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Are Emulation Trials a Fantasy?
Are emulation ‘trials’ helpful, despite the biases that occur with observational data, or do they truly mimic the results of randomized controlled trials (RCTs)?
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Remote monitoring SHOULD increasingly be part of our care. BUT I don't think it neccessarily will. Just like with conferences reverting to non-virtual when facilitating virtual is logical from a learning perspective. There are other limiting interests in play #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/UN3jGa7jVZ
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
"Do not fear RPF." - John Stone
Retroperitoneal fibrosis certainly feels challenging at times, and radiologic features might stay even after functional improvement
but we've come a long way
(although, despite B cell depletion, there's plenty more to do)
#ACR24 16S26 @RheumNow https://t.co/2Y3buXrAFY
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Abstract 333 showed that in a cohort of patients with IIM-ILD increased age, PH, FVC decline at 1 yr, SOB at 2 years were predictors for mortality and lung transplant ! #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/NgOj7WKeE3
Gabriela Martinez Zayas, MD MartinezZayasMd ( View Tweet)
@abdelhamed012 @RheumNow Same https://t.co/uScez6UwBp
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Systematic review suggests (although not provn) that audiovestibular dysfunction may be from APS. Anti-phospholipid & HSP-70 Abs found 25-33% w/idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss,. ACL Abs seen in up to 27% w/ sensorineural hearing loss https://t.co/WcmeCP0ryq https://t.co/DiYX57R0uG
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Stone et al. Phase 3 RCT B-cell depletion with CD19 targeting agent Inebilizumab in IgG4-RD. HR 0.13 (0.06, 0.28) for flare. @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#0775 https://t.co/Kd4Xmoc5e6 https://t.co/Al6gOA1F8K
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Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Cannabis in Pain:
CBD can help with nociceptive pain
THC better for neuropathic, centralized pain
Perhaps a role in helping decrease other medications like opiates
Clauw 16S18
#ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/kaQXrD4GAn
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Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
How often should #scleroderma #ILD pts have #PFTs? 🤷♂️
Data from SENCIS RCT of SSc-ILD
25% worsened FVC by 6/12
Are we UNDER a ordering PFTs in an ILD #SSc population
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Because if worsening we would consider a change in background #immunesuppression
@RheumNow #ACR24 #678 https://t.co/a9ybO3FwDd
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
More steroid-sparing options for #IgG4RD!
Abstract 0775: In pts w/ IgG4:
- Inebilizumab (CD19-monoclonal ab) vs placebo associated with reduced risk of flare (HR 0.13; 95% CI 0.06, 0.28)
AEs: infections, infusion reactions, lymphopenia
#ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/Vr5hcd2E7E
Akhil Sood MD AkhilSoodMD ( View Tweet)
Researchers developed a digital messaging program to reduce fatigue in SLE
- Grounded in social cognitive and self-determination theories
- Reviewed 148 messages, refined based on patient feedback
- High patient ratings, future will see more of these #ACR24 abst#0362 @RheumNow
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
Ab#0427 #ACR24
HSS: menopause & systemic rheum disease severity
1/3 women report worse disease associated w menopause
Reported more flares, menopausal symptoms
Findings were similar between SLE and RA, but SLE patients were >2x more likely to discuss w their rheum
@RheumNow
Eric Dein ericdeinmd ( View Tweet)
Nationwide US study
-Prevalence of HLH in SLE: 0.13%
-Higher risk in younger, female, and racial minority patients
- Strong association with high mortality #ACR24 abst#0619 @RheumNow
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
Study on #AI-augmented remote care for SLE:
- Combined biometric, self-reported, and NLP-extracted data
- Moderate to strong correlations with physician global assessment
- Potential to improve remote disease management - but now very accurate for now
#ACR24 abst#0635 @RheumNow
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
This abstract reports that patients with ESRD 2/2 to GPA have a higher risk of vertebral fractures compared to individuals with ESRD without GPA. Even low dose steroids (pred 5mg) taken during the first year of HD conferred an increase risk or facture! #ACR24 @RheumNow https://t.co/4xM3XTCHSH
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Gabriela Martinez Zayas, MD MartinezZayasMd ( View Tweet)
Briefly highlighting this poster, always looking for a non-Georg Schett CAR-T study to see if their results replicate
All 10 pts in this one had a "complete humoral response," normalizing antibodies & experiencing long term drug-free remission
#ACR24 @RheumNow Abstr#0673 https://t.co/pjOjRnJVhO
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for Chronic Nonbacterial Osteitis (CNO) in adults from Leiden University Medical Center. This includes a consensus definition, diagnosis, and treatment approach with multidisciplinary care and imaging. Key recommendations highlight the use of… https://t.co/iK6ZFAu0M6
Antoni Chan MD (Prof) synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
This poster makes me happy for so many reasons 😆
Aggressive & descriptive title? ☑️
Pretty chloropleth map? ☑️
Dunks on hamfisted EMR tools trying to replace patient-physician interactions? ☑️
@RheumNow #ACR24 Abstr#0668 ThereAreNoShortcuts https://t.co/IXYaHAi15q
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
🌟 Join us for the Aging Strong session at #ACR24!
We are thrilled to have Dr Cynthia Boyd, division director of Geriatrics at Hopkins, visit us to discuss how to manage multicomplexity in older rheumatic patients.
#GeriRheum @RheumNow
@cynthiaboyd16 @UnaMakris https://t.co/QZpOmdgzOR
Jiha Lee JihaRheum ( View Tweet)
📈 Data from @UIowa_Rheum on how rurality impacts delay to diagnosis in #GCA
📍 0747
👉🏼 People living in more rural areas have an increased time to diagnosis & treatment- further prospective studies needed to delineate effects of rurality further
@RheumNow #ACR24
@LemonReneeNi https://t.co/3YMcI9ha3T
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)


