Schlessinger and colleagues report that US Rheumatologists generally adhere to and agree with the 2020 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Guideline for the Management of Gout, although knowledge gaps and practice variance exists.
Novel research from the Medical University of Vienna demonstrates the plausible utility of functional precision medicine using immunophenotyping of blood cells with rheumatoid arthritis, to help guide treatment selection.
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Metanalysis of 11 studies shows that curcumin (tumeric) can reduce pain, muscle damage and inflammation in athletes following vigorous physical exercise. "pre- and post-exercise curcumin consumption.. assoc w/ better outcomes in muscle recovery, pain & antioxidant capacity"… https://t.co/J07UId683Y
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Congratulations to Jennifer Anolik, MD, PhD, being named chief of the Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology at the Univ. of Rochester Medical Center; where she is also Assoc Chair of research & professor of Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and director of the… https://t.co/jvRiZZ6u1q https://t.co/N2nFp8w6Yx
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Head-to-Head Clinical Trials
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Lung Involvement in Still's Disease
A multicentre registry observational study assessed lung involvement in a cohort of Still’s disease patients, affirming pleuritis as most common and that parenchymal lung inflammatory disease is very uncommon in both children and adults.… https://t.co/bUvg4xQrsr https://t.co/fz7wiNU0Xx
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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” - Martin Luther King https://t.co/y3UDZP8uTN
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ACR: Congress Fails to Reform PBMs, Mitigate Medicare Cuts Save
The ACR praised the limited extension of Medicare telehealth coverage but criticized Congress for not passing measures to increase transparency in PBM practices, address insurer issues, or prevent upcoming Medicare… https://t.co/pJ5f6LvELe https://t.co/jT3UJAx5It
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Population survey study of 933 gout pts (mean 58 yrs, 76% male,80% white) found total gout flare burden = 6.6 gout flares per year. Nearly 72% of gout flares were not reported, pretreated or prevented. Those less likely to report flares were young, less school, lower CCI, less… https://t.co/Z7KWk1YEFH https://t.co/0jDGNMOKjj
A retrospective study of cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) patients finds an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) on par with systemic lupus patients.
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🎉 RheumNow Live 2025 is just about 2 weeks away! 🌟 Don't miss expert talks, interactive panels, networking, and the Karaoke Gong Show! Early registration extended—secure your spot now! 🗓️ Virtual & in-person options available.
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Fallen Angels (1.17.2025)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv; and pays homage to colleagues who passed away in 2024.
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One of the benefits of attending conferences aside from scientific exchange is meeting new people. At one symposium, I met a unique rheumatologist. This chance meeting turned into an interview, that turned into a blog. Holly Bastian, MD is a rheumatologist practicing without the restraints of being tied to a place. She is a nomadic rheumatologist, a rheum on the road who embodies Johnny Appleseed as she spreads her knowledge and skills to
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We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
Martin Luther King Jr. (1929 - 1968) https://t.co/3mWHhPY5rH

