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Do you prescribe TNFi for chronic idiopathic uveitis #RWCS2020 @RheumNow
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Do you believe nrAxSpA exists? #RWCS2020 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg
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Do you load secukinumab in SpA? #RWCS2020 @RheumNow
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When does drum sickness occur? #RWCS2020 @RheumNow
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How often do you send a rheum pt for desensitization? #RWCS2020 @RheumNow
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Do you test for Chikungya titres in pt with transient rash, fever and myalgia pristine? #RWCS2020 @RheumNow
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1st JAK inhibitor in AS - upadacitinib, it works! Drs Ruderman/Kavanaugh #RWCS2020
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Metal on metal implant has far reduced survival. How long will knee/hip replacement last Rule of thumb 1% redo per yr. hips do better than knees for pt satisfaction Wm Bugbee #RWCS2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/CCtiGdpij9
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During #RWCS2020 Dr. Anna Postolova @StanfordHealth highlighted new allergy/immunology obstacles for #rheumatologists - “ #MeatAllergy exists” https://t.co/VWYYO6gMpR https://t.co/3Lug13C9ZS
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No difference in loading secukinumab load vs no load in non radiographic axial SpA #RWCS2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/Qs3gUXKoSH
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Join us at “The Hot Seat” hosted by Dr. Cush at #RWCS2020 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/EIyUsZQveh
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No switch or Nor-Switch? ACR guidelines recommend AGAINST switch to bio similar in table AS. @RheumNow #RWCS2020 https://t.co/7WPjGLAXdZ
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How to treat inflammatory eye disease scheme by Dr Alvin Wells which makes good sense #RWCS2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/8tieiMUPOZ
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Drug retention with TNFi for SpA in Europe varies by country but approximately 75% at one yr. maybe with more options retention worsens like in RA. @RheumNow #RWCS2020 https://t.co/xnzZxbY7Dj
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Anaphylaxis or not. fever is NOT anaphylactic. IgE has flushing, itch and hives. Cytokine release has flushing and fever Dr A Postolova #RWCS2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/qgP1vP7Yfe
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Delayed hypersensitivity includes serum sickness usually at day 5 to 7. Anna Postolova says. #RWCS2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/sQFYIvDGLq
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If you skin test for IgE reaction don’t test in first 2 weeks post reaction as pt is Anergic then. Sweet spot is at 6 to 8 weeks to test and de sensitive if drug is needed and serious allergic reaction Dr A Postolova #RWCS2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/jakSwJ8xOC
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Most common need for desensitization drugs in Rheum are IV drugs. Infliximab, Rituximab and Tociluzimab. If severe reaction desensitize and if mild premeditate ex antihistamines and steroids if needed @RheumNow #RWCS2020 https://t.co/l6SWUPljbZ
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Learn it. It exists but maybe more pts think they have it than really do. Rx with mast cell stabilization. MCAS has tryptase at a high level. Input for dx Dr A Postolova #RWCS2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/mz5z2o1z8p
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UPA worked quickly without new safety signals noted in SELECT AXIS for AS. Drs. Ruderman and Kavanaugh #RWCS2020 @RheumNow @RWCSmtg https://t.co/g2wkLmDtd9
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