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Still’s Disease FAQs
What is the classic 'triad' of Still's disease? Does it affect males and females equally? What are typical lab findings? Which drugs are effective at treating Still's, and as importantly, which ones are not? What about complications? Read on for these and other FAQs regarding Still's disease.
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MRP8/14 as a Biomarker in Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
A large cohort study of children with febrile disorders has demonstrated the diagnostic utility of Myeloid-related protein 8/14 (MRP8/14) in diagnosing systemic JIA patients (SJIA) in clinical practice.
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Rituximab Induction and Maintenance in Older ANCA–Associated Vasculitis Patients
A cohort study suggests that rituximab (RTX) use among patients 75 years and older with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)–associated vasculitis (AAV) is efficacious but also has a high risk of serious adverse events, likely related to associated steroid use and the advanced age of the po
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Steroid Injection for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
Adding a corticosteroid shot to exercise therapy significantly improved symptoms of chronic Achilles tendinopathy, a 100-person randomized trial found.
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Watch: What's new in sarcoidosis?
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NEJM Case - 17-Year-Old Girl with Fever and Cough and B/L lower lobe infiltrates. 3 wk hx started w/ conjunctivitis, SOB, Cough fever myalgia & knee pain. No rash. T 38.5°C, W 11.5, H/H 6.9/21, P526k, CRP 77mg/L, UA 2+ protein, neg COVID tests. https://t.co/VOiW7DIdBR https://t.co/1GWA2gAgeK
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1 yr success of knee arthroplasty was drawn frm 20 studies (11 317 pts, 37 factors) suggests higher BMI was correlated w/ worse physical function. Physical function & OA severity assoc. w/ better function post-TKA https://t.co/jtDCeprUhd https://t.co/Tflw8VO5Kw
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Metanalysis (48 pubs, 145 refract pts) of JAK inhibitors in myositis (DM, JDM) shows significant improvement in skin lesions, muscle weakness, and ILD. https://t.co/EUOB8XUCht https://t.co/SYeYwooUkW
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Worldwide metanalysis of FUO shows most common infections to be Mycobacterium tuberculosis (34%), brucellosis (10%), endocarditis (7.5%), abscesses (7%), herpesvirus (CMV,EBV 7%), pneumonia (6%), URI (6%), enteric fever (5%) https://t.co/RPMb1kYEI9 https://t.co/E0lrizOUkF
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When to think beyond infection in recurrent fever??Join us to learn a clear approach to fever and auto inflammatory disorders from expert faculty @bhat_chandrika at #cusp @rakshay_shetty @PedRheum @PeriodicFeverUK @LatikaGupta_ @DrPujaMehta1 https://t.co/roMVbBDaNK
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Pleased to share our review
Management of #Myositis #ILD practical guide for clinicians
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3 clinico-serological phenotypes
1⃣ anti-synthetase
2⃣ anti-MDA5
3⃣ anti-PM-Scl
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#idboardreview #meded #idmeded #IDtwitter #dermtwitter #MedTwitter Infectious differential diagnosis of rash involving palms & soles https://t.co/xXK4nYwEoi
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🆕🌟CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccines for Children <18 yrs who are Immunocompromised 👦👧🏾💉⬇️
Thank you Dr. Rebecca Sadun for reviewing!
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French registry of IBD due to IL-17 inhib revealed 32 pts- risk of new IBD was low & decreased 2016 to 2019, w/ good outcome in 24/31. IBD more common w/ AS (27) vs PsO (4), IBD onse after 4 (1.5–7.5) mos; all cases w/ secukinumab https://t.co/FJAvhmzPkc https://t.co/WSIut9mAEq
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10% of PsA is PsA Sine Psoriasis - how to differentiate from seroneg RA? PsA sine PsO pts have peripheral arthritis, no skin dz, but may have axial sxs, +Family Hx or nail psoriasis, dactylitis, enthesitis, DIP involvement. https://t.co/TijVEc9Uw7 https://t.co/W6C1CTYbA9
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About 1 in 7 systemic JIA are "refractory" to standard Rx. Could the definition be active systemic or arthritic disease, despite IL-1 or IL-6 inhibitors? It could also include pts developing MAS, ILD or amyloidosis. Still, there are many Rx options. https://t.co/VBeHhHEtqW https://t.co/67c5Emo337
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Watch: Comanagement of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
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