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What a racket! Pharmacy benefit managers make billions collecting fees from payers & rebates from Pharma. 2022, these 3 (CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, OptumRx) control 79% of PBM market.Why is Congress dragging their feet here? Overview read from Reuters https://t.co/m5AnMFtEhf https://t.co/m5EwfcNMdo
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Chikungunya arthritis Metanalysis & good full-read review - 8 studies showing chronic arthritis (CCA) in minority of infected;, polyarticular, looks like RA, few seropositive, few w/ erosions on imaging. CCA may be progressive w/ irreversible damage https://t.co/8NdBCGTfxF https://t.co/SLt5COmKVf
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The lateral foot/ankle anatomy 🥰 https://t.co/yuGt1seUd4
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Did you know the first clinical controlled trials were done on sailors with scurvy? They were randomized to: a quart of cider, HCl, 2 spoons of vinegar, pint of sea water, spicy nutmeg paste w/ water vs. 2 oranges and a lemon. Guess which sailors fared best? #RheumGR @UTSWRheum https://t.co/fAeCeIxZ9e
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#peritendinous #ultrasoundguidedinjection with #osteniltendon for Tendinopathy of the #tibialisposterior #tendon #mskus #pocus #pocushub #GElogiqE10r3 https://t.co/8qe1G27tAl
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Biopsy Results in Sjogren's Syndrome Save
A prospective study from the Netherlands analyzed the comparative value of simultaneous labial and parotid salivary gland biopsies performed in patients with sicca complaints and suspected SjD.
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Best Imaging in Giant Cell Arteritis - US, PET, MRI?
Imaging is often instrumental in diagnosing and staging patients diagnosed with giant cell arteritis (GCA).
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Cross-sectional study of7887 NY & IL nurses: between 2018-21 top reasons for 2287 leaving nursing were planned retiring (39%), burnout (26%), insufficient staffing (21%), family obligations (18%) & COVID (17%)-- all addressable by health care employers https://t.co/Ls6p060mFB https://t.co/Pxpa8fqchz
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We must consider this clinically, we must protect our aging patients without over immunosuppressing them." Dr. Weyand #RNL2024
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RCT 302 Dupuytren contracture pts Rx w/ Surgery (n 101), needle fasciotomy (101), or collagenase injx (100). 292 & 284 completed; Success (>50% improved) @3 mos was same: 71%, 73% & 73%. @ 2 yrs, surgery was superior (78% vs. 50% or 65%) https://t.co/K74p1xpnZx https://t.co/xaC4pdPSFQ
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JAMA: Industry Payments to Physicians ($12.13 billion 2013-22)
1 Ortho: $1,360,744,428
2 Neuro: $1,322,668,751
3 Cardio: $1,293,613,594
4 Heme/onc: $825,799,685
5 Int medicine: $588,249,423
6 Endo: $546,513,674
7 FP: $479,105,369
8 Rheum: $464,858,022
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CDC surveillance data 2019–2021 identified cases:
- 59,655 coccidioidomycosis
- 3,595 histoplasmosis
- 719 blastomycosis (unusually high fatality rate in 2021 of 17%; typically 8%–10%) https://t.co/cDC0nuZLsb https://t.co/Q4QkNtNvJc
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7 Updates on Prosthetic Joint Infections
These are excerpts and takeaway summaries from several literature reports addressing the diagnosis and outcomes of prosthetic joint infections (PJI).
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Quote: ""I got the message. All of us get the message, sooner or later. If you get it before it's too late or before you're too old, you'll pull through all right." ~ Nat King Cole https://t.co/dtGqztmJie
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Should all patients with #polymyalgia rheumatics be screened for #giantcellarteriitis with vascular #ultrasound? A recent viewpoint summarizes the evidence:
📊prevalence of subclinical GCA may be as high as 25%
https://t.co/UL6gWRdE5R https://t.co/EAlRyNNWYt
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ARD_BMJ ( View Tweet)
Should all patients with #polymyalgia rheumatics be screened for #giantcellarteriitis with vascular #ultrasound? A recent viewpoint summarizes the evidence:
📊prevalence of subclinical GCA may be as high as 25%
https://t.co/UL6gWRdE5R https://t.co/EAlRyNNWYt
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases ARD_BMJ ( View Tweet)
GEM: Dysphagia in myositis pts is from skeletal muscle involvement, causing upper pharyngeal dysphagia, but may also manifest as dysphonia, nasal regurgitation, or aspiration (w/ risk of pneumonia). https://t.co/MOyfdCJywC
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Our first TNR takes place 4/2 at 6:30pm ET and will focus on Success in Rheumatoid Arthritis. You won’t want to miss it!
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Higher Rates of Childlessness in Rheumatic Diseases
A Finnish population study shows that several rheumatic diseases may impair reproduction and pregnancy outcomes, with significantly higher rates of childlessness or fewer children overall for women.
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>25% of elderly fall each yr; falls are leading cause of injury-related death in > 65 yrs. PT & Functional exercises to improve leg strength and balance are recommended for fall prevention in @risk populations & show 20-30% less risk overall https://t.co/IPQoS4dUpS https://t.co/qUEwLX0KEq
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