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DVT/PE has been the sticking point for baricitinib in RA.
DVT/PE risk in integrated safety analysis >8y: incidence doesn't increase, but also doesn't decrease. No diff with dose either.
Every drug has pros/cons; it's how we manage risk that counts...
#ACR20 ABST0202 @RheumNow https://t.co/V88tQjcXSJ
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
"Anatomy of the enthesis"
#SpA #ACR20 https://t.co/uUeCWGXqtw
Julio Gonzalez japaoli19 ( View Tweet)
Do you routinely use septra/bactrim in SLE to prevent PCP/PJP? @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Tips for assessing enthesial thickening by ultrasound:
- check the contralateral side
- convex appearance
@RheumNow #ACR20 #mskus https://t.co/kvburcX4Ju
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Dr. C. Bakewell reminds us that entheses can show inflammation and chronic changes. Pearl: Be sure to look at MSUS of the digits for enthesitis. #ACR20 #ACRbest @RheumNow https://t.co/D3nLGGv4ko
Dr. Rachel Tate uptoTate ( View Tweet)
We've been taught that relapsing polychondritis ear chondritis is classically limited to the pinna.
Not true - and great collaboration from clinicians/patients to understand this better!
@maferradastrong @petercgrayson @NIH_NIAMS @RP_Organization #ACR20 ABST0423 @RheumNow https://t.co/RaqL1qirFk
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Data from the #ACR #RISE registry- 83,000 patients. Significant disparities in RA functional scores in Low SES, and got worse over time. ABS#0046 @RheumNow #ACR20 https://t.co/rcVb1gU250
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
Please help with this short survey about your telemedicine experience. It might help us all in the long run! @RheumNow #telemedicine https://t.co/EKw5TjrkN2
k dao KDAO2011 ( View Tweet)
Vaccinate your pts against pneumococcal- it works! 595 vaccinated pts with RA & SpA vs 2379 nonvaccinated followed to 10 yrs showed 50% less pneumonia if vaccinated even though those pts had more infections prior. Limitation not RCT & not vaccine I use @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum https://t.co/SySEL19Gcn
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
Loving the #ACR20 virtual experience..!! Dont have to run for 15 minutes between different lectures! Monitoring 3 things at a time..#toomuch @RheumNow https://t.co/CUu7EJZOno
Bella Mehta bella_mehta ( View Tweet)
APS induced by CoViD-19: plenary session 1- another reason we need to break down the silos and involve rheumatologist more! Should we be using anticoagulation in these patients? #ACR20 @RheumNow @OSUWexMed
alexa meara lexmeara ( View Tweet)
Dr Fernandez-Diaz on abatacept in RA-ILD in 263 patients. Abatacept appears safe and effective. Equivalent to RTX. Good option as s/c admin @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#0233 #ACRbest https://t.co/LfjqZpnGCh
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
When prescribing hydroxychloroquine for RA, SLE, or other rheumatic diseases, do you routinely order an EKG (either before or during)? #ACR20 @RheumNow
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
Data from @rheum_covid global registry: "race & ethnicity associated with poor health outcomes in #rheumaticdisease patients with #COVID19 in US. @MilenaGianfran
et al.
Important work highlighting health disparities in COVID-19.
Abs#0006 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/4e3gAUJ4q1
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
Dr Choi et al case control study of methotrexate in RA. No increased risk of NAFLD seen. Increased trigs and BMI associated NAFLD @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#0181 https://t.co/WLPuf6Ga1D
Richard Conway RichardPAConway ( View Tweet)
Impact of #COVID19 on #rheum patients in Arab region @Nellziade
-2163 pts
-Negative effects on continuity of care, persistence on chronic meds & #mentalhealth
-Recommends better communication & drug availability for pt benefit
Abs#0004 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/EGmBmcleAr
Mrinalini Dey DrMiniDey ( View Tweet)
Using #MachineLearning, multimorbidity patterns predominant for #rheumatoid arthritis: cardiometabolic, cardiopulmonary & #Mentalhealth/pain disorders. Patterns similar to non-RA pts but prevalence higher in RA pts. @RheumNow #ACR20 abstr#0179 https://t.co/zfCxzKquDV
sheila RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet)
Dr. Izuka talks about drug rxn with TMP-STX in SLE, particularly in anti-Sm at #ACR20 press conference. @HopkinsRheum avoids Bactrim in SLE due to flares. Whats your practice for PJP PPx in SLE? @RheumNow
Eric Dein ejdein1 ( View Tweet)
Even in early RA, there’s pain – and then there’s pain. Non-articular pain common very common in early RA (even at 12m) and a/w worse outcomes.
Early RA isn't just about the inflammation: understand/treat the cause(s) of pain!
from CATCH @earlyarthritis #ACR20 ABST0187 @RheumNow https://t.co/kR4waqHUnm
David Liew drdavidliew ( View Tweet)
What do you do with pharmacist drug alert for antimalarial cardiac safety &/or drug interactions @RheumNow #ACR2020 @CRASCRRheum
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)