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Prof. Aletaha shares their AutoPiX project - using AI to develop quantitative biomarkers.
Something to look forward to since imaging remains an important diagnostic tool in #rheumatology
@RheumNow #APLAR25 @rheumarhyme https://t.co/WExT9amazz
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sheila @RHEUMarampa ( View Tweet )
1 month ago

Update on Rheumatology workforce shortage in Asia-Pacific
Date presented by Dr Ahmad
Number of Rheumatologists per 100000 inhabitants across @APLAR_org countries
-3 in Japan
-1.3 in Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore
-0.03 in Pakistan
As a result: delayed diagnosis for patients! https://t.co/Hycqtp8BtY
Aurelie Najm @AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet )
1 month ago

Peter Taylor on extra articular manifestations of RA
Keep an eye on RA patientsβ glomerular function
RA patients have increased risk of CKD
Systematic review >1million pts
Risk Ratio 1.52
@RheumNow #APLAR25 https://t.co/5iZwtmvwSR
Aurelie Najm @AurelieRheumo ( View Tweet )
1 month ago

Hyperferritinemia is common in Hyperinflammatory syndromes but is a hallmark of Macrophage activation syndrome and Sepsis; and is a poor prognostic sign too. MAS is excessive activation of T-lymphocytes & macrophages leading to cytokine storm & multi-organ damage. https://t.co/MUKXC0Tw3M
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 month 1 week ago

π Intro to ILD (Part I): the essentials
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π¬ Key pathology patterns
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Created by @MithuRheum | via @RheumNow for our Rheum to Breathe: ILD Campaign https://t.co/D9d97bqcD5
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1 month 1 week ago

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1 month 1 week ago

Lessons Learned in Neuropsychiatric SLE
Dr. Sheila Reyes, The Philippines, reports highlights from a session on neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus, presented at the APLAR 2025 Congress in Fukuoka, Japan.
https://t.co/Dh1GQnBhvg https://t.co/wX5FgpIq7C
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 month 1 week ago

PAH diagnosis and management in the context of CTD ILD
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious complication of connective tissue disorders (CTD), affecting about 25% of PAH patients. CTD-PAH is the second most common cause after the idiopathic form. PAH involves high https://t.co/UgsdYWv02S
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 month 1 week ago

QD Clinic Video: RA and Bronchiectasis
Dr. Jeffrey Sparks, Boston, talks about rheumatoid arthritis and bronchiectasis as part of RheumNow's Rheum to Breathe: ILD campaign, presented throughout the month of September 2025.
https://t.co/Y2u3m4rFfj https://t.co/KgrIxXlQo4
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 month 1 week ago

STOP-RA results published in A&R. 144 at risk, CCP+ pts were enrolled to received HCQ vs PBO for 12 mos, w/ 24 mos F/U. Progression to RA seen in 30.4% on HCQ vs 32.9% on PBO (NS; P=0.52). Also IA, Jt Sxs, severity & adverse events were similar between groups.
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 month 1 week ago

TNR: Future Treatment of ILD
This Tuesday Night Rheumatology webinar reviewed ACR and EULAR guidelines on interstitial lung disease, with a focus on βwhere are we now and where are we going?β in regards to treatment strategies and emerging therapies in ILD care. https://t.co/F1fJhWgR5O
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 month 1 week ago

AbbVie's US patent protection for Rinvoq (upadacitinib) will run till April 2037. SEC filing shows AbbVie has reached an agreement with generic manufacturers challenging Rinvoq patents. UPA is their 2nd leading product with nearly $3.75 billion worldwide sales in 1st 1/2 of
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 month 1 week ago