Skin manifestations in MDA5 phenotype #inflammatorymyopathy ✅Punched out ulcers on arm, forearm, extensor aspect of elbow ✅Extensive ulcers in PIP and DIP creases ✅Vasculitic rash over fingers with digital ischemia and erythematous palmar papules 👉https://t.co/hUc6Lakww0 https://t.co/smJ1BrSWGc

Variable Pregnancy Outcomes with Belimumab in SLE An analysis looked at outcomes in pregnant SLE exposed to belimumab reported there are few pregnancies and confounding disease and comorbidity factors to provide clear guidance for such patients. https://t.co/nBzoyL4cHW https://t.co/UYIAsfRtB8

"Dry Synovitis" exist in juvenile arthritis pts? Study of 12 DS pts, says its different from Poly #JIA; onset 6.1 yrs, w/ polyarthritis, no palpable swelling, progressive LOM/contractures, neg ESR/CRP/RF/CCP, +MRI synovitis w/ osteochondral involvement.https://t.co/okGPCsIPNs https://t.co/XlFhgTtq5b

Why not end your patient visit with a recitation pledging your service and commitment: "Your coming to see me to day is very important, to the both of us. I pledge to be of service to you. Together WE can certainly improve your health" https://t.co/HrzbipL1ZG https://t.co/amDCk309wi

JAK-pot Study: To Cycle or Switch after JAK inhibitor Failure? Data from 17 international registries suggest that for RA patients failing their first JAKi, it did not matter if they were cycled to another JAKi or switched to a bDMARD. https://t.co/WunRxeF5Wm https://t.co/cOIjglnPNU

Subanalysis of Scleroderma Lung Study II (MMP vs CTX in SSc-ILD) showed pt reported GI reflux (~moderate) was independently associated with the change ILD and fibrosis over two years (but not so for esophageal dilation) https://t.co/5Gz2vfOock https://t.co/N2FsvNe24M

AS, but not PsA, has Increased Mortality Risk A recent meta-analysis showed a significantly increased risk of overall mortality in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) but not psoriatic arthritis (PsA), largely associated with cardiovascular-specific mortality. https://t.co/bi3q7LW4S6 https://t.co/DUc9sB4MI0

Simon Says “Don’t Do This” Dr. Jack Cush reviews this week’s journal articles, focuses on studies that should not have been done and responds to viewer questions in Ask Cush Anything. https://t.co/ZisyCRxV6L https://t.co/inYDkKKJO3

CDC: Nursing home residents not up to date w/COVID-19 vaccines have 30%–50% higher risk for COVID infx vs those up to date. Betw 2022-23 Those vax had COVID rate of 7.2-15.6/1000pts vs 9.5-18.8/1000 pt in those unvaccinated. https://t.co/Eem2H5AMoN https://t.co/o2ZyPVswZp

VEXAS may be more common than expected A great study of a recently described rheumatologic/hematologic disorder VEXAS syndrome recently appeared in JAMA, describing the frequency and presentations of UBA1 variant. https://t.co/OFaeH62eHy https://t.co/7znps74Llv

Blood Test Identifies Osteoarthritis Progression A new blood test that can identify progression of osteoarthritis in the knee is more accurate than current methods, providing an important tool to advance research and speed discovery of new therapies. https://t.co/hOAjxJhnJG https://t.co/Ehr5imPNQ4