National Statistics analysis (2020-22)of 3.6 million US workers shows MDs & HCP had lower age/sex adjusted mortality

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National Statistics analysis (2020-22)of 3.6 million US workers shows MDs & HCP had lower age/sex adjusted mortality rates vs non-HCPs. In nonHCPs, mortality is lower in females (HR 0.55), but in MD/HCP females its equal (HR 0.97; more CA +respt) & MD/HCP Black higher than whites… https://t.co/gmPJEN4xs0 https://t.co/7QpTZko8GP

ACPA+ linked to nodule progression. 208 #RA pts w/ Chest CT studied. Lung nodules seen in 1/3; 10% before RA Dx (10.4 mo

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ACPA+ linked to nodule progression. 208 #RA pts w/ Chest CT studied. Lung nodules seen in 1/3; 10% before RA Dx (10.4 mos before). Positive ACPA (not RF) was assoc w/ nodule progression (OR 3.69). csDMARDs & b/ts-DMARDs NO affect on nodule progression. https://t.co/GO1wLRIl9j https://t.co/pfFGbPv2DG

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ACPA is a main risk factor for CT-proven pulmonary nodule progression in patien… https://buff.ly/3EOraHo

US nationwide claims data study of CV outcomes (MACE) in #RA based on b/tsDMARD (n=34375) exposures (71% TNFi, 10% JAKi,

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US nationwide claims data study of CV outcomes (MACE) in #RA based on b/tsDMARD (n=34375) exposures (71% TNFi, 10% JAKi, 8% ABA, 5% RTX, 5% IL-6i). Compared to TNFi, RTX (HR 1.5) & IL-6i (HR 1.3) had numerically higher, but not statistically significant, MACE risk.… https://t.co/GXunfMY3US https://t.co/XYZPt0kzGE

Srudy of 558 #RA pts finds GERD symptoms were significantly w/ higher TJC28 and VAS scores and lower use of MTX (but not

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Srudy of 558 #RA pts finds GERD symptoms were significantly w/ higher TJC28 and VAS scores and lower use of MTX (but not related to NSAID or steroid use). GERD Sxs may impact MTX dosing and Dz activity measures in RA https://t.co/2H8RUNywlG https://t.co/ZBSlTL1ZA3

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Utility of the GerdQ questionnaire in detecting gastroesophageal symptoms with … https://buff.ly/3EVtg8j

JAMA Case: A Woman With Painful Digital Ulcers - What would you order next? - chest CT w/ myositis-specific autoAb pane

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JAMA Case: A Woman With Painful Digital Ulcers - What would you order next? - chest CT w/ myositis-specific autoAb panel - dsDNA - SCL-70 & Centromere Abs - muscle biopsy https://t.co/9T8mNDdJTs https://t.co/pTphzcuZKF

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24 February 2025

Postoperative Weight Loss Improves Joint Replacement Survival

A cohort study of shows that postoperative weight loss with antiobesity medications significantly reduced the risk of 5-year and 10-year revision among patients with obesity undergoing hip or knee replacement.

Bubble Trouble - When Bullous Lupus Bursts onto the SLE Scene

24 February 2025

The War Rheum

The effects on rheumatologists and their patients living in Ukraine largely have been unseen by the world. At ACR Convergence 2024, I met Dr. Marta Dzhus who practices at St. Michael's Clinical Hospital in Kyiv; she shared her story with me about the humanitarian crisis in rheumatologic care in Ukraine because of the ongoing war. Here is an excerpt of our conversation.

Seeing Beyond the Surface: Salivary Gland Ultrasound in IgG4 Related Disease Presentation by Dr. Amy Trang at the Rheu

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Seeing Beyond the Surface: Salivary Gland Ultrasound in IgG4 Related Disease Presentation by Dr. Amy Trang at the Rheumatology Winter Clinical Symposia - Feb 2025. https://t.co/DLXKCRz3fF https://t.co/lfobyjElFG

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Optimal Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients and Liver Disease https://t.co/29CG4bwlYR

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Optimal Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients and Liver Disease https://t.co/29CG4bwlYR

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National Statistics analysis (2020-22)of 3.6 million US workers shows MDs & HCP had lower age/sex adjusted mortality

ACPA+ linked to nodule progression. 208 #RA pts w/ Chest CT studied. Lung nodules seen in 1/3; 10% before RA Dx (10.4 mo

US nationwide claims data study of CV outcomes (MACE) in #RA based on b/tsDMARD (n=34375) exposures (71% TNFi, 10% JAKi,

Srudy of 558 #RA pts finds GERD symptoms were significantly w/ higher TJC28 and VAS scores and lower use of MTX (but not

JAMA Case: A Woman With Painful Digital Ulcers - What would you order next? - chest CT w/ myositis-specific autoAb pane

Bubble Trouble - When Bullous Lupus Bursts onto the SLE Scene

Seeing Beyond the Surface: Salivary Gland Ultrasound in IgG4 Related Disease Presentation by Dr. Amy Trang at the Rheu

Optimal Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients and Liver Disease https://t.co/29CG4bwlYR

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