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A Canadian population study shows that rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients have 30% higher emergency department (ED) visit rates for Ambulatory Care Sensitive Conditions (ACSCs) compared to age- and sex-matched population controls.
Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in Rheumatic Disease

A retrospective, cross-sectional, single-center study of adult rheuma

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Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in Rheumatic Disease A retrospective, cross-sectional, single-center study of adult rheumatic disease patients with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH), demonstrates a high proportion have coexistent pulmonary infection and significant mortality risk. https://t.co/K1fLo5iHpd
FORWARD Databank of Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients reveals that smartphone data can predict flares using PROs. 
Drugs that may cause toxic myopathy, presenting as muscle dysfunction w/ weakness and elevated muscle enzymes and possib

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Drugs that may cause toxic myopathy, presenting as muscle dysfunction w/ weakness and elevated muscle enzymes and possibly confused w/ idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) - full read review of mimickers of myositis. https://t.co/3wdLvkxcAX https://t.co/OqLjv45HXH
Subcutaneous Anifrolumab in SLE

Manzi et al. have published the results of the TULIP-SC trial that showed that weekly

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Subcutaneous Anifrolumab in SLE Manzi et al. have published the results of the TULIP-SC trial that showed that weekly subcutaneous (SC) anifrolumab, when given to severe SLE patients, had comparable efficacy and safety to the approved intravenous (IV) anifrolumab. https://t.co/ruZM3Qftxb
Rheum Survey> 40 yoF RA pt on Prednisone 5 mg/d is at increased risk for ?

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Rheum Survey> 40 yoF RA pt on Prednisone 5 mg/d is at increased risk for ?
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Why Attend In Person?

✔ Engage directly with facu

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RheumNow Live is 3 weeks away, and we can't wait to see you there! Why Attend In Person? ✔ Engage directly with faculty during live Q&A ✔ Network with peers who influence and lead in rheumatology ✔ Experience the energy, pace, and collaboration that can’t be replicated https://t.co/Do8srChyXW
The 2025 Rheumatology Year in Review

The year 2025 presented numerous advances in rheumatology and related inflammator

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The 2025 Rheumatology Year in Review The year 2025 presented numerous advances in rheumatology and related inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, ranging from several new groundbreaking FDA approvals/indications, drug developments, game-changing guidelines, and practices that https://t.co/gjNesm0AWO
FDA & Administration are deregulating artificial intelligence & promote widespread use, includes use of wearable

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FDA & Administration are deregulating artificial intelligence & promote widespread use, includes use of wearables & other AI-enabled devices. Commissioner Marty Makary updated two guidance docs defining use general wellness devices, clinical decision support software https://t.co/KnkYqCiroa
A JAMA Viewpoint article reports on a March 2025 Nurse Practitioner (NP) Entrepreneurship Summit in Boston in March 2025 identifying barriers and opportunities to NP-owned medical practices.
QD Clinic: Sjogren's Beyond the Dryness
Caitlin Hill, FNP, and David Maniscalco, MD, Santa Rosa, CA present this QD Cli

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QD Clinic: Sjogren's Beyond the Dryness Caitlin Hill, FNP, and David Maniscalco, MD, Santa Rosa, CA present this QD Clinic: Sjogren's - Beyond the Dryness. https://t.co/2U4Q2aRFec https://t.co/AGq36PT9iZ
Advanced Practitioner Biologic Prescriptions for Psoriasis

Advanced practice clinicians (APCs; nurse practitioners and

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Advanced Practitioner Biologic Prescriptions for Psoriasis Advanced practice clinicians (APCs; nurse practitioners and physician assistants) deliver a large share of US dermatologic care, accounting for 37% of clinicians and 27% of dermatology visits by 2020. A current JAMA https://t.co/3NtntmpSPV
Spread of Psoriatic Disease from Skin to Joints

Approximately 20-30 % of all people who suffer from psoriasis also dev

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Spread of Psoriatic Disease from Skin to Joints Approximately 20-30 % of all people who suffer from psoriasis also develop painful inflammation in their joints over time. If left untreated, PsA can lead to permanent damage to bones and joints. Why the disease progresses was https://t.co/UbGHFASKvc
Retrospective study of recombinant zoster vaccine Rheumatic (RMD) pts on DMARDs (32% JAKi) (114) vs 65 normals. HZoster

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Retrospective study of recombinant zoster vaccine Rheumatic (RMD) pts on DMARDs (32% JAKi) (114) vs 65 normals. HZoster reactivation: no controls vs 1in RMD. 1 Dz flare requiried steroids. Minor AE (ISR, HA, myalgia) seen in 17.5% & 21.5% w/ 1st & 2nd dose. RZV is safe in RMD https://t.co/Mu3OyA4EOD
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