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Digital Self Screening for Arthritis Diagnosis A new study evaluates patient use of a mobile AI–based symptom checker for diagnoses, but demonstrated only modest accuracy when applied to a cohort of patients with joint symptoms. https://t.co/YLkheDOrdI https://t.co/MFMEYifP3W
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Location, Location, Location (7.26.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from the past week on RheumNow.com. Location matters; Geo-rheumatology?

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PEXIVAS: Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Patients

A secondary analysis of the PEXIVAS study showed antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody–associated vasculitis (AAV) patients complicated by diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH) may have improved with plasma exchange and glucocorticoids, the results did not achieve significance. 

Diffuse

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Digital Self Screening for Arthritis Diagnosis

There are numerous impediments to diagnosis or referral; and a new study evaluates patient use of a mobile artificial intelligence (AI)–based symptom checker for diagnoses, but demonstrated only modest accuracy when applied to a cohort of patients with joint symptoms.

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Whats it like to be a Rheum? AMA shadows 11 yr rheumatologist Dr. Amish Dave - typical day, challenging aspects, burnout, lifestyle, skills, insights and med student advice - Thanks Dr. Dave!! https://t.co/NY44hhjTYA https://t.co/809RBgSokM
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Potential of Radiomics to Predict TNF Therapy Outcomes in axSpA Dr. Bella Mehta interviews Dr. Vincenzo Venerito about abstract POS0236 at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/ZR5pFINagR https://t.co/bEWjSXWlB0
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Inspirations About RA-ILD Dr. Jonathan Kay discusses abstracts POS0070, POS0043 and POS0022 presented at the Eular 2024 meeting in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/sKwr7yMUcX https://t.co/UBTYD5SioS
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Best Rheumatologists (7.19.2024) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports of interesting, including irAE, pollution and Psoriasis, microwave therapy, scleroderma without scleroderma that only the best rheumatologists could discern. https://t.co/2Tkdat6CXv https://t.co/1lOfbgNZvn
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UK study of pneumococcal vaccination in UK, shows IMID pts had suboptimal vax against pneumococcus. In 32 277 pts (RA 14151, IBD 13631, SpA 3804, SLE 691) saw 57% vaccinated; lower if <45 yrs (32%), IBD (42%). Vax not associated w/ IMID flare https://t.co/y5JHYaEpA9 https://t.co/zUXfDoqyal
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SLE Topic Panel: EULAR 2024 Dr.Jack Cush moderates this topic panel on SLE with Drs. Yuz Yusof and Andrea Fava. https://t.co/nBTiIeGd99 https://t.co/5BK72vbR5V
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Australian Womens survey, from 25 467 responders the prevalence of #RA varies by how defined - 3·9% for self-reported RA, 1·9% based on the medication dispensed, and 0·5% by self-reported medication use definitions. https://t.co/2FUwftajlG https://t.co/4a5CIfw8hS
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JAMA Patient Education Handout on Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) https://t.co/J1rpcRltM3 https://t.co/gEUcbE1FuP
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Updated EULAR Recommendations on the Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis Medscape has published an overview to the 2024 updated recommendations for the treatment of SSc presented in Vienna at EULAR 2024. https://t.co/rmBIfNzJcu https://t.co/uZ2JUdsecZ
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Enhance your clinical practice with insights from the EULAR 2024 Poster Hall Presentations, now on https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv. This year's conference showcases pivotal research in rheumatology. Visit https://t.co/gL38TVZRkM to stay at the forefront of medical innovation. https://t.co/cZontmAPTq
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Best Rheumatologists (7.19.2024)

This week on the RheumNow Podcast, Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports of interesting, including irAE, pollution and Psoriasis, microwave therapy, scleroderma without scleroderma that only the best rheumatologists could discern.

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Updated EULAR Recommendations on the Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis Medscape has published an overview to the 2024 updated recommendations for the treatment of SSc presented in Vienna at EULAR 2024. https://t.co/U0usOgajFQ https://t.co/Hos3mu7rVE
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ACR Comments on CMS Proposed 2025 Physician Payment Rule The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) shared the following initial reaction to the proposed CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program rule. https://t.co/l5aUWiCtQE https://t.co/7jQdouVRbm
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Top 20 Best Rheumatology Hospitals - 2024

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore has been named the top hospital for rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. This is the 7th year in a row they have held this spot.

The top 5 rheumatology hospitals are largely the same as last year (with some minor shuffling) and includes

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ACR Comments on CMS Proposed 2025 Physician Payment Rule

ACR

The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) shared the following initial reaction to the proposed CY 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Quality Payment Program rule.

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Does B Cell Depletion Matter? Dr. Yuz Yusof interviews Dr. Ed Vital regarding abstract OP0077 at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria. https://t.co/SX7BkX3w1T https://t.co/H1rD0n8GnK
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Pollution and Autoimmunity (7.12.2024) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on https://t.co/V10S4oVFsv. https://t.co/c4Eo4EpOj8
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Systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma

Systemic sclerosis sine scleroderma (ssSSc), which accounts for nearly 10% of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients and was first described in 1962, is a subset of SSc.

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Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Liver Disease

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Autoimmune liver diseases (ALDs), including autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), are complex conditions involving the liver's immune-mediated damage. These diseases are increasingly prevalent, but their pathogenesis remains

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ICYMI: 2022 EULAR Recommendations on Screening & Prophylaxis for Opportunistic Infections https://t.co/eHn2o2pFFR https://t.co/8S1fzl4AaJ
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Pollution and Autoimmunity (7.12.2024)

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.

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