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Gender Norms in Chronic Pain

d EurekAlert!

Sensitive women and stoical men are the prevalent images of people in chronic pain. Unwarranted differences in medical treatment may result, as a University of Gothenburg doctoral thesis emphasizes.

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Disordered Pain Processing in Fibromyalgia

d Jack Cush, MD

Fibromyalgia is a mysterious chronic pain disorder that is difficult to treat. Its causes are also still largely in the dark.

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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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US MD survey shows # active MDs grew 33% to 923 419 (2001-2021). But AVG weekly work hrs declined 7.6% (53 to 49 hrs/wk). Decline driven by MD males/Fathers (-12%), rural MDs, 45-54 yrs old MDs. Only MD mothers had signif. increase in work hours (+3%) https://t.co/1CR2ERPX5e https://t.co/at0RJpcTEp

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962 #RA pts from Leiden early arthritis clinic shows that in 2005 was a significant delay (~5wks) in referral of females vs male pts. The longer referral delays in female pts has since been eliminated. By 2020 the referral delay is same 4.7 vs 5.4 wks. https://t.co/JphiWWk85j https://t.co/bEHKLot4hu

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It is not only ‘OK’ to say no but mandatory for self preservation! https://t.co/KWTHuvtLpb

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EMA Final Update on JAK Inhibitors and MACE, Malignancy & VTE Risks https://t.co/rMEqodKdVN https://t.co/OT0gRRADIc

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The Origin Story: Women in Rheumatology--The XX Factor When asked to run a campaign to highlight the achievements and challenges of women in rheumatology, I was ecstatic because we have has so many heroines who have contributed to our field. https://t.co/ucQIPjQ8Tu https://t.co/g81EtAwYYL

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"You can have it all... ... but not all at the same time ... or all the time."- @UnaMakris @rheumnow @uptoTate Watch today's Tuesday Night Rheumatology on https://t.co/kG93OYaNIx

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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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