.
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Long COVID and Rheumatic Disease
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact worldwide particularly among those who are immunocompromised. Numerous studies have highlighted the increased risk of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection among patients with rheumatic diseases (RD).
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Dr. Olga Petryna is back for her 8th year as a RheumNow reporter. Follow her @DrPetryna for real-time #ACR22 coverage. https://t.co/zwCt46uqQj
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Introducing RheumNow #ACR22 reporter, Dr. Catherine Sims! She'll will be joining us and reporting on SpA and reproductive health. Follow @DrCassySims for real-time ACR coverage this weekend! https://t.co/LU39uYs6WM
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Which one to use for prevention and which for treatment? Drugs covered by #Medicare based on indication #osteoporosis #acr22 #acrreview @RheumNow https://t.co/KE5F6Sn3wg
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What's the role of MRI in #osteoarthritis?
#ACR22 @RheumNow #acrreview https://t.co/uZEzUSLo88
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
When referring to radiographs in #osteoarthritis, it can be better described as early, advanced or end-stage as it only shows the extent of joint damage accrued over time, not telling us much on the severity of disease - Dr. Scanzello
#ACR22 @RheumNow https://t.co/m7Vdmu6KM6
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
#osteoporosis baseline lab work should be completed to assess for secondary causes. DEXA is underutilized in men and should be considered especially in men with inflammatory disease
Baseline labs: CBC, BMP, PTH, vit D, TSH, urine ca, testosterone #ACR22 @RheumNow https://t.co/byXLQFpe3n
Catherine Sims, MD DrCassySims ( View Tweet)
2019 Reccs for #OA RX- educate, exercise and weight mgmt is cornerstone . Hyaluronic acid supplementation and stem cell, PRP injx not recc. #acr22 #acrreview @rheumnow https://t.co/v5w84z9eCu
TheDaoIndex KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
What's the clinical use of imaging in #osteoarthritis?
👉Useful in atypical presentations, NOT required for dx
👉Always consider the view (particularly knees)
👉No evidence in predicting response to non-surgical tx
#ACR22 @RheumNow #acrreview https://t.co/nlRI1dbbud
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
#Exercise does NOT increase the risk for knee replacement but can provide a protective effect - Dr Scanzelloe on #OA @rheumnow #acr22 #acrreview https://t.co/a8Q1FLUvcw
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Exciting time to be doing research in GCA! Over half a dozen ongoing RCTs
Challenging to recruit enough patients given (1) competing trials (2) reticence to join a trial when tocilizumab (standard of care) is available
#ACR22 #Vasculitis22 @RheumNow https://t.co/mJm69gH4N9
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
❗Encouraging weight loss in #osteoarthritis is really challenging! @rheumarhyme
But this slide👇 is reassuring and we can use it to motivate our patients.
#ACR22 @rheumnow #acrreview https://t.co/hUa56UfJPA
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Short-term intra-articular steroids are effective (unclear- long term benefits) - no increase risk for knee replacement with repeat steroid injx #osteoarthritis @rheumnow #acr22 #acrreview https://t.co/MJHXWePF70
TheDaoIndex KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Nice summary slide of the recently published 2022 Classification Criteria for GCA and TAK!
Avalable free!
TAK: https://t.co/0aMVPvKgyE
GCA: https://t.co/s1aiFpq3r2
#ACR22 #Vasculitis22 @RheumNow https://t.co/x9ufxi7aco
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Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Medicare will cover #DXA testing for these diagnoses @RheumNow #acr22 #acrreview https://t.co/keZg0fxyz9
TheDaoIndex KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Did You Know? FDA relaxed warnings on #sarcoma with #Forteo- can use more than 2 years @RheumNow #acr22 #acrreview #osteoporosis https://t.co/Xzr6TZIlWN
TheDaoIndex KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Drug holidays for #osteoporosis RX but be note fracture risk may increase with these holidays- consider an anabolic agent during these times - Dr Tanner #acr22 @RheumNow #acrreview https://t.co/6XbpYD5D1X
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Dr Tanner presents the features of AFF👇
It is rare, subtrochanteric in location and often appears w/n 5-10 yrs of BP use.
#ACR22 @RheumNow #acrreview #osteoporosis https://t.co/KbMJ4dXfpj
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
P1NP is a useful bone turnover marker that Dr. Tanner checks to monitor #osteoporosis therapy (if insurance covers it) - it is not affected by diurnal variation, food, renal function. #ACR22 @rheumnow #ACRReview
TheDaoIndex KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
