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Arrhythmias in Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease A new review in the Journal of Cardiovascular Development and Disease (Tamirisa et al) synthesizes how SLE, RA, and SSc have an increased risk of arrhythmias and SCD attributable to shared immune pathways. These facts substantiate the https://t.co/CSkRW7JRr1
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40 minutes 41 seconds ago
Gout & Metabolic Syndrome Dr. John Fitzgerald, Los Angeles, hates the expression "It's only Gout." https://t.co/RjmswMSKo9 https://t.co/VXOIYvTTJC
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2 hours 40 minutes ago
Learn more about the fundamentals of CAR T-cell therapy and its investigational use in autoimmune disease. Sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb. https://t.co/galDVAFc11 #CARTCellTherapy https://t.co/r1FfPWFUwO
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4 hours 10 minutes ago
Best proof of difference betw Seropos vs seroneg RA from TREAT-EARLIER 12 mos study 236 clinically suspect arthralgia pts w/ subclinical Jt inflammation Rx w/ MTX vs PBO. MTX prevented RA only the seroneg RA (9 v 35%); But no protection in seropos RA (58 vs 65%) https://t.co/A5aFUgMPQR
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5 hours 39 minutes ago
COLIPSO prospective study of psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis adults starting ts/bDMARDs; MRI done serially. 35 pts f/u for ~29 wks - MASLD. Only Rx w/ IL-17 inhibitors improved liver fat and inflammation in psoriatic disease as well as clinical outcomes. https://t.co/uHO8ldjLKJ https://t.co/RqKK5JCANt
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19 hours 40 minutes ago
Four Decades of Gout Management During this month-long campaign on Gout, we have documented many significant changes in our approach to gout, as well as many unmet needs and deficiencies that merit our continued primary attention. https://t.co/ddzj3RktDD https://t.co/x7o0HfWqHa
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21 hours 10 minutes ago
Methotrexate Safety Tips (7.31.2026) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from this past week on RheumNow. And if you're ready to test your knowledge, take this week's RheumIQ quiz! https://t.co/3iE9ZAH7q4 https://t.co/y3ir6j6XIP
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23 hours 26 minutes ago
JAMA Review of Hip Fracture The July 16th edition of JAMA reviews the highly prevalent problem of hip fractures - a major global health burden: 14.2 million occur worldwide annually (280,000 in the US), with global incidence higher in women (833.9/100,000) than men https://t.co/TiiCjoq2Hj
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1 day ago
New, Advanced Therapies in Gout New, Advanced Therapies in Gout explores the rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape beyond conventional urate-lowering therapy. https://t.co/0uNK0nOEp6 https://t.co/YD7tQu2QrT
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1 day ago
U Alberta Rheumatology study of GCAPS score in 62 new onset, suspected GCA referrals. GCA Dx in 39 pts excluded in 23. 50% had a High risk GCAPS (screening) score, 38% Intermediate & 13% had Low risk GCAPs. Intermediate or High risk GCAPS sensitivity 97%, specificity 30%, PPV 70% https://t.co/HxHL60VAuO
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1 day ago
In a Cohort of 410 #SLE pts, there were 37 MALES who demonstrated a high prevalence of renal (IV/V lupus nephritis 49%) and a notable incidence of Plaquenil-related retinal toxicity. 62% on HCQ, but 22% D/C HCQ due to retinal toxicity or drug intolerance. https://t.co/FcIFxRoZ6O https://t.co/7OgexLYWge
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1 day ago
💡 JAMA Insights: #SleepHealth and #obesity are linked, with insufficient sleep quantity and poor sleep quality associated with weight gain, less healthy diet, and incident obesity. https://t.co/SEj9dwNHiW https://t.co/JbPah4BwDr
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