RA remission criteria revised "key change to patient global assessment... It was argued that the required score of ≤1cm was difficult to achieve" In clinic, do you aim for Boolean remission? And do you actually achieve it, with medication alone? rheuma.com.au/ra-remission-c…

Australia will be well represented at #ACR22 Here's some of the work being presented, courtesy of Karina Bray Rheumatology Republic rheuma.com.au/aussies-at-acr…

In Philadelphia reporting on #ACR22 for Rheumatology Republic... from my hotel room. Thanks Covid!

Secrets & Pearls of Rheumatology Always a gr8 session #ACR22 You'll hopefully learn something you can use in clinic rheuma.com.au/secrets-myths-…

Our latest article in Rheumatology Republic. We believe it is essential for #health #consumers to participate in all conversations that relate to #access to #treatment, safety or the quality of their #care. This includes #medical conferences at all levels. rheuma.com.au/overcoming-bar…

Recovering from the The Medical Republic Xmas party last night, and could not be more grateful for the incredible, funny, interesting and kind group of people I get to spend every day with. It’s been an awesome year, and I can’t wait for the next x

Something I wrote about my friend, Dr Philip Robinson 🇺🇦 - gone far too soon. Miss you, man. rheuma.com.au/?p=24022 Rheumatology Republic

"Today, I look to a future in PMR management that is far brighter thanks to the knowledge that evidence finally exists for a treatment other than glucocorticoid therapy" by Claire Owen rheuma.com.au/finally-modern…

Q&A with Dr Nicola Cook A wonderful contributor to ⁦AusRheum⁩ rheuma.com.au/qa-with-dr-nic…

Data suggests rheumos aren't doing too badly, at least compared with other specialties, but what was really striking was the rates of burnout in rheum trainees, says Bethan Richards CateSwannellHSD rheuma.com.au/burnout-in-rhe…

An extension study of the BRIDGE-PMR trial has found that patients given a single 1000mg dose of rituximab remained in remission one year post-infusion - "promising" says Claire Owen, but more research needed. Karina Bray rheuma.com.au/rituximab-a-on…

ORAL Surveillance risk groups narrow again Rheumatology Republic Karina Bray Good to see a clear risk divide. Avoid if possible in those >65yos who have ever smoked. rheuma.com.au/oral-surveilla…

Sliver of hope for hand OA by ⁦Rheumatology Republic⁩ Always nice to highlight Aussies #eular2023 ⁦AusRheum⁩ rheuma.com.au/sliver-of-hope…

Non-specific low back pain? Or axSpA? Taking NSAIDs for low back pain could mask inflammation in MRI Karina Bray #EULAR2023 rheuma.com.au/do-nsaids-impa…

A new Australian study by A/Prof Stephanie Filbay adds to a small but growing body of evidence that ACL injuries can be successfully treated by non-surgical means. Karina Bray rheuma.com.au/novel-knee-bra…

With advances in treatments for rheumatic and related conditions, having patients reach clinical remission is no longer a pipe dream. Does remission mean the same thing to drs and patients? CreakyJoints Australia rheuma.com.au/patient-perspe…

Following the publication of the OPAL study in The Lancet, its authors (Caitlin Jones, Christine Lin, Chris Maher, et al.) answer the commentators and say what they think it really means for #opioids in back #pain. #AusPainSoc Rheumatology Republic rheuma.com.au/what-does-the-…

Cross-sectional study 365 RA pts showed eating half a pizza >1 time/wk (vs. ≤2 times/mo) was assoc w/ 70% less Dz activity; esp w/ more severe RA (80%) (benefit likely due to mozzarella & olive oil). YES, this was an italian study... bit.ly/4404FGn

🇦🇺Rheumos and RA patients, make sure you have your say! AusRheum rheuma.com.au/your-expertise…

The Australian Rheumatology Association is developing a Quality Standard to improve the quality of care for people living with rheumatoid arthritis. Aussie health professionals and RA patients and carers: your opinion is needed! rheuma.com.au/your-expertise…