Dr. Petri et al: Very ⬇ 25(OH)Vit D levels (<20ng/mL) is associated w/ renal insufficiency in SLE 🚨Levels >60ng/mL can ⬆renal insufficiency This reinforces benefits of Vit.D supplementation (⬇ protnuria; immunomodulation) @RheumNow #ACR20 abs1789 https://t.co/BJciK77fcp

#AerobicExercise improves #Fatigue & #QualityofLife in women w/ #SLE - ↓Fatigue & ↑overall health after exercise program - No increase in #lupus activity - Data may inform understanding of fatigue & exercise interventions in SLE Abs#1838 #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/0YtYHrWp6t

• Aerobic Exercise Improves Fatigue and Quality of Life in Women with Systemic Lu…

Data from Prof. Michelle Petri's study showed double+ or triple+ aPLs were not superior to single LAC+ for risk of thrombosis in #SLE patients. @RheumNow #ACR20 https://t.co/uDHsbd1Y1k

After #COVID19 there may be more #LUPUS due to...@RheumNow @CRASCRRheum #ACR20

Herpes Zoster Events with Anifrolumab in Patients with Active SLE: An Integrated Analysis of Phase 2 and Phase 3 Trials https://t.co/70oOHXihFb #SLE #zoster x 4-5 times increase in zoster

• Herpes Zoster Events with Anifrolumab in Patients with Active SLE: An Integrate…

@jhrheumatology Michelle Petri MD MPH: thrombosis risk composite score = Low C3 + dRVVT + Platelet C4d. Abst#1513. PltC4d associated with proteinuria, venous/arterial thrombosis. #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/OdAjul5Usg

@andreafava @jhrheumatology shows class switch is common in lupus nephritis biopsy, chronicity scores are critical. Shows value of need for liquid biopsy @rheumnow #ACR20 Abst#1512 https://t.co/M0DWmTLP29

Dr. Crow's #StateoftheArt lecture revealed that BEL may be best used in pts with < 2 years and SLEDAI >10 based on the study from Gatto, M et al from 2020. Does this change how you will use BEL in your practice? #ACR20 @RheumNow

We were always taught that rheumatic disease ILD is v bad in pregnancy. Fetal outcomes are def bad in severe ILD, but no maternal deaths/few Cx. May not need to avoid pregnancy/electively terminate! Largest-to-date cohort @dukemedicine n=94 @drbags71 #ACR20 ABST1446 @RheumNow https://t.co/E7BDHn8KJb

This study identified novel RFs for RA-ILD: Obesity ⬆CRP(≥10mg/L) Poor function(MDHAQ ≥1) High education 30py smoking hx assoc'd w/⬆ RA-ILD risk Do u counsel RA pts on smoking cessation & lifestyle change? @Rheumnow #ACR20 abs1198 #ACRbest @jeffsparks https://t.co/jvZ26n8k5p

Another interesting paper looking at screening of AxSpA in AAU patients with chronic back pain. At least 64% patients had confirmed or suspected AxSpA @RheumNow #ACR20 Abstr#1306

John Stone: "The HISTORY is the Rheumatologist's scalpel." TA bx is not gold standard in diagnosis, as not fully sensitive. @RheumNow #ACR20.

Nurses Health Study results - live healthy & 40% less chance of Getting #SLE #lupus. Not an easy recipe - diet in top 40%, never smoking, regular exercise, modest ETOH, normal BMI. Abstr#1473 Maybe that is why SLE is in the rise Abstr#0274 @RheumNow @CRASCRRheum https://t.co/qYCkYC6Mqq