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Hypertension Unaffected by Urate Lowering Therapy

d Jack Cush, MD

Does uric acid contribute to the risk of hypertension (HTN)?  A recent cohort trial shows that allopurinol in young adults does not sufficiently lower blood pressure (BP).

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Psoriatic Disease Management - RNL 2021 Highlights

d Robert Chao, MD

This year’s coverage of psoriatic arthritis was once again, both exciting and informative. Topics included an overview of the latest therapeutic options, an excellent discussion on psoriasis specifically, and the epidemiology of psoriatic arthritis. 

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Serious Infections Still Common in Vasculitis

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Serious infections occurred more frequently among patients with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis who were given induction therapy with cyclophosphamide compared with rituximab (Rituxan), Greek researchers found.

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2127 suspected myositis patients assayed for myositis Abs, ~1% tested positive for SAE Abs (small ubiquitin-like modifier (SUMO) activating enzyme) - present w/ rash first, followed by myositis, extramuscular involvement, sm risk for coincident cancer https://t.co/1f0GTcpdIo

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2020 Year in Review - Top Publications in SpA and Still’s Disease Sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs Listen to medical experts discuss their latest insights in spondyloarthritis and Still’s disease. View Now: https://t.co/Kp2drDAqFv https://t.co/SQAwq84O8y

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Congratulations to the NIH's John J. O’Shea, M.D., who has been awarded NIAMS Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine. Dr. O’Shea is a scientific director at NIAMS and receives the Harrington Prize for his work on the rold of Janus Kinase https://t.co/lUbWKMrdiU

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A prevention trial shows atorvastatin failed to prevent RA onset - 62 pts with preclinical RA (arthralgia, +CCP/RF) randomized to PBO or statin. After 14 mos, arthritis developed in 29% with atorvastatin and 19% with placebo. https://t.co/HikuDkwNu7 https://t.co/QyGy81lgcq

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“Give as much glucocorticoids as necessary but as little as possible!” – Dr. F Buttgereit #RNL2021 #RheumNow Original tweet from Dr. Kathryn Dao @KDAO2011

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Takeaways from #RNL2021 from Dr. Rachel Tate ( @uptoTate ) "Severe flares in PsO pts previously well controlled: look for infection (HIV or other) and/or underlying malignancy. Melodie Young, NP #RNL2021" #RheumNow

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Listen to our latest QD clinic--Why Pain Consults present Not Taking Pain Meds https://t.co/75YO027Oh6 https://t.co/QrbiBnGbGd

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The Reflecting Rheum: 2020 SpA and Still’s Disease Highlights Sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs Listen to a discussion of medical experts share their views on the most impactful work done in spondyloarthritis and Still’s disease in 2020. https://t.co/Kp2drDAqFv https://t.co/6oOGSq0Psl

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QD147 Pain, but No Pain Meds QD Clinic - Lessons from the clinic Why Pain Consults present Not Taking Pain Meds Features Dr. Jack Cush https://t.co/yRNh6QraED

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Potent Topical Corticosteroids and the Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures https://t.co/OHohMKveik

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#RNL2021 Thanks @uptoTate https://t.co/VKFodPOwgC

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#RNL2021 coverage by @uptoTate for #RheumNow https://t.co/x1GjGGNPii

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Great #RNL2021 coverage by @KDAO2011 for #RheumNow https://t.co/GBnlyvPaz1

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Liver Management in RA - #RNL2021 Highlight by @DrPetryna While RA is not known to affect the liver directly, underlying liver disease and treatment-related effects on the liver can often become an obstacle in the mgmt of many RA patients. https://t.co/OeuloDIXMF

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New RheumNow Podcast Now Available! Infection in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis https://t.co/Twy04G9RU1 Download wherever podcasts are available!

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RheumNow Podcast – Infection in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, FDA Denials and journal articles from the past week on https://t.co/4GKxMY5Lll https://t.co/joi1puBSuX

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#RNL2021 coverage from @KDAO2011 #RheumNow https://t.co/GBnlyvPaz1

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