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PMR and Palindromic Rheumatism Similarities
I'd like to discuss the similarities between polymyalgia rheumatica and palindromic rheumatism. And in doing that, highlight how these similarities help us understand the relationship between polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumatoid arthritis. Perhaps not everybody watching this will be very familiar with palindromic rheumatism. It is considered uncommon, but every rheumatologist sees it in their practice.
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2023 EULAR Lupus Management Recommendations
EULAR has published updated recommendations for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) based on new evidence and expert opinion - formulationg five overarching principles and 13 recommendations.
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Could Methotrexate Work in Hand Osteoarthritis?
Lancet reports the results of the METHODS study from Australia where hand osteoarthritis (HOA) patients benefitted from 6 months of methotrexate (MTX) - as long as there was MRI synovitis!
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#PMR: Ageism, Pain and Drug Management
Dr. Divyani Misra, Boston, discusses ageism, pain and drug management in older adults with polymyalgia rheumatica.
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Learn about enhancing patient care in axSpA through this engaging video series, as Dr Lianne Gensler and Dr Atul Deodhar walk through the updates to the ASAS-EULAR Guidelines. https://t.co/NxGuOXPKjZ https://t.co/HdCGE3ZgpI
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Fever of Unknown Origin
Featuring Dr. Sebastian Sattui (Pittsburgh)
68 yr. old with fatigue and daily fevers of 101F; what's the differential diagnosis?
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Frailty in #PMR: Why do I need to care?
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Sleep Apnea Smart Watches
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and regulatory approvals from this past week on RheumNow.
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#PMR with Cancer
Dr. Sebastian Sattui (Pittsburgh, PA) Can PMR be a paraneoplastic presentation?
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TONIGHT at 7pm ET! Join us for #PMR & Steroid-Sparing Therapeutics featuring panelists Drs. Robert Spiera and Sarah Mackie, and moderator Dr. Sebastian Sattui .
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IL-6 Inhibitors in #PMR: Give early or late?
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AbbVie US Medical Affairs sponsored posters are now available:
Long-term Safety of a JAKi in Patients with RA With up to 6.5 Years of Exposure. https://t.co/0PQT6qExcQ https://t.co/PYbdwQeKEA
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Steroids and #PMR
In this Tuesday Night Rheumatology webinar, the panel discussed the use of corticosteroids in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. Panelists: Drs. Lindsay Lally, Richard Conway and Max Yates. Moderated by Dr. David Liew.
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Rheumatologist Survey on PMR & steroid-sparing. What percentage of PMR pts do you use a steroid-sparing agent? Answer here: https://t.co/rIMzlyYZst
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53.2 Million with Diagnosed Arthritis (USA: 2019–2021)
Last week the CDC's MMWR reports that during 2019–2021, 21.2% of U.S. adults (53.2 million) reported "diagnosed arthritis"
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Curious about the latest updates in treating axSpA? Don't miss out on the RheumNow Therapeutic Update! This engaging video series explores the current recommendations from the ASAS-EULAR Guidelines. https://t.co/Zto7we8z6M https://t.co/TvXzsFUZ46
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Innovative, full-read, state-of-the-art article on IMAGING in INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS & its future role in precision medicine. "Imaging is poised to become an invaluable tool in precision medicine..". HR-pQCT, 3T or 7T MRI, FAPI PET–CT, CEUS, FOI, etc https://t.co/JlZZf2KZdi https://t.co/eSpE9RAcvB
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Canadian survey of 620 pts w/ chronic & debilitating arthritis, shows the majority (76%) are free of psychiatric disorders (76%) & in good (complete) mental health (56%); fostered by having a confidant, & being without insomnia, depression/anxiety https://t.co/6agOYCmnit https://t.co/IBKCjUo0DQ
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Turkish study 1,134 PsA pts found mean Dx delay=35 mos (median: 12). 39% Dx w/in 3 mos, & 67% w/in 24 mos. Dx delay decr. over time: 60 to 24 mos (<2010 to 2015–2019). Dx delay factors: less education (OR 2.6), arthritis>PSO (1.7), LBP 1st (1.6)https://t.co/GYKPSaYWhU https://t.co/YYwaiQd5mJ
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Tomorrow! Join us for #PMR & Steroid-Sparing Therapeutics featuring panelists Drs. Robert Spiera and Sarah Mackie, and moderator Dr. Sebastian Sattui .
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