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Half the Experts are Wrong (2.17.2023)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and tries to stump the expert panel this week on the podcast.
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Gingival Inflammation Parallels Saliva “Cytokine Score”
Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry have developed a single score to describe the level of cytokines in the saliva, and this score is linked with the severity of clinical gum inflammation, according to a study
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Steroids assisting options - CTX, LEF or RTX @anisha_dua @RWCSmtg @RheumNow #RWCS23 https://t.co/ENfg650B9A
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IgG4 rel dz, steroid response is dramatic, but you need more than steroids for long term remission. @anisha_dua @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/wq129L6DXT
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IgG4 levels are often elevated and helpful, but not always. @anisha_dua @RWCSmtg @RheumNow #RWCS23 https://t.co/CcdPcxYIbl
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IgG4 rel dz pathology. @anisha_dua @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/LKIZ1BOejK
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IgG4 related disease (a proliferative, fibrotic dz) manifestations by Dr Aisha Dua at RWCS @anisha_dua #rwcs23 @RWCSmtg @RheumNow https://t.co/hy6ZuOY2Ti
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New Laboratory Insights for the ANA+ Consult
A new study suggests that use of ELISA assays for CXCL-10 and IFN-α can predict which ANA+ individuals may progress to developing a systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease (SARD).
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While his talk didn’t focus on treatment, thoughtfulness regarding treatment for pain is important to our patients. Dr. Mease @RWCSmtg @RheumNow #RWCS23 https://t.co/f946SSeRWo
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Dr. Shenoi discusses a new bio markers in sJIA lung disease. #RWCS23 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/Nn3KjmGNfu
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How do you treat sJIA lung disease? Lots of steroids. Lung disease may stabilize but may not resolve. Dr. Shenoi @RWCSmtg #RWCS23 @RheumNow https://t.co/d5HiRy4Ud4
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MIS-c 2023 updated diagnostic criteria broken down by information type. Dr. Shenoi #RWCS23 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/U24sQiEF37
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Have you heard of nipocalimab? It prevents IgG-FcRn by binding to the FcRn IgG binding site. This is one to watch in our diseases (RA, Sjogren’s, SLE, myopathies.) Dr. Postolova #RWCS23 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/qMGA6IdtUE
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Sex differences in neutrophils could be an interesting approach to consider with our diseases. I personally had no idea my neutrophils may be different than a males. A very interesting thought by Dr. Postolova @RWCSmtg #RWCS23 @RheumNow https://t.co/mZsFaCBk7f
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“Remote patient monitoring should be here to stay.” Here are some important codes needed for your clinical practice. #RWCS23 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg @alvinwellsmd https://t.co/dj1CpU7ChY
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Drug Safety Differences w/ New Therapies in RA
Safety outcomes for targeted synthetic or b/ts DMARDs used to treat RA were studied using data from the ARTIS registry.
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Comparison of MIS-C dz in kids and adults>21 (MISC - A). By Dr Susan Shenoi @RWCSmtg #rwcs23 https://t.co/jvsMLARkCA
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Case reports of anifrolumab use in 2 pts w/ chronic, scarring discoid lupus unresponsive to steriods, HCQ, immunosuppressants & CTX. Case 1 SLEDAI from 13 to 2 in 24 weeks & CLASI-A from 26 to 3 in 20wks. Cs 2 CLASI-A decr 24 to 5 after 1 infusion https://t.co/JE3PVyskm4
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Older Lupus Patients Need Follow-Up After Hospital Discharge
Medicare beneficiaries 65 and older with lupus faced dramatically higher mortality when they received no follow-up care during the month after a hospital stay, researchers found.
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It's time to play, know your numbers! You know that famous game we play almost every other week, every other year.
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