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Late breaking: in older #rheumatoidarthritis patients, those taking MTX have 2x risk of #VTE compared to those on HCQ. Important to consider #thromboembolic risk factors when starting new RA treatment.
Abs#2000 #ACR20 @RheumNow
https://t.co/lt8xDT4Ne8
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
How do we square up bone loss and new bone formation in AS? Are these coupled? Study from the ASSERT trial showed no relationship between baseline BMD and new syndesmophyte formation in the same vertebra @RheumNow #ACR20 Abstr#1896
Dr. Antoni Chan synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Can you give TCZ for GCA with minimal steroids?
Everyone hates steroids, right?
GUSTO trial: IVMP 500mg x3d +TCZ sc q1w
14/18 achieved clinical remission at 24w (but mean 11w)
13/18 relapse-free
1/18 permanent visual loss
Is that tradeoff worth it?
#ACR20 ABST0515 @RheumNow https://t.co/H9rgSxL6VP
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Which DMARD would you use in an RA pt Rx naive pt with mod dz activity and who has RA lung dz?
#acr20 @RheumNow
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Which JAKi will you use after MTX failure? #acr20 @rheumnow
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Which biologic will you use after MTX and TNF failure for RA pts? #acr20 @rheumnow
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Can we find Axial Spa (FaxSpa) using social media? This study used an online screening tool (A-tool) on social media in patients with back pain. 42% had a positive screen and referred for review @RheumNow #ACR20 Abstr#1894
Dr. Antoni Chan synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
Based on new #ACR20 RA guidelines, will you @rheumnow
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Georgeous day in Dallas! Taking a break from #ACR20 and having a socially distanced lunch with the boss! No injuries noted.
Wish you here with us!
@uptoTate
@Rheumnow https://t.co/7Xo8JoG5Fq
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Amazing lecture by Dr Jane Salmon for the RRF memorial foundation to honor Dr Shaun Ruddy #ACR20 @HSpecialSurgery @RheumNow the IMPACT study - pregnancy in APS with Certolizumab Therapy https://t.co/A9U11qI7zG
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
Back in my clinic today at GMT (+5 EST) and applying the new knowledge from #ACR20 ran a hybrid clinic with face to face, telephone and video consultations all rolled into one. Now time to catch up with Day 4 of ACR Convergence with @RheumNow #virtual #hybrid
Dr. Antoni Chan synovialjoints ( View Tweet)
#ACR20 imaging competition: 27 yo F with h/o SLE nephritis s/p kidney transplant p/w abdominal pain due to abdominal wall tophus @RheumNow. https://t.co/iDlF3neIYM
Eric Dein ejdein1 ( View Tweet)
Tocilizumab NOT effective in preventing mechanical ventilation or death in moderately ill COVID-19 pts.
Double-blind, Placebo, RCT (n=243)
@RheumNow #ACR20 Abs#L07 #ACRbest https://t.co/juSQRCnTeD
Robert B Chao, MD doctorRBC ( View Tweet)
Worth checking out the #ACR20 image competition. Here's an image of cerebral toxoplasmosis during ADA treatment for RA @RheumNow. https://t.co/APPlumeUtA
Eric Dein ejdein1 ( View Tweet)
The FAST trial had 33% of pts with CVD and pts w/class III/IV CHF were not allowed in this study (vs. CARES trial where all subjects had baseline CVD); I am still cautious prescribing febuxostat to pts who have severe CVD until we have more data. @RheumNow https://t.co/fJ9bLcXpR2
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
#ACR20 Abs#L11. Efficacy of TOFA vs PBO in AS. At week 16, %ASAS20 responders 56% v 29% PBO; %ASAS40 40% vs 12%. @RheumNow #ACRBest https://t.co/3Faj64rBjd
Eric Dein ejdein1 ( View Tweet)
Large cohort of older RA pts newly rx w/HCQ or MTX:
👉~2-fold ⬆ risk of VTE – both PE and DVT- among patients newly treated with MTX vs. HCQ.
@RheumNow #ACR20 abs#2000 @DanielHSolomon https://t.co/ZnDuMhTMYF
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
"The goal of a vaccine is not just to protect a (vaccinated) individual, but to end the pandemic." Dr. Dan Barouch #ACR20 @RheumNow
Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
HCQ not associated with ⬆ incidence of cardiac dse in this cohort of RA pts.
We should continue using it. Benefits >>>risks.
@RheumNow #ACR20 abs1999 https://t.co/zYpbX0CsR1
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Industry Abstract Previews - #ACR20
https://t.co/IiF0Md8XXk https://t.co/7qmqwQcgOa
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)