Infection may play an important role in the genesis of vasculitis and ANCA seropositivity; this report suggests that past cytomegalovirus infection may be a risk in the occurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasm antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, a new COVID-related syndrome in children, the "Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children" (MIS), was described as being similar to but distinctly different than childhood Kawasaki's disease (KD). A new epidemiologic report shows that while MIS-C cases rose, KD cases fell and remained low during the period of masking and school closure.
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Amgen and ChemoCentryx, (maker of newly approved Avacopan)have entered into a definitive agreement wherein Amgen will acquire ChemoCentryx for ~$3.7 billion ($52 per share). https://t.co/8quO9ET8vH https://t.co/AphPizgKo8
Private insurance claims data suggests that in the last 5 yrs Lyme disease has increased 19% (urban) to 60% (rural areas). Prevalence highest in June & July. Top 5 states - NJ, Maine, VT, Rhode Island, Conn. https://t.co/QHnhiWLOk3 https://t.co/7fYWQe0nBh https://t.co/GYKekF4Enf
JAMA overview of Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) - how generated, validated, used and limitations.https://t.co/572KxUO59s https://t.co/5c6xQfZqzu
Krill Oil Effective in Knee Osteoarthritis
Krill oil supplements in knee OA was shown to be superior to placebo in reducing knee pain, stiffness and function while increasing the omega-3 index.
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Physician Assistant Salaries -Amer Academy of Physician Assoc 2022 Report
Critical care $122,832
Emer Med $121,480
Surgery $121,400
Cardiology $118,000
Heme/Onc $117,297
Rheumatology $113,000
ID $113,000
GI $113,000
Pulm $112,900
PCP $112,000
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Have the trends started to change in awards for more junior people in rheumatology? https://t.co/0UC9BvXfsY
The Johns Hopkins Hospital has repeated its top rank among US Rheumatology centers - ranking #1 for the 18th year in a row, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2022–23 Best Hospitals list.
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Anyone who thinks BA.5 is just another variant isn't paying attention
>200,000 new cases yesterday. Vertical. https://t.co/x7wziHMZ9K
French study from 362 septic arthritis pts over 2 yrs., mean age was 64yrs, w/ high Charlson comorbidity index 3.5. Most common was Knee (39%), Staphylococcus (51%), Abx used 47d, surgery in 48%; 28% serious complications & 9.2% died https://t.co/PdddHsagFg https://t.co/3oHbW0tAjU
During 2021-22, there was 387,112 deaths due to pneumonia, influenza, or COVID-19. At least 72% were dut to COVID-19 and 0.6% was due to influenza https://t.co/0ljpXJt0yr https://t.co/1Sp4RULVAY
Andy Tran
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What's going on here? https://t.co/3jwbRazJhc
Indiana University Infectious Diseases Fellowship
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#idboardreview #meded #idmeded #IDtwitter #dermtwitter #MedTwitter Infectious differential diagnosis of rash involving palms & soles https://t.co/xXK4nYwEoi
Are You Wasting Money on Supplements or Vitamins?
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A reflex slide I put together for you. https://t.co/HMumN7WaJY
Although Rheumatology currently ranks 2nd or 3rd in specialty use of telemedicine - the vast majority of rheums have given up on telehealth (<15%) https://t.co/8cjMjzIU0a
MMWR: Monkeypox Outbreak in Nine States
CDC is tracking multiple reported U.S. monkeypox cases, and monitoring cases in persons in countries without endemic monkeypox and with no known travel links to an endemic area.
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