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Rheumatoid Arthritis

      RT @MeralElRamahiMD: Poll results are in! 48% of those that responded are not yet convinced of the benefits of omega-3 f
      Poll results are in! 48% of those that responded are not yet convinced of the benefits of omega-3 fish oil supplements in pts w/ RA! #ACR20 @RheumNow https://t.co/B6f8ecWj07
      RT @MeralElRamahiMD: A large observat study showed no difference in risk of major CV events in RA pts that were newly st
      A large observat study showed no difference in risk of major CV events in RA pts that were newly started on either MTX or HCQ. A greater stroke risk but lower risk of MI & hospitalized HF was seen in MTX initiators. #Abst1993 #ACR20 @RheumNow
      RT @RichardPAConway: Dr Kaellmark reports on immunogenicity of adjuvant herpes zoster subunit vaccine in RA patients tre
      Dr Kaellmark reports on immunogenicity of adjuvant herpes zoster subunit vaccine in RA patients treated with JAKi. 40 RA patients and 20 controls. Satisfactory serological responses and tolerability seen. @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#1997 https://t.co/UlDe4NllU0
      Hepatitis B, RA and Drug Risk with Drs. Stanley Cohen and Jack Cush

      Dr. Cush interviews past ACR president and long-time friend Dr. Stan Cohen on treatment for liver disease in RA patients and new guidelines being released this morning at ACR 2020.

      RT @Janetbirdope: IA steroids for knee OA did NOT ^ X-ray progression to TKR vs IA Hyaluronic acid! Data from 2 cohorts,
      4 years ago
      IA steroids for knee OA did NOT ^ X-ray progression to TKR vs IA Hyaluronic acid! Data from 2 cohorts, n=792 knees. Similar X-rays for single & multiple injections of either Rx. Not Randomized but helpful! Abstr#1652 @RheumNow #ACR20 @CRASCRRheum https://t.co/1yzr5QkIzV
      RT @uptoTate: New PT-CDAI showed agreement w/ MD(DO)-CDAI at id-ing active vs. controlled RA. Results suggest that PT-ba

      New PT-CDAI showed agreement w/ MD(DO)-CDAI at id-ing active vs. controlled RA. Results suggest that PT-based swollen joints were more c/w physician assessments than PT tender joint counts. Useful for telemed! #ACR20 @RheumNow @Janetbirdope #ABS0483 https://t.co/tozp9qBRXT

      RT @RichardPAConway: Dr Castillo-Bustamante presents a human otopathological study demonstrating RA involvement of ossic
      Dr Castillo-Bustamante presents a human otopathological study demonstrating RA involvement of ossicular joints of middle ear. Is there a functional effect on hearing? @rheumnow @bososhea #ACR20 Abstr#1759 https://t.co/iWlKs2KdOW
      RT @ejdein1: There is hope for RA fatigue - improvements seen in F sex, non-smokers, lack of depression, high baseline f
      4 years ago
      There is hope for RA fatigue - improvements seen in F sex, non-smokers, lack of depression, high baseline fatigue. Abst#1737 @RheumNow #ACR20. Interested in role of exercise in the study. Smoking is BIG cause of fatigue, must address with fatigued RA pts.
      RT @RichardPAConway: Dr Winthrop reports on rates of influenza in RA in tofactinib clinical programme over 14-15 seasons
      Dr Winthrop reports on rates of influenza in RA in tofactinib clinical programme over 14-15 seasons. No significant differences in rates between tofa, ADA, MTX, and placebo. @rheumnow #ACR20 Abstr#L04 https://t.co/8RrG0I2Zwm