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Worldwide, it is estimated that arthralgia treatments cost USD 4.7 Billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 9.0 Billion by 2035. https://t.co/DYnbhpLAhr https://t.co/sKR8sssKNx
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“If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”
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Palmar fasciitis & polyarthritis syndrome (PFPAS). JAMA case 50yoM w/ progressive hand swelling, stiffness, thickening, erythema, hepato-splenomegaly. Skin Bx dermal fibrous tissue. WBC 152k, LDH 889, lead to CML dx made by BM Fx (myeloid-erythroid ratio 21 w/ myeloblasts). +… https://t.co/7gj3mvOSqs https://t.co/56tLd1jsNf
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Korean Biologics (KOBIO) registry showed SpA pts have higher risk of infection. 2,129 AS pts (7108 PY FU) most common was respiratory infx (26/1000 PY), followed by herpes zoster (6/1000 PY) Risk includes age, ischemic CV Dz, diabetes, CKD, peripheral arthritis.… https://t.co/0j1fH7OymW https://t.co/gqa1csylsn
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RA higher risk of Celiac Dz -- Rheumatic Dz administrative data review (2004–2013)compared 70,061 #RA w/ 276,895 controls, median F/U 9 yrs. (IQR 9–9). Celiac Prevalence higher in RA (171/70,061 = 0.24% vs 398/276895 = 0.14%; p < 0.001), more so in females w/ RA… https://t.co/SayZYvkZpV https://t.co/fcuyJ5sFk0
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Systematic review of 14 studies using administrative/med. records data on >130 million people & 1 million dementia cases, finds the risk of Alzheimers/Dementia reduced w/ Antimicrobials, vaccines & NSAID antiinflammatories (but incr w/ DM drugs, vitamins, antipsychotics)… https://t.co/p79s5Pw4k2 https://t.co/9DO1WO2NuG
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Congratulations to Jennifer Anolik, MD, PhD, being named chief of the Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology at the Univ. of Rochester Medical Center; where she is also Assoc Chair of research & professor of Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and director of the… https://t.co/jvRiZZ6u1q https://t.co/N2nFp8w6Yx
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King https://t.co/y3UDZP8uTN
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Fallen Angels (1.17.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv; and pays homage to colleagues who passed away in 2024.
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We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968) https://t.co/3mWHhPY5rH
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"I'd rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate."
- Martin Luther King Jr. https://t.co/E2f5mEV9Jx
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Challenging the status quo is difficult, and worth it. Happy Birthday.
-Seth Godin https://t.co/xVgdC8wJnD https://t.co/Mdtm9XwOs9
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U.S. overdose deaths far outpace other countries. In 2023 US drug overdoses >100,000 for 3rd year — a >50% jump since 2019. 2022 rate=324/1 million. High rates attributed to fentanyl, polysubstance use, counterfeit pills, variance in state policies on harm reduction… https://t.co/IYpytkEgpt https://t.co/HrrU9SCJT1
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QD Clinic - Treating Overlap with ILD
Polyarthritis, ILD, Dermatomyositis - how to treat?
Features Dr. Jack Cush.
QD Clinics - lessons from the clinic, sponsored by RNL2025 in Dallas, TX; Feb 8 & 9, 2025
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QD Clinic - Acute Neck & Back Pain
Acute onset febrile, polyarthritis, neck and low back pain
Features Dr. Jack Cush.
QD Clinics - lessons from the clinic, sponsored by RNL2025 in Dallas, TX; Feb 8 & 9, 2025
Register at https://t.co/2dcFVgu8z6
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2024 In Memorium
Sadly, in 2024, Rheumatology lost many of our greatest brethren, mentors, do-gooders and clinicians. These clinicians were responsible for the care of hundreds of thousands with MSK problems, while driving the scientific advances that will shape the lives of… https://t.co/c8xvPyXbft https://t.co/TEQihNmZnr
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Eltrombopag, a Potential New Treatment for ITP
A pilot trial has shown a thrombopoietin receptor agonist, eltrombopag (Promacta), to be effective in connective tissue disease-related (CTD), refractory immune thrombocytopenia (ITP).
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Pan American Health Org announces that in 2024 saw largest dengue epidemic in the Americas, >12.6 million cases reported (3x record in 2023); 21,000 severe w/ 7,700 deaths; 90% from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico. Most USA cases (FL, HI, TX, AZ, CA) seen in travelers… https://t.co/nhuJIP9Y8v https://t.co/QLju8uRKZ8
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Just published, a new review of Axial spondyloarthritis from Baraliakos, et al in Lancet! https://t.co/AuMTLo8iQO https://t.co/1icGoXKfB9
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RheumThoughts: Overlap Syndrome with ILD
How would you manage a patient with Overlap (anti-synthetase) syndrome, ILD, polyarthritis and myositis?
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