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PMR and Telemedicine: do we really need an office visit?

Christine Peoples, MD

When we are considering a diagnosis of PMR, it is key to evaluate the patient accurately and efficiently. Can we use a synchronous audiovisual visit or a rheumatology eConsult to evaluate the patient's symptoms quickly? Does it allow us to make an accurate diagnosis? I would argue that for most of these cases we indeed can. 

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Methotrexate in OA (10.20.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush discusses the news, journal articles and regulatory actions. This week we discuss JAKne, DLE and SLE and more.

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PMR and Palindromic Rheumatism Similarities

Kulveer Mankia

I'd like to discuss the similarities between polymyalgia rheumatica and palindromic rheumatism. And in doing that, highlight how these similarities help us understand the relationship between polymyalgia rheumatica and rheumatoid arthritis. Perhaps not everybody watching this will be very familiar with palindromic rheumatism. It is considered uncommon, but every rheumatologist sees it in their practice.

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Sleep Apnea Smart Watches (10.13.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and regulatory approvals from this past week on RheumNow.com.

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TNR Steroids

TNR - Steroids and PMR

Jack Cush, MD

In this Tuesday Night Rheumatology webinar, the panel discussed the use of corticosteroids in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. Panelists: Drs. Lindsay Lally, Richard Conway and Max Yates. Moderated by Dr. David Liew.

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What Goes Wrong with the Immune System in #PMR? Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common inflammatory rheumatic disease. Imaging studies have revealed that PMR should not be viewed as a mysterious source of pain and stiffness. https://t.co/bQDcpM1ymQ https://t.co/B5anJolukY

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#PMR TNR Pearls Lessons learned from this months Tuesday Nite Rheumatology (TNR) sessions. https://t.co/HiYcHL52hO https://t.co/z0xuYODLXV

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Using Methotrexate in #PMR Where in other inflammatory rheumatic disorders, such as RA and PsA, early initiation of MTX is common practice, this is not the case in PMR. Treatment of PMR is still largely based on GC. https://t.co/fW9BL3YWS5 https://t.co/bQwozOPUvJ

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#PMR with Cancer Dr. Sebastian Sattui (Pittsburgh, PA) Can PMR be a paraneoplastic presentation? https://t.co/GsQ5FoDGPK https://t.co/ybHMmi72TG

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Using Methotrexate in #PMR Where in other inflammatory rheumatic disorders, such as RA and PsA, early initiation of MTX is common practice, this is not the case in PMR. Treatment of PMR is still largely based on GC. https://t.co/pQtmYvF2NS https://t.co/wJTpFPqmlw

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Looks like #PMR - But is it? Patients referred to rheumatologists for suspected PMR - but is it? And what's the role of imaging to help make the diagnosis? https://t.co/oinfFXE978 https://t.co/4aAHrYbjZD

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Tuesday Nite Rheumatology webinar on the use of steroid-sparing drugs in patients with #PMR. Featuring Panelists: Drs. David Liew, Robert Spiera, Sarah Mackie, Anisha Dua Moderator: Dr. Sebastian Sattui https://t.co/HDXCG1bq2m https://t.co/95vfTnXtNP

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#PMR: Ageism, Pain and Drug Management Dr. Divyani Misra, Boston, discusses ageism, pain and drug management in older adults with polymyalgia rheumatica. https://t.co/opWAJoF8b3 https://t.co/0JUrdnGa8s

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Fever of Unknown Origin Featuring Dr. Sebastian Sattui (Pittsburgh) 68 yr. old with fatigue and daily fevers of 101F; what's the differential diagnosis? https://t.co/il6EBLOp0M #PMR https://t.co/PL5DSdRb1s

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IL-6 Inhibitors in #PMR: Give early or late? https://t.co/Hg7ZJJxaGD https://t.co/cJdnTPI3YD

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Steroids and #PMR In this Tuesday Night Rheumatology webinar, the panel discussed the use of corticosteroids in patients with polymyalgia rheumatica. Panelists: Drs. Lindsay Lally, Richard Conway and Max Yates. Moderated by Dr. David Liew. https://t.co/t27SldsJ9z https://t.co/8knPPLw3OE

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Full Read review of #PMR in Lancet: - Start @ 12·5–25mg prednisone qd - Remission in most but, relapses in 40–60% - Onset sudden; AM stiffness predominates; Shoulders>Pelvic ~50% have distal MSK Sxs - US: look for B/L sub-acromial/deltoid bursitis https://t.co/0j1nRmdizP https://t.co/7cURm1pQeB

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#PMR: glad or bad tidings? Please don’t tell your patient that PMR “typically” lasts two years. Because it probably won’t last exactly two years, and then they’ll be less inclined to believe other things you say. Read more... https://t.co/UXuUzEVjFI @sarah_L_mackie https://t.co/UnXsyuq4V4

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#PMR: Is There Hidden GCA? Dr. Anisha Dua, asks the question: in PMR should you worry about occult GCA? https://t.co/Cd6u2GwJuo @anisha_dua https://t.co/dWUH4zudPc

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Draw Your Arthralgias Featuring Dr. David Liew (Melbourne, Australia) 54 yr old with polyarthralgias, & slightly abnormal labs; could this be #PMR? https://t.co/siP6Kv1Z1X https://t.co/cMy5ZTybUn

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