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Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Rheumatoid Arthritis

d Jack Cush, MD

Lancet Rheumatology has reported the results of a proof of concept trial, wherein vagal nerve stimulation was shown to ameliorate RA disease activity. The intervention involved non-invasive stimulation of the auricular branch of the vagus nerve using a wearable vagus nerve stimulation device for up to 30 min per day, delivering pulses of 20 kHz.

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One-Third Rheumatoid Risk from Lifestyle

d Jack Cush, MD

Analysis of the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) data suggests that one-third of the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the USA is attributable smoking, obesity and alcohol intake.

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One-Third Rheumatoid Risk from Lifestyle Analysis of the NHANES data suggests that 1/3 of the risk of developing RA in the USA is attributable smoking, obesity and alcohol intake. https://t.co/jLLmEvXg2O https://t.co/ZG1hcJ7QVJ

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Abbvie has released data from KEEPsAKE-1 and KEEPsAKE-2 studies (1407 pts) showing Risankizumab (IL--23 inhibitor) is effective in Psoriatic arthritis; RIS Rx pts achieved ACR20 of 57% and 51% at week 24 (vs PBO 34% and 27%; p<0.001) https://t.co/wPQMqLnhOO

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Metanalysis of 24 studies finds pregnant women, w/ inflammatory disease, exposed to biologics had NO increased risk of congenital anomalies (adj OR 1.18; 0.88, 1.57), but had increased preterm births (OR 1.61; 1.37, 1.89) & low birth weight (OR 1.68) https://t.co/KqTDmfFf9H

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French study of 782 men (50-85 years) with DISH found DISH was associated with increased vertebral fractures (OR 2.89; 95% CI, 1.15-7.28; P <.05), but Nonvertebral fractures were not associated with DISH (HR 0.72; 0.33-1.56). https://t.co/YoQ8r62pns

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British registry 801 axial SpA pts; 646 did not hve fibromyalgia at baseline & 46 (7%) developed FM over time. Of 115 axSpa w/ baseline FM, 77 (2/3) recovered. FM more likely with high Dz activity ((OR 1.27) & widespread pain (OR 1.14) https://t.co/4jOdaXIJuB https://t.co/ruOYj5HmMX

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Our Top January Tweet: Urate Lowering Therapy During Acute Gout Acute gout has its well-defined protocols, and most state that urate lowering therapy should be continued; but does ULT affect outcomes in an acute gout attack? https://t.co/aDHpU1qrlu https://t.co/6xDwyVjuyC

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Multiple intraarticular steroid injxs NO better than placebo. Analysis of 6 RCTs show no diff in pain than PBO (−0.47, 95% CI −0.62, 0.31). 14 RCTs + 2 Observ. studies show IA steroids may cause mor cartilage loss or risk of joint replacement (HR 2.54) https://t.co/jCLq4jWn4Y

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Download our latest resource--Televideo Joint Exam Checklist. https://t.co/XnyCW2eak8

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The RheumNow podcast is now up--listen in on SoundCloud, RheumNow or Apple/Android car play. Rheumatology Burnout?--Dr. Cush reviews the top articles from the week of 1/29/21. https://t.co/HiX7qMFU6b https://t.co/KbaZ6XjHG6

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Calculating Serious Infection Risk in IMID Patients Predictive modeling of data derived from the DANBIO registry (of treated IMID patients) revealed a 4 fold increased risk of serious infection in those starting biologic DMARD treatment. Read more: https://t.co/i2GwiCvCx6 https://t.co/9sZ79LyZ7u

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High Placebo Responses in SLE Trials A systematic review in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of non-renal, non-neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients showing unexpectedly high placebo responses. Read more: https://t.co/zUPsVFEz4n https://t.co/Gk7ke4hBwY

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QD Clinic Podcast for the week of Jan 29 - Pearls from Practice This wk: Arthritis &Crohn's Rhabdo or Not Dadgummit, Where's Waldos COVID Vaccine? "I Don't Know" A Tale of Two Gouts https://t.co/7ndYSOgh5R or listen on iTunes https://t.co/FHJv01AAbC https://t.co/780P7Bdw8F

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RheumNow Podcast is up - Rheumatology Burnout (1.29.2021) - Vaccine #s, Colchicine in COVID, Rheums #2 in Burnout? Endometriosis & RA risk, Comorbidity as predictors. https://t.co/HiX7qMFU6b or listen on iTunes>>https://t.co/FHJv01AAbC or on SoundCloud>> https://t.co/0BfqGhxgQj https://t.co/j9nHMs4C6d

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Lupus Nephritis Despite Low Level Proteinuria https://t.co/awxvsvwGTg https://t.co/e6DV6sfiN5

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2016 Deloitte report on top 10 healthcare innovations (Spot on!): 1 Next gen sequencing 2 3-D printing 3 AI 4 Immunotherapy 5 Point of care diagnostics 6 virtual reality 7 social media for Pts 8 Biosensors/trackers 9 Telehealth 10 Convenient care https://t.co/yWaqzM9pFC

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