Pain in PsA = predictor of disability and QoL TYK-2 inhibition lowered clinical pain outcomes and ALSO pain-associated biomarkers vs PBO @RheumNow #ACR24 Abstract #2366 https://t.co/DAgmdmmTE0

Risk for atypical femoral fracture: 🚨Asian race - 4-6x higher risk Duration of use is greater risk than older age Higher risk when given for osteoporosis than cancer treatment - Compare: osteonecrosis of jaw more common with cancer Rx #ACR24 Review Course @RheumNow https://t.co/V8cD5QWNGp

Weight Loss from Anti-Obesity Medications Prevents Gout A population based study looked at the effect of the weight loss drug, Orlistat, in obese individuals. Compared to those untreated, orlistat over 1 year was associated with significant weight loss and significantly lower… https://t.co/P1iRjtHgHV https://t.co/MoohUKGvUn

Study of 237 SLE pts shows mood disorders, fibromyalgia & chronic damage were major determinants of poorer Quality of life in SLE. mean SLEDAI-2k was 1.7, 29% had FM; 44% had chronic damage. https://t.co/JHzmleVMIK https://t.co/Sqk9K6oA7M

Don’t use ‘biopsy-proven’ to label sarcoidosis; use ‘biopsy supported’ as there are many causes of granulomatous inflammation. It’s happened to one of my pts who was diagnosed with “biopsy-proven” sarcoidosis - she actually had CVID with GLILD. #ACRReview #ACR24 https://t.co/it41va1K6g

Summary of treatments in psoriatic arthritis #PsA @RheumNow #ACR24 https://t.co/EybzRCPLtA

What is Osteoarthritis? A downloadable patient education page from JAMA. https://t.co/gocsQizJUh https://t.co/4bBuNUAYlR

Survey of 779 RA pts in the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society. Respondents were 95% Caucasian in their 50s with menopause in their 40s. 80% responded that their arthritis was worse during the menopause with 10% being much worse. https://t.co/NqZXK1lLQe https://t.co/k59HD5bKrd

PAs in rheumatology report higher job satisfaction and lower burnout rates compared to PAs. Study of 430 PAs practicing in rheumatology. median age = 39 yrs, 85% female. They are 79%office-based practices, more likely to Tx older pts & engage in telemedicine(62.5%)… https://t.co/Zti5YMBo8o https://t.co/2XaWjythR1

Dysregulated overproduction of angiopoietin-like protein 4 (ANGPTL4) may be involved in RA pathogenesis. Markedly elevated in RA tissues & is a regulator of angiogenesis & inflammation. Anti-ANGPTL4 inhibited Dz in mice and fibroblast-like synoviocyte migration &… https://t.co/aOpnxicQSs https://t.co/1BC8CxwF6V

Dr. Quotes (11.8.2024) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week from https://t.co/V10S4oWdi3. https://t.co/NEXFg3Mp5G https://t.co/tUkGSgm6O7

Biosimilar Slow Growth in USA A recent Forbes article, "Biosimilars Are Making Inroads In U.S., But It’s Still A Bumpy Ride", reviews the current state and reasons for slowish uptake of these significant cost-savings alternatives to biologic therapy in treating cancer and… https://t.co/yO3tUVk2jj https://t.co/ft6gqpnWMx