Immunology
3 years 5 months ago
Retrosp study in France compared MRIs of 96 pts w/ SpA (65% w/ IBP) vs 104 w/o (25% w/ IBP):
- 65% of pts w/ SpA had bone marrow edema (BME) mainly in the iliac quad of intermed middle segment
- 20% w/o SpA had BME mainly in antero-middle quad. #Abst1535 #ACR2020 @RheumNow https://t.co/1ptGGUbUS4
3 years 5 months ago
How often do you perform NFC in suspected SSc patients? @RheumNow #ACR20
3 years 5 months ago
Our RA patients are susceptible to a dangerous virus which runs rampant, but won't take the vaccine.
Why won't patients have their flu shot? @McGillMed 40% hesitant despite public funding. Multiple levels influence; if we don't address, our pts suffer!
#ACR20 ABST1740 @RheumNow https://t.co/1Yhr6I2L30
ABCs of RA: Panel Discussion with Dr. Jonathan Kay
They're back: from Dublin, Melbourne, Boston, Baltimore and Quezon City, Philippines to discuss top abstracts in the area of RA at the end of day three (Sunday) at ACR 2020, led by Dr. Jonathan Kay. Panelists: Dr. Sheila Reyes, Dr. David Liew, Dr. Eric Dein and Dr. Richard Conway.
3 years 5 months ago
I just reviewed the #ACR20 talk regarding vaccination. Highly recommended/timely given data released from Pfizer today regarding the COVID-19 vaccine trial. @RheumNow
Pfizer’s Early Data Shows Vaccine Is More Than 90% Effective - The New York Times https://t.co/Fb5ZepCBeJ
Hesitancy around Steroids and Vaccines: Dr. Kevin Winthrop
OHSU's Dr. Kevin Winthrop discusses two issues -- steroids and vaccines -- by looking at abstracts #1014, #0632, #0634 and #1135 at ACR 2020.
Zoster Vaccine in Rheumatic Disease: Dr. David Liew
Dr. David Liew reviews abstract #0452 presented at the ACR2020 annual meeting.
3 years 5 months ago
Why care about Sleep? Sleep & Its Immune implications
#ACR20 https://t.co/hUXPiKc1Kg
Are you talking RA patients about vaccination? Abst#1465 shows S pneumonia vaccinations decreases pna by nearly half in <65 yo, as well as effectiveness in elderly. Theme of day: approach ifn and CV risk are best rheum interventions! @Rheumnow #ACR20 https://t.co/ZilXfFWTUM
3 years 5 months ago
Congrats @sdlcrodriguez on a great presentation!
Abs#1465: Combined #vaccination scheme leads to decreased incidence of Strep pneumoniae #infection in #rheumatoidarthritis patients taking b/tsDMARD.
#ACR20 @RheumNow
https://t.co/EwIj0PYbgI https://t.co/cqg8xtcB48
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