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What Advocacy Taught Me About Leadership

d Blair Solow, MD, MSc

When I first took on the role as the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Committee on Government Affairs chair, I was keenly aware of being the first woman to be nominated to this position. While the demographics of government officials have changed over the past several decades, governance positions are held overwhelmingly by men. Having my voice heard and advocating for my colleagues at the ACR, and most importantly for our patients, were priorities. 

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Steroid-Sparing Rituximab in Polymyalgia Rheumatica

d Jack Cush, MD

BRIDGE-PMR proof-of-concept trial assessed the efficacy of rituximab (RTX) in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) and showed that a single 1000 mg dose of lead to a significant number of glucocorticoid-free remissions after 1 year. 

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British Society of Rheumatology Plans Revision of Systemic Sclerosis Guideline

d Jack Cush, MD

British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) last published its guideline for systemic sclerosis (SSc) in 2016. Given the many advances in the field the BSR has outlined their plans to update the management of SSc.

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EMA Final Update on JAK Inhibitors and MACE, Malignancy & VTE Risks

d Jack Cush, MD

The EMA has updated recommendations regarding the use of JAK inhibitors by issuing a direct healthcare professional communication summarizing the data and warnings regarding an increased risk of malignancy, major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), serious infections, VTE, and mortality in some patients receiving JAKi for the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders.

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XX Factor Women in Rheumatology

The Origin Story of RheumNow’s Campaign: Women in Rheumatology--The XX Factor

d Kathryn H. Dao, M.D.,  , Rachel Tate, DO

Origin stories have captivated me ever since my childhood spent reading Greek Mythology and Marvel comic books. Superheroes have different powers and personalities.

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Intrathecal Methotrexate For Cerebritis Dr. Jack Cush reviews the CV advantage to walking, the OA risk with running and the eczema-OA connection; these articles and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow. https://t.co/qvOM4p4g7Q https://t.co/QeOPbAapL1

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There are 27 US States where Nurse Practitioners have "Full Practice Authority" - including WA, OR, NV, ID, UT, MT, AZ, CO, WY, NM, ND, SD, NE, KS, Minn, NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, MD, DE, DC https://t.co/VtqssiGAB0 https://t.co/Zm8Rl7wox8

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Drs. Tate and Dao will be leading discussions on Women in Rheumatology, the XX Factor. Sign up to attend our Tuesday Night Rheumatology series. @uptoTate @KDAO2011 https://t.co/ciEAY1SJdg https://t.co/dlCfXItAxN

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Aug 2022 Ann Int Med reports a Compensation study of 1435 matched male (881) & female (554) PCPs; Shows that despite being a growing share of the workforce, Women PCPs earned median of $58 829 less than male PCPs. https://t.co/iS9oFvdjgq https://t.co/pqm1DEqh7z

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Gout - Hot Topics in March 2023 A number of new reports this month shed new light on old issues in Gout. https://t.co/Uuoxf8ghcr https://t.co/5S6m0PWj7h

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Among 182 adult #RA pts - half (50%) had Depression and 25% had anxiety. Patients with depression or anxiety had higher HAQ and DAS28 scores. Depression was more prevalent in females, housewives, & low education. Anxiety more in blue-collar workers https://t.co/C9Foulu29l https://t.co/tcCaV85kU0

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Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir) should be used w/in 5d of COVID Sxs onset. Drug interactions include: steroids, anticoagulants (Eliquis, Xarelto, warfarin), Flomax, Calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines. https://t.co/VZpS1z3OGR https://t.co/hR6JAJ3BBO

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Atopic Disease Increases Osteoarthritis Risk Analysis of commercial insurance claims suggests that patients with asthma or atopic dermatitis have a significantly increased risk of osteoarthritis (OA). https://t.co/450DnhOfY5 https://t.co/zUfD4jhumY

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Frunevetmab (Solensia), is a cat-specific mAb against nerve growth factor was FDA approved, for use in CATS, to treat the pain of osteoarthritis. CATS! https://t.co/vY0CCMjZmC https://t.co/UnpDpo5fyB

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Tomorrow! Join us for Tuesday Night Rheumatology. Our panelists will discuss the challenges they have faced trying to manage a career and family life, as well as provide advice and strategies for managing competing priorities and obligations. https://t.co/OlP0pupkMV https://t.co/pZQMASafcG

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Abbvie has completed a phase II upadacitinib vs combo elsubrutinib/upadacitinib ( ABBV-599) in active #SLE - M19-130 (SLEek) Phase 2 trial met the primary endpoint SRI-4 response and pred dose<=10 mg qd. No new safety signals - Phase III trial planned https://t.co/6CwS2AVamH https://t.co/b4wQ6IoiOz

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Gender Gap in Editors. Cross-sect study of top 10 Intl medical journals in 41 categories shows women underrepresented as editors in chief. Women editors=21%. No women editors in dentistry, oral surgery; allergy, psychiatry; anesthesiology; ophthalmology https://t.co/JWAwrO9F4w https://t.co/0viEMa6ImK

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Variability in rheumatologist steroid prescribing - using data on ~500k RA pts and 6,875 rheumatologists. Those LESS likely to prescribe alot of steroids were: women, solo practitioners, in practice ≥10 years, seeing greater#s of RA pts/year https://t.co/ELk0avorOe

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Open-label Trial of 14 pts with MAS due to steroid refractory systemic JIA or adult-onset Still’s demonstrated the efficacy of IV emapalumab, an anti-IFNγ mAb. Demonstrated signif reductions in LDH, sIL-2R, Ferritin, CXCL9, & steroid dose https://t.co/vgxT5KzmQF https://t.co/gDLmfOlSHG

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Mom in Medicine BINGO - Just try to Win! #WIR https://t.co/Mb4KtsWQPK

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