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TeleRheumatology - a TED Talk by Alvin Wells, MD
RheumNow Live 2020 featured a series of shorter STEP (TED-like) talks. This one features Dr. Alvin Wells discussing the opportunities and new paradigms encumbent with telemedicine in rheumatology.
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NEJM article on renin-angiotensin-aldosterone inhibitors may increase ACE2 & Covid-19 binding but, "Insufficient data available to determine whether observations translate to humans...no studies have evaluated ...RAAS inhib in Covid-19" https://t.co/x39oCgRTp1
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
#Skin Manifestations in #COVID19.
A very recent article appeared in the @TheJEADV regarding the #dermatological findings in #Covid_19 infection in #Italy.
The authors report that (20.4%) developed cutaneous manifestations. More info ... 👇 #dermatology https://t.co/r1CVcbIUUJ
Dr. Ramon Grimalt DrRamonGrimalt ( View Tweet)
If you want more proof we waste medical school years teaching low value topics (krebs cycle) while failing to teach high value topics (evidence appraisal) then just note how many docs self prescribed hydroxychlorquine and horded it.
Vinay Prasad VPrasadMDMPH ( View Tweet)
Our letter (& color fig!) HCQ in COVID @AnnalsofIM
Great experience writing with @rheum_covid folks, including
@rheum_cat @alhkim @jeffsparks @Larhumato @AliDuarteMD @SituationRheum @pekor002 @SattuiSEMD @emilysirotich @mugartegil @drkatiewebb @Drbeckyg
https://t.co/KzeMXAT6rd https://t.co/dFVW7LyXfR
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Should Rheum & Derm pts stop biological during #Covid_19? Likely not as a flare may put pts at risk of seeking medical attention or adding steroids. The #outbreak won’t be over for awhile. Ontario Rheum Assoc says take meds unless fever/SOB. J Article review @RheumNow @RheumInfo https://t.co/KDFAq482jt
Janet Pope Janetbirdope ( View Tweet)
This brief correspondence discusses the risks of uncontrolled RA and lupus resulting in increased risk of infection. (via @emilysirotich)
Argues for continuing current treatments for our pts w/ inflammatory conditions (for now)
https://t.co/o32cxeLsBL https://t.co/CoNeM8G6fq
Dr. Paul Sufka psufka ( View Tweet)
HCQ in non-severe hospitalized COVID19, new single center RCT of 62pts
Sx resolved ~1d sooner, a few more cleared CT findings
Not peer rvwd, underpowered, unclear blinding/allocation, soft/non-validated outcomes, poorly reported
Need. GOOD. RCTs.
PDF: https://t.co/Mbrq7bFHk0 https://t.co/LcD2wbgyZm
Mike Putman EBRheum ( View Tweet)
Listen to Dr. Alvin Wells "TED" like talk from RheumNow Live on 3/14/20 on why rheumatologists should be doing TeleRheumatology! Listen on iTunes or here>> https://t.co/279mKHnO3A
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Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Inzomelid, a selective, orall small molecule inhibitor of the NLRP3 inflammasome, has been tested in a phase I trial of CAPS (Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome) https://t.co/8gO63xO9bC
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Which DMARD goes best w/ a biologic? Metanalysis of 41 studies shows w/ TNFi, MTX is superior to other DMARDs; with RTX adding LEF is superior to MTX and with ABA the addition of MTX and non-MTX csDMARDs were equally effective. https://t.co/ukBNxR9c1u
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Corona infections are trending down in China, with no new cases reported in Hubei province, for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday. https://t.co/aY0SHzxyoJ
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The FDA has approved the investigational use of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma - allowing clinicians to use as single-patient emergency Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs) - Must apply w/ form 3926 https://t.co/2oYWEYiB4f
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
Weekly RheumNow Podcast is up! NEW WORLD ORDER; watch it here>> https://t.co/2VDHWoFq28 or listen to the podcast on iTunes or SoundCloud >> https://t.co/ElB9S9nlzY
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Report from China on 5 Critically Ill COVID-19 Pts (ARDS, pneumonitis, mech ventilation, high viral loads) who were successfully treated with Convalescent Plasma (antivirals, steroids). All improved, 3 discharged from hospital, 2 stable at day 37. https://t.co/X1PMInXxi7
Dr. John Cush RheumNow ( View Tweet)
3/29 There are 122,653 cases of COVID-19 in the US, with 2112 deaths. On CNN Sunday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said there could be over 100,000 deaths and millions of people infected - but added "Dont hold me to that", this is "such a moving target." https://t.co/SfEJwo6GgS
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Rheumnow PSA 4 -- COVID Myths | RheumNow - Rheumatology News & Information https://t.co/J5hLASR2fs
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Rheumnow PSA 5 -- Dealing with STRESS https://t.co/LCAWXUt89v
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Rheumnow PSA 3 - COVID Safety Advice https://t.co/alns47SnEg
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Rheumnow PSA 2 - Your Medical Care https://t.co/gxt3ciOdkE
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