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Global Rheumatology Alliance Registry Will Study COVID-19

d Suleman Bhana, MD

In the midst of a global pandemic of the 2019 Novel coronavirus acute respiratory disease (COVID-19), a small handful of Rheumatologists gathered on social media to collectively grapple with the impact of this virus on vulnerable populations with rheumatic disease.

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Rheumnow PSA for patients - Advice on Managing Your Arthritis Medicines https://t.co/egUTpxfx96

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Thank you Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the @NIAIDNews, for providing the facts and guiding us through the #Coronavirus crisis. #COVID19 ACP is proud to have the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases as a Master of the College (MACP). #IMProud https://t.co/8Oo9dGo14V

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Dr. Ronan Kavanagh goes thru the many questions surrounding the coronavirus and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) for rheumatologic patients @ronanTkavanagh https://t.co/cKjA7SGJyY

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Phenomenal discussion of HCQ in COVID-19 study, echoes my concerns: 1. Not randomized 2. Poor choice of outcome 3. Control arm ill conceived 4. Pts inappropriately dropped from analysis 5. Overstated conclusions PDF of this excellent article here: https://t.co/Mbrq7bFHk0 https://t.co/kDWucvaz1n

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RheumNow Interviews Drs. Cassie and Len Calabrese on COVID treatments and rheumatologist concerns. Watch the video here >> https://t.co/aS8z05vt3V

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Office of the Inspector General has issued a 90 day moratorium on administrative sanctions for reducing or waiving any cost-sharing obligations (copays, etc) for Federal health care program beneficiaries may owe for telehealth services furnished https://t.co/iiPSIHYc4W

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Look for RheumNow PSA (Pt Service Announcements) Videos starting today and daily this week - video messages to patients about meds, clinic, precautions, travel, family etc

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The world has changed, if you haven't then your taking risks (for you and everyone else) akin to driving without a seatbelt, with no car door next to you, while drunk and being chased by Sheriff Buford T. Justice - We all need to do our best for each other.

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The RheumNow Podcast is up! Dealing with the COVID-19 Siege!

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Considerations on how to do biologic infusions in Rheum patients - "Infusions in the time of corona" by Dr. Eric Ruderman.

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The first goal for this COVID-19 crisis is a nationwide, worldwide, system wide change in behavior. Behavioral change will antedate and is required to curtail the spread and impact of the coronavirus. @rheum_covid

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The RheumNow Podcast is up - This week its all abou COVID - we cover ACR, press releases, relaxed guidelines, telemedicine, drug shortages, how to prepare.... Read or watch here>> https://t.co/4J9aKVxdXN or Listen to the podcast on iTunes or here>> https://t.co/uOwvAsD4K5

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Everyone should read Dr. Kevin Winthrops timely new article in Arthritis & Rheumatology entitled, "Who needs a Corona? "; open access - he reviews the many surmounting questions than answers that we currently have on COVID-19.

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Dr. Alvin Wells talks on how to convert to Telemedicine in Rheumatology https://t.co/G9mSrIi7kF

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Time to step up and join the rheumatologist run registry on COVID-19. https://t.co/Om0eYHHGlW Please Visit: https://t.co/ivhFx1kA3x

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"Infusions in the time of corona" a great new blog from Dr. Eric Ruderman. https://t.co/EkEqg8lKx5

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The RheumNow Podcast is up! Dealing with the COVID-19 Siege! https://t.co/4J9aKVxdXN

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