Final countdown to #EULAR2024 and we'll be there. We'll be sharing recaps, videos, and more. Are you ready for it?! https://t.co/BSrRATfxwt

Is Cannabis Safe? (6.7.2024) Dr. Jack Cush reviews FDA approval, news and journal articles -- and it’s the week before EULAR 2024 in Vienna!! https://t.co/tmCra58mYf https://t.co/KbMIDipvpI

Danish Registry study of 1.9 million chronic pain pts, shows chronic use of medicinal cannabis (5391) is assoc w/ a significant risk of new-onset arrhythmia {180d RR 2.07; 1-year RR 1.36). No significant association for acute coronary syndrome https://t.co/VT3X8lVWaD https://t.co/BMqVapFkuU

CATCH cohort study of 547 Early RA pts shows higher Tender > Swollen joint differences is assoc. w/ worse n patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in all domains (phys function, social , pain, sleep problems, fatigue, anxiety, depression) -- Isnt this FM ? https://t.co/4Bk8VGQNB6 https://t.co/K7kO5q990v

Cohort study of 25 315 women followed 25 years shows adherence to the Mediterranean diet associated with a 23% reduced all-cause mortality - explained by lipids, inflammation markers and BMI; more than cholesterol or glycemic measures https://t.co/nprDKXMWKp https://t.co/ofoHd8xF8D

Prospect study 174 SLE HCQ-Rx pts w/ whole-blood HCQ levels during pregnancy. 30 w/ flares(17%; 2.3% severe) & 28(16%) adverse preg outcomes. HCQ levels didnt predict APOs. BUT low (≤500) or no (≤200 ) HCQ levels assoc w/ severe maternal flares (9-13%) https://t.co/CHdd9Tuamk https://t.co/fFTr5MpiCx

Medicare & Optum claims data study of 2851 #RA pts w/ breast cancer (BC). In 3 mos before BC 27028% received bDMARDs. W/in 1st 3 yrs post-BC Dx 24-26% were receiving bDMARDs. 70% of RA pts on steroids without change w/ time https://t.co/51NcXv0xyc https://t.co/461NZiFvDO

National Psoriasis Foundation’s 2019 Annual Survey of 1,570 #PSO pts found among 801 w/ PsA most (59.6%) report unacceptable levels of disease activity, which is associated with increased prevalence of depression and limitations in social participation. https://t.co/HtWcAhZ6Zu https://t.co/pdC4IjIxmj

Flavinoids (herbs, cherries, berries) have clinical efficacy in #Gout. Review of the mechanisms of flavonoids in gout includes: - Cox-2 inhibition - Lowers xanthine oxidase activity (mediated thru inflammasome, NOD/TLR4, NFKB, OAT1 & OAT3 transporters https://t.co/UC55GGZBCJ https://t.co/L6nE3BMIj1

Molecular Profile for Cardiovascular Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis A new study led has managed to establish, for the first time, the molecular profile of those patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have a higher risk of suffering cardiovascular events. https://t.co/VVKR2G91VQ https://t.co/ZZNLJpoyNA

Cannabis Use is Common, But is it Safe? Two current JAMA reports suggest that cannabis use is not only common, but that if heavily used may increase mortality rates. https://t.co/ue9IRcbkCm https://t.co/IiG1RsIJiS