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Blue Collar Arthritis (10.25.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.com.
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Predictors of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Lupus
A large metanalysis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and pregnancy outcomes suggests that adverse pregnancy outcomes are more likely in those with lupus nephritis, chronic hypertension, SLE disease activity before and at concept
Dot the "i", Cross the "t" (10.11.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com. Today’s reports suggest where to look for help, especially with regard to pain.
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Blue Collar Arthritis (10.25.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.
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RBC mitochondrial DNA triggers type I interferon (IFN) production in macrophages leading to production of interleukin-1β and inflammasome activation - Making IFN & IL-1B monocytes another potential therapeutic target in #SLE https://t.co/DeZH1RT3GC https://t.co/jojAhNoNzA https://t.co/lPuOQxvmVb
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Heritability of asymptomatic ANA positivity is 25%. Asymptomatic ANA positive individuals did not exhibit increased cumulative genetic risk for lupus compared to ANA negative individuals. Genetic study of 1,955 asymptomatic ANA+ v 3,634 asymptomatic ANAnegs.… https://t.co/P0MmFfG7NV https://t.co/KnlyNPKG4s
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Predictors of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Lupus
A large metanalysis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients and pregnancy outcomes suggests that adverse pregnancy outcomes are more likely in those with lupus nephritis, chronic hypertension, SLE disease activity before… https://t.co/31dqOyD3ZR https://t.co/L9LMn2CPYS
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Biomarker substudy of #SLE Rx w/ low dose IL-2 Rx in 342 pts (40% responders). SRI-4 predicted by rash, proteinuria, uRBC, %CD4 T cells, C3 (AUC 0.9330; however renal markers did not correlate with achieving LLDAS. https://t.co/pDgwegbU6t https://t.co/72w4gNAiWt
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ANA+ consult (10.18.2024)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow.
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Dr. Lindsey Criswell Elected to National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Criswell is the NIAMS Director and is known for her research in SLE, RA, and Sjogrens. Congrats!! https://t.co/3l4VHqnH2m https://t.co/FDcNVGjw4l
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Is EBV relevant? It's certainly been linked to the etiol of SLE, RA, Sjögrens, & MS. Ronbinson et al suggests "EBV infection as a potentiator of autoimmune rheumatic diseases" and if Rx targeting of EBV may work in EBV-associated autoimmune diseases. https://t.co/bi630VvHTx https://t.co/tKYtwePaTu
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ANA+ consult? 2 Yr study of 207 asymptomatic ANA-pos, found only 11% progressed to systemic autoimmune rheum Dz (89% did not). Progressors developed SLE (48%), Sjögren (22%), scleroderma (13%), RA (4%); Arthritis (RR 1.74) more likly in progressors https://t.co/j54Vnsl50V https://t.co/jaPbigaqgS
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#SLE and biologics (approved & under study) - Full read review:
Anifrolumab
Belimumab
Ocrelizumab
Obinutuzumab
Ofatumumab
Veltuzumab
Epratuzumab
Tocilizumab
Secukinumab
Ustekinumab
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ANA+ consult? 2 Yr study of 207 asymptomatic ANA-pos, found only 11% progressed to systemic autoimmune rheum Dz (89% did not). Progressors developed SLE (48%), Sjögren (22%), scleroderma (13%), RA (4%); Arthritis (RR 1.74) more likly in progressors https://t.co/53bmkQ0qj0 https://t.co/8VUxqxnuGl
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#SLE and biologics (approved & under study) - Full read review:
Anifrolumab
Belimumab
Ocrelizumab
Obinutuzumab
Ofatumumab
Veltuzumab
Epratuzumab
Tocilizumab
Secukinumab
Ustekinumab
Eculizumab https://t.co/RGS2DJgzyS https://t.co/PhqXt0hIzY
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University cohort study of 673 adults w/ CLE or dermatomyositis finds that 32% take herbal supplements, esp in younger & Hispanic pts. 31% of DM experienced Dz onset or flare after supplements (vs 10% in CLE). Elderberry had highest risk of exacerbation https://t.co/BZluGYzr3t https://t.co/5zJD7AwwNK
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Upcoming at #ACR2024 -- New updated Lupus Nephritis management Guidelines. Look for it! https://t.co/i5MbtBHhAb https://t.co/udm2YHYlRi
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