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2022 ACR Classification Criteria for GCA: (must be >50yrs) 6+ points needed for #GCA AM stiff should/neck +2 Visual loss +3 Jaw Claud +2 Temp HA +2 Scalp tender +2 Hi ESR/CRP +3 +Bx or US +5 axillary +2 +PEG Aorta +2 https://t.co/ZtVlYhpwru https://t.co/L1sv3L9p37

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Register for RheumNow Live today and qualify for early bird pricing. Among our 24 speakers, Drs. Coates, Ruderman, and

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Register for RheumNow Live today and qualify for early bird pricing. Among our 24 speakers, Drs. Coates, Ruderman, and Champers will lead a session on the Modern Management of Psoriatic Arthritis. https://t.co/tiJssRdzAw https://t.co/Rar27hRahf

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13 January 2023

Rheum Believe it Or Not (1.13.2023)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the notable standouts in the news since the 1st of January. Surprising reports on ferritin, alcohol benefits, cannabis for pain and a lower dementia risk with hydroxychloroquine. Here are the links below.

ACR GCA classification criteria tested in 676 patients suspected GCA (+US) - 276 dx w/ GCA; 400 not. Sensitivity was 87%, specificity 70%; 35 (13%) GCA pts did not meet criteria. & 119 non-GCA (30%) had ≥6 points (most PMR) https://bit.ly/3Quw8uB

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Population data on incidence of #RA from Northern Savo, Finland, 46 new RA cases in 2020; incidence seropos RA was 22.3

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Population data on incidence of #RA from Northern Savo, Finland, 46 new RA cases in 2020; incidence seropos RA was 22.3 per 100K. Incidence did not differ by gender but decreased w/ age < 55 years, p = 0.003 (change in risk factors?) https://t.co/QxMwKh7wIU

Ferritin may be more than biomarker in Stills, etc - may contribute directly to pathogenesis. Ferritin causes PMN activa

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Ferritin may be more than biomarker in Stills, etc - may contribute directly to pathogenesis. Ferritin causes PMN activation & neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). Could this be targeted therapeutically? https://t.co/42KeTbVsQb https://t.co/imLipzmf4R

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12 January 2023

RA Disease Activity and Alcohol Use

Despite its well known toxicities, alcohol is known to be antiinflammatory. The effects of alcohol use in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is less known, but a recent study suggests that alcohol consumption was dose-dependently associated with lower disease activity and higher health-related quality of life in RA patients.

ACP Guidelines on Fracture Prevention in at-risk Adults The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its 2017

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ACP Guidelines on Fracture Prevention in at-risk Adults The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its 2017 recommendations on pharmacologic treatment of primary osteoporosis or low bone mass to prevent fractures in adults. https://t.co/FE6WEs1Oug https://t.co/Mvgx8sVLPh

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Hosp study of 2809 admissions, found 1+adverse events (AE) in 24%. Among 978 AE, 23% (222) were preventable; 32% (316) s

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Hosp study of 2809 admissions, found 1+adverse events (AE) in 24%. Among 978 AE, 23% (222) were preventable; 32% (316) serious. Preventable AE occurred in 1/15 admissions (serious 1/100). Drug AE were most common (39%) https://t.co/gqty53ccyH https://t.co/GxDBoEhxeM

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JAK Inhibitor Promising for Polymyalgia Rheumatica Tofacitinib appeared highly effective against PMR in a small single-

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JAK Inhibitor Promising for Polymyalgia Rheumatica Tofacitinib appeared highly effective against PMR in a small single-arm trial, researchers said, suggesting another potential alternative to long-term corticosteroids. https://t.co/XNhICcDU7t https://t.co/WWHNRP3aeP

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2022 ACR Classification Criteria for GCA: (must be >50yrs) 6+ points needed for #GCA AM stiff should/neck +2 Visual l

Register for RheumNow Live today and qualify for early bird pricing. Among our 24 speakers, Drs. Coates, Ruderman, and

Rheum Believe it Or Not (1.13.2023)

Population data on incidence of #RA from Northern Savo, Finland, 46 new RA cases in 2020; incidence seropos RA was 22.3

Ferritin may be more than biomarker in Stills, etc - may contribute directly to pathogenesis. Ferritin causes PMN activa

ACP Guidelines on Fracture Prevention in at-risk Adults The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its 2017

Hosp study of 2809 admissions, found 1+adverse events (AE) in 24%. Among 978 AE, 23% (222) were preventable; 32% (316) s

JAK Inhibitor Promising for Polymyalgia Rheumatica Tofacitinib appeared highly effective against PMR in a small single-

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2022 ACR Classification Criteria for GCA: (must be &gt;50yrs) 6+ points needed for #GCA AM stiff should/neck +2 Visual l

Register for RheumNow Live today and qualify for early bird pricing. Among our 24 speakers, Drs. Coates, Ruderman, and

Rheum Believe it Or Not (1.13.2023)

Population data on incidence of #RA from Northern Savo, Finland, 46 new RA cases in 2020; incidence seropos RA was 22.3

Ferritin may be more than biomarker in Stills, etc - may contribute directly to pathogenesis. Ferritin causes PMN activa

ACP Guidelines on Fracture Prevention in at-risk Adults The American College of Physicians (ACP) has updated its 2017

Hosp study of 2809 admissions, found 1+adverse events (AE) in 24%. Among 978 AE, 23% (222) were preventable; 32% (316) s

JAK Inhibitor Promising for Polymyalgia Rheumatica Tofacitinib appeared highly effective against PMR in a small single-

2022 ACR Classification Criteria for GCA: (must be >50yrs) 6+ points needed for #GCA AM stiff should/neck +2 Visual l