Retrospective cohort compared 6147 new PsA pts vs 23,999 contros PsA. The uveitis risk was significantly higher in PsA (adj HR 2.38). Uveitis risk in PsA higher with prior uveitis (adj OR 136.4) and etanercept Rx (aOR 2.57). 106/107 Rx w/ topical steroids https://t.co/YVzIzSOaiB https://t.co/YORU8cQrAx

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Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation is possible w/ immunosuppression- most (>10%) w/ w/ Rituximab & stem cell transplants. If HBsAg positive, pts should recv anti-viral prophylaxis; HBsAg− individuals should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis https://t.co/7JKorgWbYr https://t.co/RdW65u5KDR

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Metanlysis of 49 studies, 10 RCTs examined the relationship between RA and non-surgical Rx of periodontitis (NSRT) and in general short term studies show that NSPT benefits RA patients; and DMARD therapy benefits periodontitis https://t.co/Bw66VrIMp2 https://t.co/v9SG3sdeni

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CMS Final Rule on Prior Authorization Reforms Prior authorizations and paperwork are killing medical providers; the good news is that a new CMS rule may lessen the burden. https://t.co/bw4Mt06Zgz https://t.co/6B2TXSZuZO

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Fertility and Rheumatoid Onset British women whose capability of bearing children either started late or ended early -- were at increased risk for developing RA, compared with women with earlier menarche or later menopause, researchers found. https://t.co/SwxTvntqY2 https://t.co/bmwrLWwtke

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Network meta-analyses of 153 trials & 8713 patients w/ chronic pain from TMJ disorders; Most effective (pain & function) were CBT, PT-assisted jaw mobilisation, trigger point injx, jaw exercise/stretching, manipulation, & acupuncture https://t.co/b4kTuWg9QH https://t.co/7SJs0sLtK2

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