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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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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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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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Study of 232 pediatric #SLE pts. Over 12 mos 47% achieved LLDAS & Damage seen in 40% after 6.2 yrs F/U. Getting to LLDAS w/in 12 mos is assoc w less damage. LLDAS w/in 12 mos more likely in Absence of renal involvement. https://t.co/pGethJCw4e https://t.co/eYpVueIKbf
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Rheums: Treating #RA, Do you Consider/Use RA Rx guidelines?
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On Dec. 19, 2022, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved subcutaneous abaloparatide (Tymlos) for the treatment of men with osteoporosis at high risk of fracture https://t.co/igwxVCdKuo https://t.co/COSmDrsv4p
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Alternatives to Vagal nerve stimulation Dr Eric Ruderman #RWCS23 @RWCSmtg https://t.co/zpJsh10LLQ
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2nd study results with Implantable Vagal nerve stim in active #RA pts. Dr Eric Ruderman #RWCS23 https://t.co/S6aFSVjePD
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Implantable Vagal nerve stimulation studied in 17 active #RA pts DAS ~6. Dr Eric Ruderman #RWCS23 https://t.co/Xn9Ur199nv
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Bee Venom around since 1859, vaguely better than placebo https://t.co/3Xl7SZwQPm
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ADA biosimilars: one is out now and seven due out by July. “It’s time to get onboard with biosimilars” @RheumNow @RWCSmtg #RWCS23
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Do you use TNFi in pregnant patients? @RheumNow #RWCS23 @RWCSmtg
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Low dose prednisolone in RA. GLORIA shows toxicity can be a real issue. @RWCSmtg @RheumNow #RWCS23 https://t.co/KstyKdjWn2
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2022 EULAR recs for RA treatment @RheumNow @RWCSmtg #RWCS23 https://t.co/nWCcFJyIhz
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Join us on 3/18 and 3/19 in Dallas, Texas, or virtually for RheumNow Live!
Among our 24 speakers, Dr. Sergio and Monica Schwartzman will cover All in the Family Rheumatology. Dr. Philip Conaghan will cover Insights into the Future of OA and more.
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Know Your Numbers! Have a chance to tune in to last week's podcast?
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Lg vessel US study compared 44 LV-GCA vs 42high-risk atherosclerosis pt.Intima-media thickness (IMT) was signif. higher w/ GCA. IMT ≥ 1 mmseen in 31/44 axillary, 30/44 subclavian in GCA; but only in 2/42 axillary & 3//42 subclavian in atherosclerosis grp.https://t.co/DGMOfflcVR https://t.co/QVBbdrcd3I
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Retrospective study of 64 gout pts having orthopedic surgery - perioperative flares more likely with Incr SUA, DM, tophi and diuretics. In 12 mos following surgery, recurrent gout more if ^SUA (45% vs 11%) & those w/ topic ((RR = 4.8; P = 0.029) https://t.co/iMDSWnb5Dv https://t.co/ZwUKBkZbSL
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