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A novel report from PNAS suggests that in osteoarthritis (OA), the damage is not entirely from body weight and mechanics, instead it may be from adipose tissue itself.
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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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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid's CY 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule provides much-needed increases in Medicare reimbursement for the evaluation and management (E/M) services provided by rheumatologists and other cognitive care specialties to Medicare beneficiaries.
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Dr. Janet Woodcock has been appointed the interim head of the FDA. President Biden has yet to nominate a new FDA commissioner. Dr. Woodcock is a rheumatologist and current Director of CDER at the FDA .https://t.co/Wk0auZ2pn1
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Sign up to attend RheumNow Live--March 20 and 21. CME credits available
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Belated congratulations to Dr. David T. Felson, for receiving the Lee C. Howley, Sr. Prize for Arthritis Science from the Arthritis Foundation. He is a professor of medicine and epidemiology at Boston University's Schools of Medicine and Public Health https://t.co/U7yKnWWLxc
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2020 Rheumatology Year in Review-- Read our top news items that rheumatologists should recollect and integrate into clinical standards for 2021 and beyond.
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Rheumatologists: Record your question or case for the RheumNow podcast.
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Rheumatologists: Record your question or case for the RheumNow podcast.
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Head to RheumNow for our latest Covid-19 articles.
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Hello 2021 and new drug price hikes - on average a 4.2% hike in over 500 drugs (past years saw an avg hike ~5%). Increases include Cosentyx 7%, Humira & Rinvoq 7.4%, Orencia 4.5%, Taltz 5%, Actemra 3%, Benlysta 5%, Xeljanz 4.9% & Cimzia 4%
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Telemedicine Less Utilized in the South and Urban Areas-- an MMWR student from 7/20 shows that urban health centers were more likely to provide virtual visits that those in rural areas.
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The core problem of COI amongst docs is that the profession does not really care. Disclosure is not the solution. Divestment and recusal are, but no one inside wants to do that.
This was a case of failure to disclose (on a large scale) and the punishment was a promotion https://t.co/Q384TNnPy2
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This is the beginning of the END. Please get your COVID vaccine! How cool that the nurse with the needle is my RA patient https://t.co/Hk6ZVCf3WS
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My Experience as a COVID19 Vaccine Trial Participant by Dr. Kathryn Dao ( @KDAO2011)
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Join Dr. Irene Blanco as she discusses diversity and inclusion issues, specifically in rheumatology education, along with the activities and resources available via the Equity and Inclusion Hub, at the #ACR20.
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Latest update on the SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine from the ACR. https://t.co/uZ2lmOUigU
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New Lyme disease guidelines released by the IDSA, AAN and ACR.
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Check out Dr. Kathyrn Dao's blog experience. A rheumatology researcher signs up for the COVID-19 vaccine! https://t.co/B9Wsvo7DJH
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RT @CreakyJoints : .@LCalabreseDO from @ClevelandClinic is discussing the science of #empathy in #rheumatology at #ACR20.
How important is empathy in your doctor-patient relationship? https://t.co/dnJ3f8QouE
