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ACR Infusion Guidance During COVID-19 Crisis

d Jack Cush, MD

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has published a guidance document on infusions and office based therapies.

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Dr. Artie Kavanaugh - Don't Stop!

d Anonymous

Drs. Cush and Kavanaugh discuss the downside of stopping hydroxychloroquine, DMARDs and biologics in lupus, RA and pregnancy.

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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 2 - A Patient Video on managing Your Medical Care. Dr. Cush discusses the importance and need for ongoing medical care during COVID-19 restrictions. Do's and Don'ts to consider https://t.co/GkkGmEH6R7

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American Academy of Dermatology issues guidance on COVID - 1) Do NOT stop biologic therapy without calling your Dr. 2) Especially for those without COVID symptoms or a (+)test; 3) if you have a proven COVID infection, stop the biologic https://t.co/ppVNUcdZm4

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Check Dr. Michelle Petri's answers on Hydroxychloroquine and a potential Shortage. Watch it here>> https://t.co/eLUR3N3L9m or listen to the podcast on iTunes or Soundcloud here>> https://t.co/dC5jOCczLu

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A patient service Video - How to Manage your Arthritis Medications (in the time of COVID) - View the video here: https://t.co/egUTpxfx96 or listen to the podcast on iTunes or here>> https://t.co/8wV4V2pYY5 https://t.co/H7NoZtKAGW

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Why Hoarding Of Hydroxychloroquine Needs To Stop https://t.co/vb9FSac8rF

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Check Dr. Michelle Petri's answers on Hydroxychloroquine and a potential Shortage. https://t.co/eLUR3N3L9m

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Rheumatologist Dr. Rosalind Ramsey-Goldman interviewed on Chicago ABC news on the hydroxychloroquine benefits and shortage. Her interview starts at 1:20. https://t.co/Fdx7s6Gxt8

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Check Dr. Michelle Petri's answers on Hydroxychloroquine and a potential Shortage. https://t.co/eLUR3N3L9m

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A patient service Video - How to Manage your Arthritis Medications (in the time of COVID) - View the video here: https://t.co/egUTpxfx96 or listen to the podcast on iTunes or here>> https://t.co/8wV4V2pYY5 https://t.co/Er91Cp5hhD

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MTX-naïve early RA pts with poor prognostic factors entered C-OPERA trial & Rx w/ Cimzia or MTX or CZP/MTX x 1 yrs adn Rx was W/D in yr 2. Those most likely to withdraw from CZP therapy had low disease activity and low RF levels (median <50IU) https://t.co/3O337o7kiw

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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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