Chikungunya arthritis Metanalysis & good full-read review - 8 studies showing chronic arthritis (CCA) in minority of infected;, polyarticular, looks like RA, few seropositive, few w/ erosions on imaging. CCA may be progressive w/ irreversible damage https://t.co/8NdBCGTfxF https://t.co/SLt5COmKVf

Hyperpigmentation from Hydroxychloroquine. From 316 HCQ pts, 26% got hyperpigmentation; delayed onset of 12 mos (6–30mos) after median cum. dose of 108 g. Seen on face (602%), Legs (36%) & hands (20%). Daily sun exposure decrease in the incidence (P=0.02) https://t.co/UX8hnwJjhs https://t.co/xU9RWCcr9C

RA-ILD at Higher Risk for Serious Infection and Death A prospective, multicenter study from Spain has demonstrated higher rates of mortality and serious infection in rheumatoid arthritis–associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) patients. https://t.co/cjmcNi0ZqL https://t.co/wUXNWNeyOa

Lupus Accelerating Breakthroughs Consortium Partners with FDA https://t.co/GW7Zy72oIZ https://t.co/AGYY8WDKcK

Retrospective study of hand/feet Xrays in early/suspected #RA due to low prevalence of erosions (4.4%) seldom leading to change in Dx (2pts; 0.3%) or prognosis change (0.4%). Seronegative had less erosions; Longer Sxs not assoc w/ erosions https://t.co/YCj04ZlQJq https://t.co/fHf6EvGOyc

BSR Guideline on Management of Sjogren’s Syndrome Sjögren disease (SD) is the most common of all autoimmune disease, yet little is know of its etiology and there are insufficent interventions for those affected with mucosal or systemic manifestations. https://t.co/Y8hNoBmBn3 https://t.co/up5motCwkp

The lateral foot/ankle anatomy 🥰 https://t.co/yuGt1seUd4

Did you know the first clinical controlled trials were done on sailors with scurvy? They were randomized to: a quart of cider, HCl, 2 spoons of vinegar, pint of sea water, spicy nutmeg paste w/ water vs. 2 oranges and a lemon. Guess which sailors fared best? #RheumGR @UTSWRheum https://t.co/fAeCeIxZ9e

AbbVie announced preliminary positive results from phase 3 SELECT-GCA study showing remission in 46% of #GCA pts Rx w/ upadacitinib for 52wks (vs 29% PBO); RCT included a 26-wk steroid taper regimen https://t.co/lqGVHKw3XF https://t.co/EyLuf8QLZA