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HLA B27 Iritis - RNL 2021 Highlights

d Rachel Tate, DO

The Spondyloarthritis Advances pod presented during the RheumNow Live 2021 conference featured three speakers, including an excellent lecture by Dr. Robert Wang, ophthalmology, on HLA B27 iritis and practical tips for rheumatologists. 

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Aortic Calcification and Lumbar Fracture Risk in Older Men

d Jack Cush, MD

Fractures of the spine and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) can both be visualized with spinal imaging; a new report shows that finding both radiographic vertebral fracture and AAC on the same lateral spine images may predict the risk of future incident major osteoporotic fracture i

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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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The Reflecting Rheum: Top Publications from 2020 Covering SpA and Still’s Disease Sponsored by Novartis Medical Affairs Listen to a panel of experts share their views on top spondyloarthritis and Still’s disease publications from 2020. View Now: https://t.co/Kp2drDS1x3 https://t.co/Y1PilF0Syg

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From Dr. Petryna ( @DrPetryna ) on Pneumonia & RA #RNL2021 : -PNA most common hospital inf in RA and main cause of hosp mortality -seropositivity assoc w/increase risk of PNA -COPD+RA bad combo: increase PNA & mortality #RheumNow https://t.co/IgXfJTMrcn
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Have you listened to this week's podcast? Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, FDA Denials and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow. Download wherever podcasts are available. https://t.co/Twy04G9RU1 https://t.co/NSsR2tFq5i

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Metanalysis of 32 studies shows most forms of arthritis assoc w/ incr risk of CVA (ischemic stroke: RR=1.53 or hemorrhagic stroke: RR=1.45), esp for RA (RR=1.38), AS (RR=1.49), PsA (RR=1.33), gout (RR=1.4) --risk higher with age <45 years (RR=1.46) https://t.co/YDiebrqtbi

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From @KDAO2011 for #RNL2021 Is it better to taper the steroids or leave it? SEMIRA study. Tapering off low dose steroids cause more flares and more treatment side effects. Dr. Buttgereit says keep your low dose steroids (prednisone 5 mg/day or less) https://t.co/FpQnxUKWwF

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News Feature: Serious Infections Still Common in Vasculitis Serious infections occurred more frequently among patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis who were given induction therapy with cyclophosphamide compared with rituximab (Rituxan). #RheumNow https://t.co/dTL6cReg8s https://t.co/U2sbEzd5DX

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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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