Naltrexone is indicated in opioid or EtOH dependence - not pain; yet it has wide off-label uses. Shown to be equal to Elavil in Rx of painful DM neuropathy; Little data from PBO RCTs in FM. Unclear how naltrexone modulates pain https://t.co/YZvfbHy9KJ https://t.co/6k9LfQSp1A

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New Guideline: Vaccinations OK for Rheum Patients Nearly all available vaccines can be given to people w/ rheumatologic diseases, according to a new guideline from the ACR, though the timing for their administration and dosing may need adjustment. https://t.co/kHWyrmjkuw https://t.co/LrcFrZR2TO

PsART-ID study of 1216 #PsA pts showed PsA mortality to be similar to general population, but during pandemic PsA mortality doubled (5.1 vs 10.86 pandemic) with a higher increase in females (2.9 vs 8.72) than males (9.07 vs 14.73) https://t.co/AzhjOlW8vh https://t.co/YF7OlEh0sK

US study of 47 #GCA pts showed baseline US+ in 44/47 (72% TA, 72% LV). US was sensitivity to change over time w/ serial measures. TA-based US showed good correlation w/ Dz activity & discriminated remission vs, relapse https://t.co/2cDxac5oJw https://t.co/jH4rgvgELY

International survey of 394 GPs & 937 rheumatologists shows most PMR pts are not referred to Rheum. GPs referred 25% suspected PMR for Dx & 50% were returned to GP. 39% of Rheums saw new PMR >2 weeks after referral, half already on Pred https://t.co/K56nYRckpz https://t.co/j6ukqPaQXd

Danish registries stud of > 6 million persons finds 52898 new #IBD pts (over 18 yrs). Antibiotic exposure was assoc w/ increased risk of IBD, esp > 40 yrs. (40–60 yrs IRR 1.48; ≥60 yrs IRR 1.47) https://t.co/3P5WSjZm8M https://t.co/xHNFMWQ8dC

New Hope for Hand Osteoarthritis The drug talarozole – which increases retinoic acid – could be a promising new treatment for hand osteoarthritis. https://t.co/WEJZCYqm8K https://t.co/7RHESoGuYJ

Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Stacie J. Bell, PhD as Executive Vice President to lead Lupus Therapeutics, the organization’s clinical research affiliate. Dr Bell was prev CMO of the Natl Psoriasis Foundation https://t.co/deCIo8lI5Y https://t.co/dBodyzWtsi

Opioids and Health Care Utilization in PsA and AS Dr Aurelie Najm discusses Abstract 0402 presented at ACR22 Convergence in Philadelphia, PA. Abstract 0402: Opioid Use and Healthcare Utilization in Adults with PsA and AS https://t.co/GsTwHbXVLm https://t.co/22i3yskUpA

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Elevated Uric Acid Is Associated With New‐Onset Atrial Fibrillation A Longitudinal Swedish study has shown that elevated serum uric acid (SUA) levels has cardiovascular implications and may predict the development of atrial fibrillation (AFib). https://t.co/C3D0fbCEjE https://t.co/70CXgwVFAH