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Lupus During Pregnancy Carries Higher Maternal, Fetal Morbidity Risks

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Women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had higher risks for maternal and fetal morbidity compared to those without the chronic autoimmune disorder, according to a nationwide analysis of U.S. data.

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Treatment and Management of Neuropsychiatric Lupus

Eric Dein, MD

On the first day of ACR State of the Art conference in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Michelle Petri reviewed the treatment and management of neuropsychiatric lupus. Dr. Petri, a lupus expert from Johns Hopkins Rheumatology, reviewed the latest clinical and animal model studies that offer hope in treatment and gave wide-ranging pearls on a variety of issues that can be faced in this disorder. 

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National Population Insights (4.28.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports and addresses 3 viewer case questions.

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25 Great Women in Rheumatology

Jack Cush, MD

This week I reached out to many leaders in rheumatology and asked: who are the great women in rheumatology who should be recognized? This was prompted by a smart article in Annals of Rheumatic Disease written by Drs. Tuhina Neogi (Boston) and Nicola Dalbeth (N. Zealand), entitled "Where are the women ‘Heroes and Pillars of Rheumatology’?

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Want to Go Far, Go Together (4.21.2023)

Jack Cush, MD

This week on the podcast Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, regulatory announcements and novel journal reports including a profile on pseudogout, the safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in RA patients and the diagnostic importance of neutrophils.

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Antiphospholipid Antibodies With Incident Cardiovascular Events

Jack Cush, MD

Are antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular (ASCVD) event risk?  A cohort study has shown that aPL Abs are found in a substantial proportion of adults with ASCVD events and finding both positive aCL IgA and aβ2GPI IgA Abs independently predicted futur

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Good Read - Oliver & Silman on "Why womenare predisposed to autoimmunediseases" - Gender - Age & peak hormonal status - Pregnancy & microchimerism - Genetics - X chromosome - Lifestyle & smoking https://t.co/vRXF1HUKNY https://t.co/R4xtzO0NaP

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Brazil study of 1,528 kid lupus (cSLE) shows low mortality (4.1%, n=63); 84%F, age 12 yrs w/ time to death=3.2yrs post-Dx. Cause?1) Sepsis (43%), 2) opportunistic infx(11%), & 3) Pulm hemorrhage (9.5%). Predictors: CNS lupus (HR 2.6) & CKD (HR 4.3) https://t.co/mocrJ2b8Mz https://t.co/TdJ7tFYr1r

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NIH sponsored nationwide survey assessed 1,462 SLE pts (9% men; 81% women). Male SLE pts had more MI & difficultly w/ medical forms than F. Female SLE had more fatiguer and higher educational levels. Both had barriers to health care access (40-47%) https://t.co/1u7bsyn3fD https://t.co/RTXyiuP972

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Join us 4/25 as we conclude our Women in Rheumatology campaign by focusing on what's next. Our panelists will recap the challenges addressed this month and discuss a strategy to suppot women in rheumatology. https://t.co/DP4S2hf5Tz @uptoTate @KDAO2011 @gwenesta_melton https://t.co/rcglaZxqoF

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TNR: Private Practice & Academia In this session, our panelists addressed the big questions of: "How do I choose between private practice and academia?" and "How do I advance in my career?". https://t.co/yMJ5mCtSXX @KDAO2011 https://t.co/eeFYkLYsAh

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NIH sponsored nationwide survey assessed 1,462 SLE pts (9% men; 81% women). Male SLE pts had more MI & difficultly w/ medical forms than F. Female SLE had more fatiguer and higher educational levels. Both had barriers to health care access (40-47%) https://t.co/A0Zv5IvXnh https://t.co/BFMspCs6yE

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Dr. Megan E.B. Clowse discusses the differences in pregnancy planning for men and women with rheumatic disesase. https://t.co/KLyrGbYzJc https://t.co/E2Ep6BqvBN

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Join us April 18 for: Private Practice & Academia In this session, our panelists will address the big questions of: "How do I choose between private practice and academia?" and "How do I advance in my career?". https://t.co/BrWG57mRRG https://t.co/A0pzEvJ3cu

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Dr. Megan Clowse discusses the differences in pregnancy planning for men and women with rheumatic disease, with particular focus on medication use. Watch now. https://t.co/Ine8CdbZR4 https://t.co/7UnanlnQcC

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Antiphospholipid Antibodies With Incident Cardiovascular Events Are antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular (ASCVD) event risk? https://t.co/XQk17P6D2f https://t.co/y5exrsicW8

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RheumThoughts: Changing the Conversation with Patients: Lupus Join the discussion! RheumThoughts are opinion pieces from healthcare professionals. https://t.co/NcJcCZVlbE @drbags71 https://t.co/VfAqUkqLak

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RheumThoughts: Changing the Conversation with Patients: Lupus https://t.co/rFM2211Toq https://t.co/I9yWGMCH9B

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The Origin Story: Women in Rheumatology--The XX Factor When asked to run a campaign to highlight the achievements and challenges of women in rheumatology, I was ecstatic because we have has so many heroines who have contributed to our field. https://t.co/ucQIPjQ8Tu https://t.co/g81EtAwYYL

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Drs. Tate and Dao will be leading discussions on Women in Rheumatology, the XX Factor. Sign up to attend our Tuesday Night Rheumatology series. @uptoTate @KDAO2011 https://t.co/ciEAY1SJdg https://t.co/dlCfXItAxN

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