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ACR COVID-19 Guidance for Rheumatic Disease Patients

Jack Cush, MD

On April 11th, the ACR Board of Directors approved a COVID-19 guidance document written by an ACR task force charged with updating and clarifying recommendations for rheumatologists and rheumatic disease patient management during the current COVID-19 crisis.

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Post 9/11 Autoimmune Disease Risk

Jack Cush, MD

The 9/11/01 terrorist attach on the World Trade Center (WTC)  resulted in at least 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and caused at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage.  Arthritis & Rheumatology reports that dust cloud exposure among responders and

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RheumNow Podcast – Pandemic Numbers (4.3.20)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news on COVID-19 and FDA actions this past week. Be sure to check out:

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RheumNow Podcast – New World Order (3.27.20)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and COVID developments from this past week.

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COVID Infection Run Down with Dr. Kevin Winthrop

Jack Cush, MD
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Global Rheumatology Alliance Registry Will Study COVID-19

Suleman Bhana, MD

In the midst of a global pandemic of the 2019 Novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (COVID-19), a small handful of Rheumatologists gathered on social media to collectively grapple with the impact of this virus on vulnerable populations with rheumatic disease.

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COVID-19 Rheumatology News

Jack Cush, MD

With the COVID-19 pandemic dynamically changing, we have provided several news items germane to the Rheumatologist.

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A Rheumatologist’s Tips: Telemedicine in 6 Easy Steps

Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.

Ready for telemedicine/telerheumatology?

Once you and your patient agree on a virtual visit, the following suggestions may help facilitate the interaction. If you have the ability and the capacity, record the visit.

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5 reasons Telehealth is here to stay: 1) Fast adoption fostered by technology; 2) Lowered regulatory hurdles; 3) Improved financial reimbursements; 4) Video Telehealth can be built upon; & 5) Untapped potential with adoption by Pts and MDs https://t.co/UMeRyUtKnK

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"Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak." - Thomas Carlyle

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On April 24, FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication stating HCQ and CQ have not been shown to be safe and effective in COVID-19 and that HCQ/CQ should not be used outside of hospitalized or pts in clinical trials. https://t.co/l2DNBhhvTR

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"Yeah, you might beat me today, but then you’re gonna have to fight me again tomorrow and the day after that and every single day from now on until I kick the #$%! out of you, which I will.” - William Costanzo

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There’s a saying that anyone driving faster than you is crazy and anyone driving slower doesn’t know how to drive. Similar with COVID-19: anyone taking more precautions than you has an anxiety issue and anyone taking fewer is an idiot.

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Dr C Kershaw @UTSWNews grand rounds on ventilation in #COVID19 Why putting pts in prone position might help with ARDS ⁦@RheumNow⁩ https://t.co/I0AOx72Jwl
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Dr. Kavanaugh said it well in his blog on the "Upside of Covid" Humanity is really shining thru these days. Im truly touched by all my patients who ask about my health and my safety during COVID-19 == we all have to look out for each other! https://t.co/BYI5LHybeV

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NY State study shows 13.9% of population to be COVID (+) by Antibody testing; (+) means previously exposed. (+) COVID results were not different between all age groups. Given 15,500 deaths in NY, that means the COVID death rate is 0.5% https://t.co/LCDPeBLy2r

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In Italy, mention of #RA as one of the casues of death was increasingly noted from 2003 to 2015 but decreased as the main or underlying cause of death https://t.co/fPzs5k7XOa

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COVID-19: GI involvment does occur. Diarrhea in 3-24%, Nausea 10-18%, vomiting <4% and increased LFTs in up to one-third; and 28% of those with GI symptoms may not have respiratory symptoms. Virus has been found in stool samples. https://t.co/pErYDwuodT

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"I hope you’re proud of yourself for the times you’ve said ‘yes,’ when all it meant was extra work for you and was seemingly helpful only to someone else" - Mr. Rogers

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(1) We are delighted to announce that Kenneth Saag, MD MSc @KenSaag will serve as our next #UABRheumatology Division Director effective July 1st 2020 @uabmedicine @UABSOM @UABNews @UAB_NRTC @UABPulmonary @UABCardiology @UABGIM @uabSOPH @ONealCancerUAB @sethlandefeld @DrVickersUAB https://t.co/PMjhpWIptp
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