Gabapentin Implicated in Overdose Deaths Recent FDA and MMWR warnings suggest that gabapentin was present in almost 10% of US overdose deaths between 2019 & 2020. The report also stated that gabapentin was the cause of the death in half of these cases. https://t.co/ilNAd7ifdZ https://t.co/5GIcySXSDZ

No science to F/U visit scheduling. Study of 114 outpt SpA visits, 34% considered unnecessary (fewer Rx change 15 v 52%) & clinical actions (23 v 63%) visits) vs. "necessary" visits (predict by ASDAS ≥2.1 & PtGA ≥3 >80%). Remote monitoring role? https://t.co/J8TIQRb0LG https://t.co/TCSN0NaeC8

Video: Cancer after Biologic Use in Patients with a History of Prior Malignancy https://t.co/jr37Ti7c9J https://t.co/iYCXzhXD44

Study of contoured foot orthoses vs sham shoe insoles in 1st MTP #OA pain: 87 pts completed 12 wk trial that showed no differences in 1st MTP walking pain or other 2nd outcomes. Hard orthoses are no more effective than flat sham insoles https://t.co/XAFWwpSjHm https://t.co/g5J9TbG2pQ

Study of IV CTX (n 13) vs mepolizumab (n 7)(MPZ; IL-5 inhib) in severe eosinophilic granulomatosis polyangiitis. BVAS & EOS# equal at mo 1 & 6, but MPZ had better retention(61 vs 5%) & less AEs (29% vs 54%) https://t.co/YqfOu0X3jY https://t.co/fPBzogQFal

Full read review of Inclusion body myositis: an untreatable, slowly progressive muscle disorder seen w/ aging; distinctive pattern of weakness involving the quadriceps and finger flexor muscles, w/ certain genetic predispositions https://t.co/BxwyTacnZF https://t.co/c4wDkX6Yi9

Danish IBD+RA registry study of TNFi induced Psoriasis in 109k non-PSO pts (20K on TNFi). PSO risk equal betw non-TNFi & conventional Rx. Compared to latter, TNFi increased nonpustular PSO (HR 2.12; NNH 342 PY) & pustular PSO (HR 6.5; NNH 909 PY) https://t.co/5l3qlyYoFy https://t.co/Ce4RmnfHOm

Are You Wasting Money on Supplements or Vitamins? https://t.co/svXLP3wGlB https://t.co/kz2SFHndrb

JAMA Clinical Review 15 min podcast on treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger and common hand problems in clinical practice; featuring Drs. Mary M. McDermott, and Kelly Currie https://t.co/jkk3LEtZjB https://t.co/YIW1Y0leXg

The EMA's CHMP has positively recommended upadacitinib for use in Non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA) based on Phase 3 SELECT-AXIS 2 study showing superior ASAS40 responses at week 14 https://t.co/54btcIz2J1 https://t.co/gDCPx1DATM

Patients in the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance were Surveyed; responses from 9300 Rheum Dz adults (RA 39%, SLE 31%) showed that 27% had a change in employment status during COVID (w/ 13.6% decrease in full-time employment) https://t.co/exi6KDmMGT https://t.co/fPl091rXdO

JAMA Patient Page on "What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ? A great patient resource, full read with graphics https://t.co/5MT63IG0um https://t.co/fkY2LUb2UN