Infrared thermography in the detection of arthritis: a systematic review of diagnostic performance compared with joint ultrasound Early detection of arthritis is critical to prevent irreversible damage. Joint ultrasound offers high sensitivity and availability in routine clinical practice, but it has limitations. Could infrared...

Early detection of #arthritis is critical to prevent irreversible damage.

Joint ultrasound offers high sensitivity and availability in routine clinical practice, but it has limitations. Could infrared thermography play a role?

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Intro to ILD (Part I): the essentials

🫁 Definition & basics
🔬 Key pathology patterns
🧑⚕️ Clinical approach
📋 What rheums need to know

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Uncertainty over need for early biologic DMARD addition to methotrexate in psoriatic arthritis In untreated patients with a recent psoriatic arthritis diagnosis, methotrexate alone or combined with golimumab significantly reduces disease activity.

#MedNews - In untreated patients with a recent #PsoriaticArthritis diagnosis, #methotrexate alone or combined with #golimumab significantly reduces disease activity.

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Our August rheumatology month in review emphasizes new approvals and best-in-class efficacy data. Read more now: www.hcplive.com/view...

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Rosnilimab has continued to demonstrate a best-in-disease profile in patients with moderate-to-severe rheumatoid #arthritis in updated 6-month data from the phase 2b RENOIR trial. Learn more: www.hcplive.com/view...

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Protein Intake Important for Bone Mass in People With Rheumatic Disease New research reveals that higher protein intake may enhance lean and bone mass in individuals with rheumatic diseases, suggesting a need for dietary adjustments.

Adequate protein intake is crucial for improving lean and bone mass in individuals with #rheumatic diseases, potentially exceeding the current RDA.

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Thanks Latonya for our FIT bracelets! We couldn’t do it without you! #ACR2024 @rdhitalMD @theLoftyRheum @Karen_KruzerMD @rdhitalMD
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Today our team worked on the Clinical Image Challenge - an interactive game with fellows. It's our first time doing it, and we hope you love it! @Karen_KruzerMD
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I'm so excited for our new FIT subcommittee members! A diverse group with varying interests and skills to represent Rheumatology fellows nationwide! @Karen_KruzerMD @ACBarrMD @SabahMostafaa
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31 Day count down until the FIT Convergence Programming! A lot of exciting sessions planned by our committed FIT SubCommittee! Follow us for insider details, and updates! @Karen_KruzerMD @ACBarrMD @SabahMostafaa @rdhitalMD @ACRheum @theLoftyRheum
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Did you know you can request amniotic bandages from you trauma/burn unit to help with healing digital ischemia from Raynauds? It's soothing and healing! #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

3 things to look for in your MRI in neurosarcoidosis patients: basal involvement, meningeal involvement, GAD enhancement. 🧠⭐️#rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

For our fibromyalgia patients, we need to remember to educate our patients that hurt doesn't mean harm, when we have sensitization. 📚⭐️💡#rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

What are the autonomic symptoms of Sjogrens? Cardiovascular (POTS) 🧡, gastrointestinal symptoms 🍴 (like gastroparesis), sudomotor 🌞(heat intolerance, hyperhidrosis, etc.), and genitourinary 🚽(frequency/hesitancy). #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

We need to optimize the dose of methotrexate, and consider subcutaneous MTX in our patients. SC MTX improves bio-availability and tolerability.💡⭐️📚#rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

TICORA – treat to target! Get a CDAI (or other objective measure) on your rheumatoid arthritis patients. 💡⭐️🩺 #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

IVIG can interfere with live vaccines. You should wait 8-11 months after IVIG before giving a live vaccine (CDC recommendation). 💡 #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

Consider vaccinating your immunocompromised patients with the pneumonia vaccines, shingles vaccine, and HPV vaccine to protect them. This is in line with CDC and ACR guidelines.💡📷 #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

How does CAR-T work? You will modify a T cell genetically, and the new modified T cells will attack the tumor cells causing apoptosis💡⭐️🩺#meded #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

Want to hear a sneak peak for this weekend? Listen up! Chicago here we come! @ACRheum @rdhitalMD @theLoftyRheum @Karen_KruzerMD
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You can have temporal arteritis caused by ANCA associated vasculitis. Serum ANCA levels can be negative 1/5 of the time, and patients have atypical symptoms like ENT SX, and non specific headaches.💡 ⭐️ 📚 #meded #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

In relapsing polychondritis, nasal chondritis is associated with upper and lower airway involvement, so it is good to get a CT of the chest. 💡 ⭐️ 📚 #meded #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

For patients who received cyclophosphamide, make sure to get annual urinalysis with cytology. 💡 ⭐️ 📚 #meded #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

IL-23 inhibitors are superior to TNF-alpha inhibitors for skin psoriasis.💡 ⭐️ 📚 #meded #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

In inclusion body myositis, patients often have asymmetric weakness and finger flexion is reduced.💡 ⭐️ 📚 #meded #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls

If you’re worried about small fiber neuropathy, you should do a skin biopsy rather than an EMG. 💡 ⭐️ 📚 #meded #rheumdoodles #rheumtwitter #MedTwitter #rheumpearls