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AWIR: Why it's important for women to come together

Why does the Association of Women in Rheumatology (AWIR, pronounced AWARE) exist?  Recalling a singular event several years ago prompted the action of four women to rectify the issue we were witnessing.

A Rising Gout Risk in Asians

Two independent data sets suggests the prevalence of gout among Asians has grown such that this sub-population has numerically surpassed all other racial and ethnic groups by 2018.

How Being a Patient Taught Me to Be a Better Doctor

When I was accepted into medical school, my Dad (a trauma surgeon) taught me that as a doctor I should not judge and do my best not to let my personal views interfere with how I manage and interact with my patients.

NY Times on Arthritis Prevention

A reader question ("Ask Well") to the New York times wonders "is arthritis avoidable"?

A recent survey suggests that up to 60% of adults have been told by an HCP they had some form of arthritis.

Want to Go Far, Go Together (4.21.2023)

This week on the podcast Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, regulatory announcements and novel journal reports including a profile on pseudogout, the safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in RA patients and the diagnostic importance of neutrophils.

Aging Mechanisms Tied to Giant Cell Arteritis

MedPage Today

Senescence pathways are involved in giant cell arteritis (GCA), an analysis of patient tissue samples suggested, which may account for the efficacy of one agent now used for the disease and another in commercial development.

The Power of Collaboration: Building Relationships to Amplify Your Impact and Have More Fun

Collaboration has proven to be an essential ingredient for progress and innovation in rheumatology. Effective collaboration requires generosity with your time and resources. Here are some things that I’ve learned over the years about successful collaborations in rheumatology.

Sex-Specific Differences in Psoriatic Arthritis

A systematic review of published literature on psoriatic arthritis (PsA), clinical features, disease activity, and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) shows generally higher levels of disease activity in women, compared to men with PsA.

Amgen Wins Otezla Patent Case - Brand Protected till 2028

Reuters

Amgen Inc convinced a U.S. appeals court on Wednesday to uphold patents that bar generic versions of its blockbuster psoriasis drug Otezla proposed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and Novartis AG's Sandoz Inc until 2028.

TNR: Private Practice & Academia

In this session, our panelists addressed the big questions of: "How do I choose between private practice and academia?" and "How do I advance in my career?".

Renal Function Safe With Pegloticase-MTX Combo for Gout

MedPage Today

For patients with uncontrolled gout, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) remained stable with combination pegloticase (Krystexxa) and methotrexate treatment, researchers reported.

Women Rheumatologists Leading in the Private Sector

Women physician leaders have made significant contributions in various fields, such as business leaders as CEOs and board members, public health through national and international advocacy efforts, and the non-profit sector. "To Lead or Not To Lead" - that is the question.
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