211 SSc patients, men and younger women, have lower BMD than the population (Osteopenia in 52% & 16.5% osteoporosis; P=0.001). Low BMD in women assoc w/ Finger ulcers, diffuse involvement, older age, & being post-menopausal https://t.co/qyvEJoIbKH https://t.co/zj2Fn1oU5n

• Increased prevalence of osteopenia and osteoporosis in systemic sclerosis patie…

Virtual Yoga Effective in Chronic Low Back Pain A randomized trial of 140 adults with chronic low back pain (CLBP) demonstrated that virtual yoga instruction resulted in significant improvements in CLBP patients compared to the wait-list control group. https://t.co/BuYWb1wCXG https://t.co/tQawiZFIJv

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Serial MRI study of SI & lumbar (LS) joints in 24 early axSpA (Sxs < 5.5yrs) over 3 yrs, showed: - SIJ developed bone marrow edema, sclerosis & erosion. - LS: fat lesions decreased & erosions increased. - Facet joint inflammation (in t0) significantly influenced yr 3. LS bony… https://t.co/COlFAXVE1x https://t.co/4Xs9ngJN4w

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Long Covid Defined While COVID-19 has infected over 7 million worldwide, it is estimated that 7% of adults (and >1% of children) or 15 to 20 million Americans have developed long COVID, a chronic condition with systemic and often disabling symptoms. https://t.co/9njt8Kqe7P https://t.co/2V5OVlUrfQ

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Advances in the treatment of autoimmune hepatitis Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic, progressive liver disease caused by immune system dysregulation that targets the liver. If untreated, AIH can lead to severe complications, including cirrhosis and liver failure.… https://t.co/6GtWZ8tDDv https://t.co/YuJrcOyaGP

Literature review of the treatment of IgA Vasculitis (Henoch–Schönlein Purpura) suggests: - Glucocorticoids are 1st -line therapy, esp if severe - For minor HSP: colchicine, dapsone, & methotrexate may be useful - Also studied cyclosporine A, tacrolimus, MMF… https://t.co/ZoZX3kyHvo https://t.co/dS82ekuEkv

Study of at-risk & early RA Synovium suggests an early pathogenic myeloid signature (IL-1B+CCL20+ & SPP1+MT2A+ macrophage clusters) before disease onset. These display heightened CD40 expression, capable of shaping stromal cell responses https://t.co/CYmb1ro9g9 https://t.co/9pXbqHaQ2G

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Susac syndrome is a rare disease of young women characterised by microvessel occlusive Dz limited to the brain, retina, and inner ear. Rx is steroids, but Lancet Rheumatol Review of Rx shows no benefit of immunosuppressive Rx https://t.co/FvJa9OZLWL https://t.co/NVS0I3ofm8

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EULAR Review of Lifestyle Improvements for Rheumatic Patients A EULAR taskforce evaluated lifestyle behaviors' effects on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs), finding moderate evidence for minor benefits from certain dietary components. However, high-level evidence on… https://t.co/maaz8W5IUT https://t.co/QiE6Oo1MzX