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Chikungunya marches on, at a cost

Jack Cush, MD

A recent article from BMC Global Health suggests that between 2011 and 2020, the mosquito-borne disease chikungunya, has disabled millions and likely amassed close to $50 billion in healthcare and disability-related costs in 110 countries. 

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Don’t Buy Guitars (12.6.2024)

Jack Cush, MD

This year at ACR24, the RheumNow faculty and reporters were prolific, generating >800 Tweets, 56 written articles, 117 Videos and 28 podcasts – all in 4 days! You can best review and learn ACR24 by A) Rheumatology Roundup; b) Topic Panel videos; and c) Topic podcasts.

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Dr. Quotes (11.8.2024)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week from RheumNow.com.

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Gut microbiome changes linked to onset of RA

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Changes in the make-up of the gut microbiome are linked to the onset of clinically evident rheumatoid arthritis in those at risk of the disease because of genetic, environmental, or immunological factors, suggests research published online in the 

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COVID-19 and Long-Term Risk of Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Disorders

Jack Cush, MD

A Korean population based study found that people infected with COVID-19, especially severe COVID-19, had an increased risk of autoimmune and autoinflammatory connective tissue disorders.

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Long Covid Defined

Jack Cush, MD

The National Academy of Medicine and New England Journal of Medicine have published a comprehensive definition of "long COVID".

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Advances in the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis

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Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic, progressive liver disease caused by immune system dysregulation that targets the liver. If untreated, AIH can lead to severe complications, including cirrhosis and liver failure. 

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Lacaille et al. Long term harms of previous steroids in RA. CV/infection mortality increase 7% every year/use. Takes 3.5 and 10 years to return to normal after 1 and 2 years use. Never returns to normal if >2 years use @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#2673 #ACRbest https://t.co/qcp5mCHmeB https://t.co/keXw5Qg2ld

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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Mortality Risk After Stopping Glucocorticosteroids (GC) in RA. In a study of 28,078 RA patients: Mortality risk from CVD ↑ 7.5%/year of GC use; ↓ 1.3%/year after stopping. Mortality risk from infections ↑ 6.8%/year of GC use; ↓ 4.9%/year after stopping. Risks normalize 1.5–10… https://t.co/i6cKet1EEV https://t.co/ClMjIly20E

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Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
PHOENYCS GO, RCT of dapirplizumab, novel CD40Li in SLE Met primary endpoint (NNT~6 for BICLA) & numerical improvements in many other endpts 1 MI & 1 death from infection over 213 pts Encouraging for sure! Second phase 3 being launched #ACR24 @RheumNow Abstr#L16 #ACRbest https://t.co/QwDMKjhFvb

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Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Using longitudinal claims data, this study explores the safety of non-conventional combination targeted therapy in adults with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Key findings: - 42,821 PsA patients analyzed; only 1.1% on combination therapy. - Increased risk of serious infections:… https://t.co/Jghmz9lkLd https://t.co/YqwJlTKcEi

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Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Study revealing the Uterine-Joint Axis in female axial spondyloarthritis, highlighting dysbiosis and subclinical uterine inflammation as key factors in disease pathogenesis. Key findings: - Distinct microbiota profiles in AxSpA patients vs. healthy controls. - Significant genital… https://t.co/Cl12ELdjI2

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Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)

A retrospective analysis by Dr. ERayens et al showed that RA pts >/=50y given 2 RZV doses were less likely to develop HZ vs. unvaxxed grp Incidence of PHN was also lower in the vaccinated group (0.2py vs.1.9py) RZV is effective in preventing HZ & PhN @Rheumnow #ACR25 abs0977 https://t.co/JhYBYnLmhl

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sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Study on SLE and NMO overlap: Higher risk of acute cystitis & severe sepsis in hospitalized patients SLE/NMO overlap patients 3x more likely to develop acute cystitis 2x more likely to develop severe sepsis #ACR24 @RheumNow abst#1529

Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)

Study on severe lymphopenia in SLE: - Assessed incidence, risk factors, and outcomes - 11.52% of SLE patients experienced severe lymphopenia - Higher infection rates during severe lymphopenia period = No opportunistic infections observed #ACR24 abst#1519 @rheumnow @HSSProfEd

Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)

In case you needed more encouragement for recombinant zoster vaccination in RA patients: it prevents herpes zoster episodes, in the real world. RA pts in KP system n=1926 vaccinated matched 1:3 with non-vaccinated - HZ reduced 60% - PHN reduced 88% #ACR24 ABST0977 @RheumNow https://t.co/BryBrlv9K5

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David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Global meta-analysis of 61 studies shows TB Preventive treatment (TPT) - Reduces active TB risk in rheumatic disease patients by 29% (RR: 0.71, CI: 0.57–0.87) - Best outcomes in high TB-burden countries (RR: 0.51) and with isoniazid for >9 months (RR: 0.52). - Dual screening… https://t.co/4P1982ngvL

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Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)

Infection as a Cause of Death https://t.co/CwvffN7CcM https://t.co/SwSuAanuEO

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Survey of 779 RA pts in the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society. Respondents were 95% Caucasian in their 50s with menopause in their 40s. 80% responded that their arthritis was worse during the menopause with 10% being much worse. https://t.co/NqZXK1lLQe https://t.co/k59HD5bKrd

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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Peptic ulcer disease is still assoc w/ signif. hospitalization & mortality (10K deaths in USA/Yr). PUD affects 10% of outpts w/ Upper GI pain. 42% are due to H.pylori, 36% from ASA NSAIDs. Complications bleeding (73%), perforation (9%), pyloric obstruction (3%)- JAMA review… https://t.co/1bgagFVlYN https://t.co/8i2j3r1puf
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