Genetic study using Mendelian randomization methods in a large UK biobank shows that whereas serum Uric acid has no association with eGFR level nor CKD risk, sUA does show a significant risk of #Gout. https://t.co/YRiVuOKof4

In a mouse model of Pso/SpA/IBD the administration of IL-23 was associated with specific microbiome changes that correlated with disease activity https://t.co/wWjVNkvOfz

To all Rheumatologists & others: T or F I am reasonably familiar with the entity-Clonal Heamatopoesis of Indeterminate Potential (CHIP) (getting ready for my Highlights of Basic & Clinical Immunology series! )@RheumNow @RheumatologyUK @join_IAS @autoimmunitymd @AutoimmuneList

Is the Serious infection (SIE) risk different between TCZ and TNFi? Not when used after failing 1 TNFi; But for biologic initiators, SIE risk was higher in TCZ compared to TNFi or ABA (based on claims data from 16074 TCZ matched to 33109 TNFi initiators https://t.co/kT9R04pBrz

The CDC says the flu season is peaking and far from over. https://t.co/XUqNQk86Xz

Cytokine profiles in lupus do not differ based on the Autoantibody status; hence the same in those positive for SSA/SSB or Sm/RNP or APL or multiple. However ANA negative Lupus have sign lower levels of IFNγ, TNFα, IL12/IL23p40, etc. https://t.co/jiEBPKbtxt

Read the Brazilian Societyof Rheum guidelines on the use of nailfold capillaroscopy. Indications: Raynauds; Dermatomyositis; MCTD; Systemic sclerosis. NFC can be done by stereomicroscope, videocapillaroscope, dermatoscope, or ophthalmoscope. https://t.co/sTAddqh376

Medicine info sheets used by Rheus exceeds 8th grade reading. Comprehension was low w/ correct answers by 9/21 pts for adalimumab, 7/11 for MTX, 6/28 NSAIDs, 13/24 abatacept MIS.. Simpler, shorter MIS with pictures and infographics are needed. https://t.co/ZPVX6wQVwR

Priorities differ between Docs and Patients with Ulcerative colitis - Pts need to discuss managing Sxs/problems, inflammation, cancer risk. GI-MDs top priorities were managing Sxs and side effects from meds. https://t.co/m4eUa1QFVq

2015–2017, 2.8% of persons in the USA had an injury (in the past 3 months) that lead to medical attention. Rates highest n the 10-19 yr. and >65 yrs age groups. https://t.co/PdyluqSymL

It is also poor prognosis for the patient if Rheum and ID are standing next to each other in the room https://t.co/BQ6tGwH1Pe

Very alarming!!! I found a few of my patients have undetectable rubeola Ab. Are you checking measles titers in your immunosuppressed patients? @rheumnow Measles | Cases and Outbreaks | CDC https://t.co/BI1qNnja5M via @CDCgov

Check out a weeks worth of QD Clinic Podcasts - Week 5. Case discussions from the Rheumatology clinic. Available in iTunes or on SoundCloud https://t.co/bYc4Vi3J2O

The RHeumNow Podcast is up! Alot on lupus this time. View here: https://t.co/fIq9qOFRW6 or listen to podcast on iTunes, Apple Car Play Podcasts or on SoundCloud https://t.co/wtmkKEsqCX

NEJM: Oral and genital ulcers in Behcets disease https://t.co/wrY8m3RDGc