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Retrospective study looked at 47 adults w/ dermatomyositis treated with tofacitinib. While clinically similar, those on TOFA were were younger (53vs 61), shorter Rx duration (24 vs 53 mos);there was signif CDASI improvement. #ACR22 https://t.co/HrC1GLZQRR https://t.co/yiHsxhpiWe
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TIME Mag - "Why Masks Still Matter". 1) COVID is still out there; 2) Influenza on the rise. Authors write "With limited yet mixed data, we would be wise to ...err on the side of masking in high risk, indoor crowded public settings..." https://t.co/l8jiTwAdZz https://t.co/0QUKJDOhjs
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1st quarter of 2022, only 29% of Medicaid and Medicare users had at least one telehealth visit - down from 46% in all of 2021. (Data from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) https://t.co/RCYjlJOPS3
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Will a vegetarian diet and exercise actually help RA disease activity?
At #ACR22, a Dutch program targeting a whole food plant-based diet, physical activity, and stress management has shown benefit in DAS28 RA disease activity measures.
https://t.co/W2axkmbs3y https://t.co/5jktGiEk0T
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Open label trial compared arthroscopic repair to PT in 100 young pts w/ traumatic, MRI proven meniscal tear without knee OA. Outcomes at 24 months - both groups improvved and were not different between groups https://t.co/rbrUAWuKRa https://t.co/OaNTssAvCG
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Medication adherence is a problem
I assume that when I prescribe something for patients that they fill the prescription (right away) and take it as planned…or is this a pipe dream?
@Janetbirdope weighs in.
https://t.co/qj3insA6fL https://t.co/yV0xlvdNZu
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Does Evusheld shield people living with rheumatic diseases?
Dr. Yuz Yusof ( @Yuz6Yusof) discusses three key abstracts from #ACR22 on Evusheld findings.
https://t.co/wYl6Wpd5Fs https://t.co/7T7u4czNOX
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A look back at #ACR22 Day 1.
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FDA is investigating risk of severe hypocalcemia in dialysis patients taking Prolia (denosumab). After an interim safety data review reports of hypocalcemia w/ advanced CKD. Monitor Ca, use Ca & vit D supplements. Await further FDA information https://t.co/6pMwBPFJJr https://t.co/lTdpX0FQwj
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Do oral JAKs in atopic dermatitis cause VTE? Meta-analysis (15 RCTs, 466 993 pts) does NOT show increased risk of VTE associated with AD & JAK inhibitors (HR 0.95) w/ low VTE incidence (0.05%) w/ JAKi and (0.03%) placebo. https://t.co/vcvW8N11cm https://t.co/N5zx0I0lrn
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Where are we with treating Pre-Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Dr. Richard Conway ( @RichardPAConway ) discusses abstracts #0530, #1603 and #1604 shared at #ACR22.
https://t.co/AagsZCyhSE https://t.co/K1RvdOMzvf
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Spondyloarthritis Topic Panel - #ACR22
SpA Panelists: Drs. Lianne Gensler, Antoni Chan, Akhil Sood, Eric Dein, Sheila Reyes, Catherine Sims
@synovialjoints @AkhilSoodMD @ericdeinmd @RHEUMarampa @DrCassySims
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Women vs. Men: Response to Treatment in Seronegative Arthritis
Dr. Janet Pope ( @Janetbirdope) discusses abstracts 1614 and 1601 at #ACR22
https://t.co/nUFjPr1Zya https://t.co/L47pzS7YXv
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Treatment Considerations in Axial Spondyloarthritis
Dr. Lianne Gensler discusses treatment considerations in Axial SpA from #ACR22.
-Abstract 0402
-Abstract 0388
-Abstract 0544
-Abstract 0545
https://t.co/1PvN3SnqHQ https://t.co/i2nyvjyv3D
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Updates on Reproductive Health in Women with SLE
Dr. Catherine Sims ( @DrCassySims) summarizes reproductive health abstracts presented at #ACR22.
https://t.co/QxzoBWMexo https://t.co/4wUPKOOemE
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Differences in Presentation and Outcomes of Early vs Late Onset PsA
Dr. Petryna ( @DrPetryna) discusses abstract 0377 presented at #ACR22. Abstract 0377: Differences in Early-onset vs. Late-onset PsA: Data from the RESPONDIA and REGISPONSER Studies
https://t.co/3dwYmx7Hva https://t.co/ZFlFmWRbMK
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Potential new treatment for Sjogren's
Is there finally something new on the horizon in Sjogren’s syndrome?
Dr. Eric Dein. ( @ericdeinmd) discusses studies presented at #ACR22.
https://t.co/YinEPKlJb2 https://t.co/YOsc159GFt
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Best of #ACR22 Day 2 in PSA
-Efficacy and Safety Results from BE OPTIMAL in PsA
-JAK inhibitors in rheumatic diseases
-Who is the Winner? Switch vs Cycle in PsA
-Women vs. Men: Response to Treatment in Seronegative Arthritis
and more.
https://t.co/JSKafxioMT https://t.co/Ov0VuCdX5y
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Topic Podcasts - PsA Part1
Best of PsA on Day 1 #ACR22
https://t.co/uXxUwy6u9G https://t.co/GDDXgcn2EC
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SLE, Sex and STDs
Once in a while, I find an abstract at the American College of Rheumatology meeting that can potentially save lives and be implemented in practice now.
Dr. Dao ( @KDAO2011) discusses abstract #0939 presented at #ACR22.
https://t.co/0DtAgzB41G https://t.co/O1z7J0O4c6
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