Do not take antacids or PPI with mycophenolate. Magnesium & aluminium hydroxide antacids (Maalox) will lower MMF Cmax 33% & AUC 17% if given simultaneously. PPI also lowers AUC by ~33% https://t.co/IoWISgL3SY https://t.co/JV1Yv5Pg9d https://t.co/b8UoQ4zMUV https://t.co/VwNgVQ5End

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Evusheld works & reduces COVID-19 by 77%; yet only 25% of available Rx has been used. Its FREE to the ~7000 immunocompromised pts who might benefit from it. Repeat doses (300 mg) every 6 mos! Time to jump on this! https://t.co/IzcAUvKoW8 https://t.co/h5q25yWCHG

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Study of 57 #RA pts. w/ ILD treated with abatacept. Lung progression in 46% before ABA. After median 27 mos of follow-up, ILD - 72% improved or stabilized - 23% worsened - 5% died. No significant change in FVC, DLCO ILD worse assoc w/ DAS28, FVC DLCO https://t.co/kLa61ZS8dt https://t.co/7XhqxcHuCt

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Krill Oil Effective in Knee Osteoarthritis Krill oil supplements in knee OA was shown to be superior to placebo in reducing knee pain, stiffness and function while increasing the omega-3 index. https://t.co/Tx4UnDf5m3 https://t.co/bsh2DQYGc9

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Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Inhibitor in Cutaneous Lupus Litifilimab, a humanized monoclonal antibody against BDCA2, targets the BDCA2 receptor on plasmacytoid dendritic cells. https://t.co/nmadPUhlyH https://t.co/4UbNPMtxIh

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Upadacitinib in non-radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis The janus kinase inhibitor, upadacitinib, has been shown to significantly improve the signs and symptoms of nr-AxSpA, extending the efficacy of UPA beyond classic ankylosing spondylitis. https://t.co/IqKdvRkcgZ https://t.co/cieXqJABTL

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Approach to ILD in Myositis Syndromes Mehta et al have published a full read review of managing ILD in patients with inflammatory myopathies, a heterogeneous group of syndromes connected by ILD and and increased morbidity and mortality risk. https://t.co/av6fVqASme https://t.co/utHJ9oiyRq

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The FDA has extended its indications for ustekinumab (Stelara) for use in pediatric psoriatic arthritis aged 6 years and older. Pediatric PsA makes up 6% of all pediatric inflammatory arthritis pts. https://t.co/7bGJ0ZCJJl https://t.co/GtuXdHj3Og

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FDA has approved a topical PDE4 inhibitor Roflumilast (Zoryve) a 0.3% cream for use in Plaque Psoriasis (Age 12 and Older) https://t.co/UwDf3UkuZI https://t.co/5l4xE1LaxA https://t.co/PpwiKYUpdN

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#RA disease activity drives risk of hospitalized infections (SIE). Study of 3,254 RA pts w/ 529 hospitalized infx. SIE seen 3.8/100 person Yrs in remission, 6.6/100PY w/ low Dz activity & 8/100PY w/ moderate Dz activity. HR was 1.60 w/ LDA and 1.83 w/ MDA https://t.co/i4bSsnRiHk https://t.co/kcN9ZvpSOn

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PsA Females: more likely to have Peripheral arthritis, have more pain, fatigue, poor function, lower QOL and less likely to have xray damage (than men) Males: more axial dz & severe psoriasis PsA Women may need more psychosocial support & pain management https://t.co/ZYWYu1K3jW https://t.co/xZX913vGdX

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QD Clinic - Still's (or Not): an FUO Evaluation A young man with fever up to 104F, has a complex history. Is this Still's disease or not? https://t.co/k47Kz3onCn https://t.co/UVMaaU1uPO

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521 clinically suspect arthralgia (CSA) pts were assessed - Low educational attainment was associated with increased risk of developing inflammatory arthritis (HR = 2.35), independent of BMI & smoking https://t.co/h1bXDfxaQk https://t.co/g2ign0HDmj

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