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Based on new #ACR20 RA guidelines, will you @rheumnow
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
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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
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k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
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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)
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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)
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#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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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#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)
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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
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"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)
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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)
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Industry Abstract Previews - #ACR20
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
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What a great interview with @IreneBlancoMD regarding equity and inclusion in rheumatology. She is amazing! Such an important topic for all of us! #ACR20 @rheumnow https://t.co/cmRfXVGGDJ
Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
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Listen to part IIII of our #ACR20 Day 3 recap. Follow the link below or find us on Apple podcasts.
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
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We as young physicians should start paying attention to our contracts-🤦♀️ takeaways
1-know your worth (see MGMA compensation yearly)
2-malpractive/ tail coverage
3-non-compete
4-termination clause
5-gurantee
@RheumNow #ACR20 #5M036
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
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RheumNow’s expanded coverage of the #ACR20 annual meeting is sponsored in part by @Novartis. All content chosen by RheumNow & its Faculty.
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
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Gender disparity in Ankylosing Spondylitis symptoms.
1⃣Women ⬆️Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, joint swelling, BASDAI>40, DMARD use
2⃣HLA-B not associated w/ enthesitis
@RheumNow #ACR20 Abs#1872 https://t.co/bxiNUjY1Xh
Robert B Chao, MD doctorRBC ( View Tweet)
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NEW ACR2020 Draft Guidelines for the Pharmacologic Treatment of RA
All the guidelines in 2 tables!
1. MTX 1st, oral > SC
2. Minimize GC!
3. TTT TTT TTT
4. Biologic/tsDMARD > Triple Tx
5. Taper MTX 1st
Close to my practice; suspect will be controversial!
#ACR20 #ACRambassador https://t.co/iFSlq1H65V
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
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Following RITAZAREM, would you use rituximab maintenance for ANCA-associated vasculitis patients (cost aside)? @RheumNow
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