Retrospective population study of 383 #AS women who were pregnant (3.8/100,000) compared to controls. AS-Preg pts more likely to be older; White, w/ higher incomes, MORE thyroid Dz, Pregs, C-Sections, gestational DM, placenta previa, more neonatal SGA, IUFD… https://t.co/pgsmKgljwx https://t.co/IMJ8CTrqhY
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Ganglion cysts are thin walled cavities contain a viscous, mucinous fluid, arising in proximity to joint capsules/tendon sheaths but do not communicate with the joint. Most common w/ repetitive strain or overuse, trauma, or inflam. arthritis. Steroid injx dont… https://t.co/YWcIPGplvL https://t.co/KluiSUCZTt
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US health expenditures grew from $4.1 trillion in 2020 to $4.5 trillion in 2022 (17.3% incr).
US saved >$400 billion in 2022 by using generic and biosimilar drugs, https://t.co/Z8kS4elyA3 https://t.co/3LopIiQiqZ
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Full read review on the detection & management of #ILD in Autoimmune Dz (AID).
- AID at risk for ILD should be screened with hi-res CT Scan
- ILD should be monitored closely w/ PFTs
- Multidisciplinary Rx includes immunosuppressives & antifibrotics https://t.co/bk7kc5Piyq https://t.co/ktvhS214gS
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Claims study presented at SASM mtg by HSS orthopedists found among >100k Hip/Knee replacement surgeries, the 19% who used CPAP (OSA) had significantly fewer ER visits and postop complications. https://t.co/kg7oCRndqH https://t.co/WRcxUD3c6V
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Alendronate Atypical Fractures Back In Court
Reuters reports that a U.S. appeals court on Friday revived more than 500 lawsuits alleging that Merck failed to warn that patients taking alendronate for osteoporosis may be at increased the risk of atypical femoral fractures.… https://t.co/DWXsFyzfWs https://t.co/HhROUArYBE
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Inadequate Zoster Vaccination in Immunocompromised Patients
A VA study of shows that recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) vaccination in immunocompromised patients or those receiving immunosuppressive medications is insufficient, given these are high risk individuals.… https://t.co/EV24CQazex https://t.co/jiTuWQySgs
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NEJM Review Article on
"Cryoglobulinemia — One Name for Two Diseases "
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EULAR has announced its new, open access journal - EULAR Rheumatology Open (ERO) https://t.co/PWPXZ4H2Ku https://t.co/7kHcUpLFXD
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Men and Women Process Pain Differently
Men and women experience pain relief differently; a new study may help explain why women have more chronic pain and are less responsive to opioid treatments.
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Cardiovascular health (CVH) is critical in arthritis care. NHANES study 5919 arthritis pts finds 10-point incr, in CVH score yielded significantly lower all-cause mortality risk (adj HR 0.72; 0.67–0.79); best results with OA/DJD, more than inflammatory arthritis.… https://t.co/etBbH7bH1D https://t.co/1is2VlT5sl
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ACR and Congress Address “Damaging” Cuts to Medicare MD Payments
The ACR commended the 233 bipartisan representatives who signed a letter urging House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) to support legislative action to address “damaging”… https://t.co/nVhRAeBf7y https://t.co/GwQTAi7GR1
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Run-Walk Exercise May Help Lower Back Pain
Adults younger than age 45 with chronic, nonspecific lower back pain saw significant pain relief with a structured run-walk program in a randomized trial.
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Efficacy of Acupuncture for Sciatica
Real Chinese acupuncture was more effective than a sham version for treating sciatica stemming from herniated spinal disks in a randomized trial conducted in China.
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AI-powered chatbot (Bing) was asked 10 questions each on 50 common drugs. Of 500 AI generated answers overall had low readability and a high but still not sufficient quality, repeatedly lacking infor or w/ inaccuracies possibly threatening patient & medication safety.… https://t.co/r1wwKPAtrK https://t.co/1PWcuzh24r
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GI Abnormalities in Scleroderma
A prospective Scleroderma Cohort Study found that gastrointestinal tract (GIT) involvement was common and negatively impacted quality of life, physical function, and employment, but had no effect on mortality.
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Full read review of the interaction of innate immune and adaptive immune systems. https://t.co/00UUSat6yj https://t.co/HDMSfFJ7Ts
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Upadacitinib safety across in RA, PsA, AS, atopic dermatitis >15000 Pt-Yrs exposure. Rates (per 100PYs) of Hzoster (1.6–3.6), NMSC (0–0.8) & incr CPK (4.4–7.9) higher w/ UPA vs comparators (RA, PsA); Deaths (0–0.8), SIE (0–3.9), MACE (0–0.4), VTE (<0.1–0.4), CA, malignancies… https://t.co/OoJ5OX7JyL https://t.co/vaMVFmldEB
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ED Delays and Hip Fracture Mortality Risk
Waiting more than 4 hours in emergency care for treatment is linked to heightened risks of death and a longer hospital stay for hip fracture patients, reveals a single centre study, published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.… https://t.co/ZaIEkb7Lo5 https://t.co/P15DrXMbnj
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UK Biobank study of 391 481 individuals found that a high polygenic risk score (PRS) for Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) was assoc w/ increased risk of incident coronary artery Dz, diabetes, High LDL/TG and CRP https://t.co/ZS4w4hooKB https://t.co/DUXoFHMBqR
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What happens when "...When the person you could have been meets the person you are becoming" - Seth Godin https://t.co/RJOqNJvxwJ https://t.co/eBUc8V0Wdi
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Cancer risk increased following, but not before, a systemic sclerosis diagnosis. From a dataset of 10.1 million individuals, 1588 Dx w/ SSc & 206 developed cancer. Most common mucocutaneous (4.5%), lung (2%) breast (2%). Cancer risk higher after the Dx of SSc (HR ~1.4)… https://t.co/9GNMOU28TQ https://t.co/czLEsXymIv
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Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosing Sacroiliac Inflammation in axSpA
A so-called deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for analyzing MRI scans showed "acceptable" agreement with expert human readers for detecting sacroiliac joint (SIJ) inflammation in patients… https://t.co/nKbYF603ut https://t.co/Y5IzVIG2l3
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