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That's not my problem - or is it? Multimorbidity in RA
Traditionally, rheumatologists have often been deferential to the non-articular concerns in RA to other providers, though these issues are often left unaddressed. What role do rheumatologists have in the management of multimorbidity in our patients?
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Will AI put me out of a job?
The development of AI and other technologies brings new possibilities for optimizing diagnosis, management and has potential for improving outcomes in RA. At RheumNow Live 2025, Dr. Jeff Curtis, University of Alabama at Birmingham, presented a talk on, "AI applied to Rheumatoid Arthritis Care: Practically (Not) Perfect".
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Adela Castro @AdelaCastro222
Multimorbidity in Rheumatoid Arthritis:
-Affects >75% of pts
-Reduces quality of life and increases mortality
-Highly associated w/ D2T RA
-Requires multidisciplinary care teams (PCP, specialists, case management, PT)
-Management should start early… https://t.co/Sshm8CUWOA https://t.co/W9dojZT99T
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Jeffrey Curtis @RADoctor
Great talk at #RNL2025 by Dr Una Makris on managing geriatric rheumatology patients. How often do we under-treat #Rheumatoid arthritis patients with advanced therapies because we fall into the trap of ageism? https://t.co/kWLxt15n4X https://t.co/cmLjqigNol
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Janet Pope @Janetbirdope
Dispel the #myth #rheumatoid #arthritis is NOT Just a disease of Young and middle aged Elderly PREVALENT #RA Pts and 👇 INCIDENT Pts in >65yrs is skyrocketing 🚀 Need #Rx goals and equitable #Rx Uma Makris #RNL2025
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Adela Castro @AdelaCastro222
Are your patients aging with RA, or are they diagnosed with Late Onset RA (LORA)? -LORA pts tend to present acutely -High inflammatory markers~PMR Like -Seronegative/Decreased titers of RF/CCP @UnaMakris #RNL2025 https://t.co/tLrGBV6P1i https://t.co/53HVvUmrG4
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TheDaoIndex @KDAO2011
Late onset RA (LORA) aka RA diagnosed at an older age — pts have higher inflammatory markers, presents like PMR; they also have polypharmacy, comorbidities, frailty, etc that can complicate management @UnaMakris #RNL2025 @RheumNow #GeriRheum… https://t.co/E2WFwfCsWD https://t.co/tKF0OnUFQH
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“Preventing” Arthritis in Psoriasis
Prevention of the development of our systemic rheumatic diseases in individuals deemed at risk, or with some form of precursor disease process, has been a hot topic in recent years.
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Eric Dein @ericdeinmd
AI models require good Positive Predictive Value (PPV) But: PPV decreases as prevalence decreases - In choosing a successful biologic: Harder to predict more challenging patients (multiple failures, co-morbidities, etc) - ACR50 non-response is higher J… https://t.co/eAOR0jFmO3 https://t.co/TB6Ecd8nZh
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Adela Castro @AdelaCastro222
How can AI be useful for RA pts and rheumatologists? -AI models have the potential for improving diagnosis, management and outcomes in RA pts. -Can also improve efficiency and clinic workflow. -Not so perfect as it sounds (hallucinations, limited… https://t.co/YA4A990p2v https://t.co/YnHtbP83Nm
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Eric Dein @ericdeinmd
🏈Kick-off of @RheumNow w Jeff Curtis #RNL2025 🏈 AI in RA? Can help with Rheum Boards Questions, though AI is not confident in answers May not be better than paper charts for triage Other roles: pt chatbot, AI scribe, research populations, generate DDx,… https://t.co/3vJ2gON6tR https://t.co/3ArtaRkhJp
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TheDaoIndex @KDAO2011
Potential uses of #AI for #RA -office workflow (scribe, triage) -research (match eligible pts for trials) -help with diagnosis (and likelihood of risk) -consume guidelines for disease mgmt @RADoctor #RNL2025 https://t.co/k2nOytpKBH https://t.co/7Y2OvBv9pP
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-HS ttx👇
1. Lifestyle changes: smoking cessation, obesity.
2. Management of comorbidities.
3. 🔍HS- related autoimmune disorders.
4. FDA approved biologics:
-Adalimumab (PIONEER 1&2)
-Secukinumab (SUNRISE, SUNSHINE)
-Bimekizumab (BE HEARD 1&2)
"Theres no such… https://t.co/G5Voxrm3Kt https://t.co/dLGtoFZMd1
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Importance of not over-relying on lab tests. We can test for what we can test for, but this is not comprehensive. For me in clinical practice - Postive antibodies can confirm diagnosis of DM but negative cannot exclude it. @RheumNow #RNL2025 https://t.co/Kyfzne4BSD
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
#HOT #topic
Will #Rx of #PsO PREVENT onset of #PsA
Well, maybe 🤔
Alexis R Ogdie @RheumNow #RNL2025
70% of #psoriatic #arthritis is preceded by #psoriasis
Still a bit of a debate re prevention of PsA https://t.co/7bce8kcjdr
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Great graph from @AlexisOgdie on the effect of biologic treatment on PsA development in psoriasis. Obvious front-loading in those who need systemic therapy. But over time those who don't appear to develop more PsA @RheumNow @RNL2025 https://t.co/UxUZyKb0NA
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Michele Petri @RheumNow #RNL2025
1 mg of prednisone -> 3% increased risk of damage
Taper quickly, withdrawal slowly
Make sure background therapy is on - monitor therapy with HCQ levels, early use of additional Rx https://t.co/pjFNcg99ed
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🏈Kick-off of @RheumNow w Jeff Curtis #RNL2025 🏈
AI in RA?
Can help with Rheum Boards Questions, though AI is not confident in answers
May not be better than paper charts for triage
Other roles: pt chatbot, AI scribe, research populations, generate DDx, consume guidelines https://t.co/X43DCmt0Ov
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Some pearls from RA POD at #RNL2025
-What do rheumatologists want from AI: Right drug for right patient, improving documenting in less time and possibly include multimorbidity management?
-Utilize AI as enhancer not replacement of the physician. AI must be trained well in a… https://t.co/9YNmeVx4t6
Adela Castro AdelaCastro222 ( View Tweet)
OK this is ‘HOT’
App on phone for a
👇
#thermal #camera
Of hands 🙌
If #hot➡️ flare of #inflammatory #arthritis
And call for a #follow up apt
If not — then not a flare
#AI #artificial #intelligence
#rheumatoid #arthritis
@RheumNow #RNL25
Jeff Curtis AI in #rheum
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