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A comprehensive examination of the pathogenesis and recent advancements in Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). This condition results from autosomal recessive mutations in the MEFV gene, which codes for Pyrin, a crucial component of the NLRP3 inflammasome. These genetic https://t.co/XNV89LW893
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
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A study in mice shows that JAK inhibition In mice model of status epilepticus (SE) didnt prevent initial SE but when did effect chronic phase of Sz weeks after SE induction of SE, suppressing seizures, and epilepsy-associated histopathological alterations. Sz suppression lasted https://t.co/GMIPCtoc7x
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
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ACPA specificity and recognition motifs examined in 6,907 patients with RA from 5 Scandinavian cohorts. ACPA targeting non-glycine citrulline motifs assoc. more strongly w/ HLA-SE; ACPA to glycine citrulline motifs assoc. w/ smoking and IgA ACPA
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ACR_Journals @ACR_Journals ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
Autoimmune Disease Impact Report
Integrated Benefit Institute, a nonprofit independent research organization, has published its 2025 Autoimmune Disease Impact Report, which examines the health and productivity impacts of five prevalent and costly autoimmune conditions: https://t.co/TfXZti5NN3
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
The British Society for Rheumatology (BSR) guidelines 2024 for the management of Sjogren’s Syndrome. Summary slide of key recommendations. https://t.co/qBuCFM8MnX https://t.co/DYgGzAgISa
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Antoni Chan MD (Prof) @synovialjoints ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
Dr. Swamy Venuturupalli, a Community Practice Innovation Award recipient, is transforming telehealth in rheumatology! His project introduces an innovative app that empowers patients to examine their own joints—making high-quality telehealth a seamless part of care. https://t.co/R5M4jtVz5m
Rheumatology Research Foundation @RheumResearch ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
#Thrombocytopenia is common in #antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), and is likely associated with more severe disease. Although the pathophysiology underlying thrombocytopenia in APS has yet to be definitively revealed, mechanisms that play a role (at least in subsets of patients) https://t.co/pUXmb1irbw
Alberto Giraldo @alb_giraldo ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
THERE’S STILL TIME to join us for #SOTA25, April 4-6 in Chicago! Secure your seat TODAY for a weekend of #rheum education, connection, & innovation → https://t.co/DEmGVZO5Af https://t.co/1D2j2enA2X
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American College of Rheumatology @ACRheum ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
Of >105,000 participants with 30-year follow-up, only 9.3% achieved healthy aging (age 70, w/o any chronic diseases). Their diet was significantly associated with this outcome🧵 @NatureMedicine https://t.co/VHxmdLvoDe
Eric Topol @EricTopol ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
• Don't be afraid of being different.
• Take risks.
• Be curious.
• Don't be afraid to fail.
• Work hard for the things you love the most. https://t.co/7OeB5WfnNy
Prof. Feynman @ProfFeynman ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
Congratulation to all the MSIVs who matched last week - Looking forward to ya'll becoming RHEUMATOLOGISTs of the futre https://t.co/NAePO72j9Z
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
1 year 1 month ago
Disease activity during Pregnancy in Rheumatoid arthritis and Spondyloarthritis
A prospective French study of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or spondyloarthritis (SpA) patients showed that most maintained stable disease activity during pregnancy, but over one-third flared and https://t.co/3k6ZJTybAb
Dr. John Cush @RheumNow ( View Tweet )
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