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RNL23 Replays (5.6.2023)
This week on the podcast we feature replay content from RNL 2023, cannabis effects on pain and sleep, and what drives PJP risk the most - steroids or RTX?
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Prevalence and Mortality of IgG4-related disease in the USA
A current review of the epidemiology of IgG4-related disease (IgG4-RD) in the USA shows a low prevalence with possibly increasing numbers, owing to increasing awareness of this unique immune-mediated condition.
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Romosuzumab and Low Sclerostin Levels Underlie CV Risk
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EurekAlert!
New research highlights potential safety concerns around women taking romosozumab, a new anti-osteoporosis drug available on the NHS.
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Lupus During Pregnancy Carries Higher Maternal, Fetal Morbidity Risks
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MedPage Today
Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had higher risks for maternal and fetal morbidity compared to those without the chronic autoimmune disorder, according to a nationwide analysis of U.S. data.
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Lupus During Pregnancy Carries Higher Maternal, Fetal Morbidity Risks
Women with SLE had higher risks for maternal and fetal morbidity compared to those without the chronic autoimmune disorder, according to a nationwide analysis of U.S. data.
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Pericarditis Management
Dr. Cremer, a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, reviewed the questions patients ask about pericarditis including why the disease develops, will it recur, how is it treated, and what will their treatment duration be.
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Treatment and Management of Neuropsychiatric Lupus
On the first day of ACR State of the Art conference in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Michelle Petri reviewed the treatment and management of neuropsychiatric lupus.
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ACR 2023 Convergence Brings Back the Poster Hall and 4 Day Meeting
ACR Convergence 2023, the annual meeting of the ACR and the world’s premier rheumatology experience, will be held Nov. 10 – 15 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
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QD Clinic - Audience RA Questions from RNL23
Audience Questions & Answers from RNL23 on Rheumatoid Arthritis
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ICYMI: What to do about pre-clinical RA?
Much like the recent ACR Convergence, RheumNow Live’s 2023 conference led with this year’s hot topic of rheumatoid arthritis and especially what to do regarding pre-clinical RA.
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PJP Prophylaxis Needed with Steroids and RTX
The 2023 EULAR Vasculitis guidelines recommends primary prophylaxis with antibiotics, especially in rheumatic disease patients receiving RTX.
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I want to thank all of our amazing contributors for @RheumNow’s Women in Rheumatology: The XX Factor month. @KDAO2011 @gwenesta_melton and I agree that the future looks brighter when we come together as a community.
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RheumThoughts: Giving Good Care in Diversity takes Time
Dr. Yvonne Sherrer and second-year fellow Dr. Corin Agoris discuss a case where extended time led to improved patient outcomes.
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Stop RA trail:
Plaquenil didn’t prevent RA in patient with pre clinical RA. Kevin Deane #RNL2023 @RheumNow https://t.co/0uQshODl1j https://t.co/sXIYyQeemJ
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#RNL2023 @RheumNow
There are a lot of RA Rx on market now - do we need more?
Dr. Brenner: YES
Stromal targets like LIF/LIFR, Notch3, cadherin-11 offer upstream benefits for our difficult to treat RA patients that don't respond to tradition cs/bDMARDs https://t.co/xavJrFX84G https://t.co/gAdMU4AgXz
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Dr Brenner at #RNL2023
Excellent description on how fibroblasts are major producers of IL-6 producers
Clinically presents a target for blocking the fibroblasts, upstream the inflammatory cascade in RA
@RheumNow https://t.co/9eQDkEzLBS https://t.co/nOGsjJH7AI
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5 year retrospective study of hip replacements (w/ RA, PsA, OA, AS pts), looked at those w perioperative TNFi vs stopped TNFi; showing no differences in outcomes (p = 0.713)> @ last F/U, revision rates were TNFi 2.5%, nonbiologics 3% & 0.8% OA THAs https://t.co/fMKJLyMO6A https://t.co/FofBlxmNEt
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#RNL2023 @RheumNow
Dr. Stanley Cohen: possible adverse effects of JAKi
-Herpes zoster, other infections
-Malignancy
-Occasional cytopenias
-LFTs (with DMARDs)
-Incr Cr or CPK
-Acne
-Incr lipids
-GI perf
-VTE
Which do you counsel with your patients? https://t.co/WNqQ8HVP9n https://t.co/qWYLoMWELv
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JAKi cycling, likely something we all do/consider in clinic. Dr. S. Cohen reviews the JAK-pot study which shows good, expected results between cycling in patients. #RNL2023 @RheumNow https://t.co/72m0GnmBkZ https://t.co/IThonRjpWD
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How do you prevent RA in at-risk patient?
Smoking cessation! Healthy weight and exercise! Diet! Periodontal health! 🚭🏋️🥕🦷
Education follow-up!
Not robustly proven to prevent/delay RA, but may be more important than early DMARD intervention! Kevin Deane, MD
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