UK Biobank data: RA is associated with not just restrictive but also *obstructive* patterns on spirometry/PFTs (independent of smoking). Consistent observation; direction of causality? The lung in RA continues to fascinate. Prisco @jeffsparks et al #ACR20 ABST0491 @RheumNow https://t.co/LcjtAefnVF

Methotrexate and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Dr Eric Dein (@ejdein1) Dr. Eric Dein discusses the findings of abstract #0181 at the #ACR20 annual meeting. https://t.co/TzbRRbw1Kf https://t.co/vK6EahTyQ8

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VA Population study shows that incident RA was less common in persons w/ HIV (PWH)(matched w/ uninfected). Only 21 RA pts in 56K PWH. PWH+/RA+ have lower autoantibodies and less likely to get DMARDs. #ACR20 Abstr#0195 https://t.co/rERJVQfq7a https://t.co/g5lATtxqOM

• https://meet.acrconvergence.org/meetings/virtual/DWuTqfxWNbdeSAimz

Shoutout to @SattuiSEMD and @NavarroMillanMD showing #dementia is lower in #RA pts on bDMARDs compared to csDMARDs using CMS data #ACR20 ABS#0488 @RADoctor @RheumNow https://t.co/1XOV2zqKko

How do you treat ACPA+, subclinical synovitis (US/MRI+)? Abst#0481 reviews 3 cohorts for progression to clinical inflam arthritis. 44-68% did not progress to IA in 1 year, is DMARD over treating? #ACR20 #ACRBest @RheumNow

Sustained remission is rare, should we settle for sustained low disease activity? Abst#0480 ESPOIR Cohort says no, get remission if possible for better radiographic (Sharp) and fxnal (HAQ) scores. Maybe perfect isn't enemy of good? @RheumNow. #ACR20 https://t.co/QNQn9n27rm

Early RA pts may develop chronic widespread pain. Not all have fibromyalgia. Multiple areas of pain & inflammation ^ chronic pain & other factors ie women high initial pain longer symptoms @CRASCRRheum @RheumNow #ACR20 abstr#187 1/3 at onset have regional pain 1/4 at 1yr https://t.co/7qOxH4h7Dd https://t.co/IFO1uwyR0o

• https://twitter.com/drpnash/status/1324580305567584258

#ACR20 Basic Science Year-in-review Really important work by @danaorange showing PRIME cells can predict flares in #RheumatoidArthritis patients #HSSrheum @RheumNow https://t.co/XTqqinAN2a https://t.co/24HkqgHS0H

• https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2004114

#ACR20 year in review by @JYazdanyMD latest data PEXIVAS and SEMIRA trials on corticosteroids - would you change your clinical practice to minimize even low dose Corticosteroids in RA and Vasculitis? @RheumNow https://t.co/l7PTyANpjq https://t.co/MRGbsjaGae

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