962 #RA pts from Leiden early arthritis clinic shows that in 2005 was a significant delay (~5wks) in referral of females vs male pts. The longer referral delays in female pts has since been eliminated. By 2020 the referral delay is same 4.7 vs 5.4 wks. https://t.co/JphiWWk85j https://t.co/bEHKLot4hu

EMA Final Update on JAK Inhibitors and MACE, Malignancy & VTE Risks https://t.co/rMEqodKdVN https://t.co/OT0gRRADIc

The Origin Story: Women in Rheumatology--The XX Factor When asked to run a campaign to highlight the achievements and challenges of women in rheumatology, I was ecstatic because we have has so many heroines who have contributed to our field. https://t.co/ucQIPjQ8Tu https://t.co/g81EtAwYYL

Intrathecal Methotrexate For Cerebritis Dr. Jack Cush reviews the CV advantage to walking, the OA risk with running and the eczema-OA connection; these articles and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow. https://t.co/qvOM4p4g7Q https://t.co/QeOPbAapL1

There are 27 US States where Nurse Practitioners have "Full Practice Authority" - including WA, OR, NV, ID, UT, MT, AZ, CO, WY, NM, ND, SD, NE, KS, Minn, NY, ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, MD, DE, DC https://t.co/VtqssiGAB0 https://t.co/Zm8Rl7wox8

Drs. Tate and Dao will be leading discussions on Women in Rheumatology, the XX Factor. Sign up to attend our Tuesday Night Rheumatology series. @uptoTate @KDAO2011 https://t.co/ciEAY1SJdg https://t.co/dlCfXItAxN

Aug 2022 Ann Int Med reports a Compensation study of 1435 matched male (881) & female (554) PCPs; Shows that despite being a growing share of the workforce, Women PCPs earned median of $58 829 less than male PCPs. https://t.co/iS9oFvdjgq https://t.co/pqm1DEqh7z

Gout - Hot Topics in March 2023 A number of new reports this month shed new light on old issues in Gout. https://t.co/Uuoxf8ghcr https://t.co/5S6m0PWj7h

Among 182 adult #RA pts - half (50%) had Depression and 25% had anxiety. Patients with depression or anxiety had higher HAQ and DAS28 scores. Depression was more prevalent in females, housewives, & low education. Anxiety more in blue-collar workers https://t.co/C9Foulu29l https://t.co/tcCaV85kU0

Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir) should be used w/in 5d of COVID Sxs onset. Drug interactions include: steroids, anticoagulants (Eliquis, Xarelto, warfarin), Flomax, Calcium channel blockers, benzodiazepines. https://t.co/VZpS1z3OGR https://t.co/hR6JAJ3BBO