Rheumatoid Arthritis
2 years 6 months ago
So what diet to follow with autoimmunity in mind?
So many, all with different instructions.
Let’s concentrate on where they agree:
yes to fruits & vegetables
no to emulsifiers & processed foods
#EULAR2022 @RheumNow https://t.co/I9abweQOyZ
2 years 6 months ago
#ClinicalPearl? #METEOR is a multi-country ~40K database of #rheumatoid arthritis. @eular_org #EULAR2022- found YOUNGER age of onset of RA close to equator, opposite to low Vitamin D if more NORTH /less sun and MORE #multiple #sclerosis. ?From low age at equator OP0035 @RheumNow
2 years 6 months ago
Looks like I’m not the only one who doesn’t let the absence of synovitis stop me from sometimes treating high-risk clinically suspect arthralgias i.e. ‘very early early RA’
The truth comes out in anonymous surveys!
#EULAR2022 @RheumNow https://t.co/BqTLy4HBWR
By now, those of us attending the meeting know how to find a free coffee or sprite, have found comfortable meeting nooks and know our way around (lots of sneaker mileage)! And congrats to…
2 years 6 months ago
Difficult to Treat RA (D2TRA): Jacob van Laar
#EULAR2022 Points to consider @RheumNow
1. Consider the diagnosis! Misdiagnosis or mimic?
2. U/s when in doubt
3. Caution in comorbidities (obesity, fm) which can overestimate inflamm markers, disease activity https://t.co/YT9NRv7EA0
2 years 6 months ago
These findings suggest a pathogenic link between airway inflammation in bronchiectasis and RA-related autoantibodies
2 years 6 months ago
Prof van Lear noted 5-10% of pts have D2T RA; the highest risk factor is low socieconomic status. D2T RA have higher comorbidities and healthcare utilization #EULAR2022 @rheumnow https://t.co/PhPjhksyI4 https://t.co/JCByho4ubk