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Addendum: Other conditions w/ a 1.2-2 fold higher risk of COVID death (admission) were CKD, hematologic cancer, epilepsy, COPD, CVD, stroke, atrial fibrillation, CHF, thromboembolism, PVD, type 2 diabetes. https://t.co/bbDsb1zLhX

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Breakthrough infections from UK QResarch database: Among 6.95 million vaccinated, 74.1% recv two vaccine doses, there were 2031 covid-19 deaths & 1929 hosp admissions; ~4.0% deaths & admissions were >14 days after 2nd dose https://t.co/bbDsb1zLhX

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While following individuals and organizations relevant to you is important, so is following hashtags. Read more… https://t.co/pnRFNQA5BW https://t.co/O2Dpm2r0tx

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Telephone survey of 278 Rheumatic Pts during COVID (July 2020) showed 22% reduced/interrupted treatments, only 11 (4%) stopped. Decisions made by half (49%). Stop Reasons: anxiety (48%), IV Rx access (45%), Rx unavailability (6.5%) https://t.co/XgJ1TJsHJG

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What's your prediction when the Pandemic will end and we can travel, vacation, hug & handshake?

ICYMI: The Greatest Rheumatologist - Part II #RheumNow https://t.co/NBNsmSxxcW https://t.co/n2f01vnugD

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ICYMI Expert Panel: Initial Views on FDA Warnings for JAK Inhibitors https://t.co/omeZyprT96 https://t.co/UGBlb9m5bS

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FDA JAK inhibitor warnings and what it means (also: what do you think?); other news released this week; and, two questions submitted from listeners. Dr. Cush discusses this and more in this week's podcast. https://t.co/4jTBhYDzRn https://t.co/lMpl2IOeXe

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In 2018-2019 Australia spent $136 billion on healthcare with more spent on MSK disorders ($14 billion) than CV Dz ($11.8 billion), cancer ($11.8 billion) & mental Dz ($10.5 billion). CAD, back pain, dementia, COPD & lung cancer caused most $$ burden. https://t.co/WHIPeNGIhf

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2021–22 influenza season coincides with continued COVID infx & Sxs may be confused betw both. ACIP Influenza vaccination guidelines: 1. Annual flu vaccine rec to all >6mos; 2. COVID Vax can be given w/ Flu Vax; 3. give before Nov 2021 https://t.co/oIkl50GI0W

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Rheums--have a question or case for Jack Cush? Record it here and we may feature it on an upcoming podcast. Tell us your name and where you practice rheumatology. https://t.co/wzNmOzH4VE https://t.co/QJn6Uo3lbM

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The CDC has reported that mRNA vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19–associated hospitalizations was sustained over 24 weeks; but there is evidence of waning protection amongst the immunosuppressed. https://t.co/UpQjFgKTpE https://t.co/3dQ2jacwJD

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#RA & Driving studied w/ installed auto sensor-based instrumentation - 23 controls compared to 33 RA pts (1292 driving hrs): shows RA & worsening Dz severity assoc w/ poor vehicle control; Braking/accelerating & steering variability liked to CDAI levels. https://t.co/umXGAbuicz https://t.co/EYxVVkzxR8

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US News & World Report Ranks Best Rheumatology Hospitals https://t.co/DgoE0On7So https://t.co/jkJcOGlJXo

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FDA has approved Xywav - gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) for “idiopathic hypersomnia,” (people sleep 9+hrs/, yet never feel rested). GHB prev approved for narcolepsy https://t.co/38MBpmOAAA https://t.co/5pLLghCYtp

JAMA article on using new features in Updated PubMed: 1) Focus the Clinical Question 2) Use PubMed Clinical Query Filters 3) Refine the Search Terms https://t.co/ExK8p2hVnX

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Big news! You can download/listen to the RheumNow podcast in more places than ever! Find us on Apple and Google podcasts, the PodBean app, Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn+Alexa, iHeart Radio, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro, Castbox, and Soundcloud! https://t.co/1WSUh06jjN

Top 10 things you should know about THE EYE in your rheumatology practice @CRASCRRheum #uveitisclinic #uveitisrheumatologyclinic #kensingtoneyeinstitute https://t.co/SqRKOYa2N0

Former Rheumatologist Settles Civil Fraud Claims for $2 Million for alleged False Claims Act violations. Charges were based on claims for improper medical treatments and false billing to a federal program. https://t.co/HZwrwDrkVk

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