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Articles By Rachel Tate, DO

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SpA Sleuths: The Case of Undiagnosed IBD

12 November 2023

Abstract #0494 provides context to our continual search for better understanding of inflammatory bowel disease in patients with AS, nr-AxSpA, and PsA.

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Pregnancy Updates That Will Change The Way I Practice

12 November 2023

ACR Convergence is truly drinking from the proverbial fire hose. It’s a beautiful mash-up of basic science and treatment updates meets guidelines, recommendations, and disease identification.

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Biosimiars

ICYMI: The Biosimilar "Buy In"

29 May 2023

The landscape of biosimilars is vast. This year alone we are expecting 17 biosimilars in rheumatology. While some pharmaceutical company and payer contracts are still under negotiation, we need to start preparing ourselves and our patients.  Drs. Jack Cush and Arthur Kavanuagh shared insights into these key discussions during RheumNow Live 2023.

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No stop

No is a complete sentence

26 April 2023

No is a complete sentence. For context, I am a "yes" person, and I always have been.

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The Benefits of Networking

12 April 2023

Networking provides the framework for an exchange of ideas and new opportunities that can actually open doors.

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Workforce

Rheumatology Workforce: Is it a Women’s Issue?

10 April 2023

I recently sat down with Dr. Daniel Battafarano, chair of the ACR’s Workforce Solutions Committee, to discuss workforce study findings, their impact on the next few years, and proposed interventions to address these issues.

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Biosimiars

The Biosimilar "Buy In"

21 March 2023

The landscape of biosimilars is vast. This year alone we are expecting 17 biosimilars in rheumatology. While some pharmaceutical company and payer contracts are still under negotiation, we need to start preparing ourselves and our patients.  Drs. Jack Cush and Arthur Kavanuagh shared insights into these key discussions during RheumNow Live 2023.

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Myth vs reality

Best of 2022: Myths & Misconceptions with Febrile Disorders

23 December 2022

Still’s disease and autoinflammatory disorders are rare conditions unified by recurrent fevers and inflammation of skin, joints, and other organs. While labs often support the diagnosis, these conditions are best diagnosed by genetic testing, or by specific criteria (in the absence of a genetic test). The following is a table that lists common misconceptions (myths) and their clarifying explanations.

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Cancer Screening Recommendations in Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy

28 November 2022

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) is associated with increased risk of lung, ovarian, colorectal, lymphoma, breast, and naso-pharyngeal cancers, often within three years of disease onset. At ACR22, plenary abstract 0002, Oldroyd, et al, reviewed the 18 recommendations provided by the International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies Group (IMACS) steering committee.

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TNFi cycling in axSpA: Results from CorEVITAS Registy study

13 November 2022

Data presented at ACR22 shows that cycling through TNFi in axSpA patients with primary lack of efficacy with first line TNFi has limited additional benefit in controlling disease. 

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