French study from 362 septic arthritis pts over 2 yrs., mean age was 64yrs, w/ high Charlson comorbidity index 3.5. Most common was Knee (39%), Staphylococcus (51%), Abx used 47d, surgery in 48%; 28% serious complications & 9.2% died https://t.co/PdddHsagFg https://t.co/3oHbW0tAjU

Spinal Findings on MRI May Not Signify SpA Research indicates that rheumatologists should be cautious about diagnosing SpA on the basis of imaging alone. https://t.co/Z4gox4cx9N https://t.co/PI9BCty8Bx

Leflunomide versus azathioprine in lupus nephritis? Study of 215 bx proven LN given either LEF or AZA - Renal flares were equal (15.7% v 17.8%), as was time to flare (16 mo vs AZA 14 mo); 24-hr proteinuria, creatinine, C3 and C4 improved similarly. https://t.co/2TWmweS2wy https://t.co/0YzlU4vfXP

During 2021-22, there was 387,112 deaths due to pneumonia, influenza, or COVID-19. At least 72% were dut to COVID-19 and 0.6% was due to influenza https://t.co/0ljpXJt0yr https://t.co/1Sp4RULVAY

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The Still’s Continua The concept of a “Still’s disease continuum” that encompasses both sJIA and AOSD is based on the many common clinical, genetic and laboratory features shared by both sJIA and AOSD. https://t.co/XvtzGBX4MS https://t.co/WJC8U9JNXO

NHANES Cross-sectional study of 5672 psoriasis US adults (20-59 yrs) shows more NAFLD in PSO patients (33% vs 27% nonPSO) with an increased risk (OR 1.67) - moreso in men (OR 2.16), age 20-39 yrs (OR 2.48) & those without diabetes (OR 1.70) https://t.co/VfaJbMKboP https://t.co/dJlcLexDtn

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Overdose deaths increased to 107 000 deaths in US in 2021, with significant racial disparity. Higher overdose rates seen in American Indian, Alaska Natives and Blacks. WORSE during COVID - 2020, overdose rates were 7 times higher in Blacks than Whites https://t.co/kuXmskZKbB https://t.co/jPkIYrMnSN

Metanalysis of 9 studies (RCTs, observational) looked @ DMARD effect (most Rx w/ biologics: TNFi, TCZ, RTX, Tofa) on lean & appendicular mass; shows despite bDMARD efficacy - no change in muscle mass! How will UR pts get STRONG? https://t.co/L7bRzPy02i https://t.co/gm5UZYOOeC