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Gene Variant Tied to Risk for Interstitial Lung Disease in RA
For patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lifetime risks for ILD were 16.8 percent for MUC5B carriers, 6.1 percent for noncarriers
Safety Practice Violations ID’d in Septic Arthritis Outbreak
Multiple breaches included inadequate hygiene, unsafe injection practices, poor cleaning, disinfection
PTSD Symptomatology Linked to Increased Risk of RA
In prospective cohort study of women, elevated risk for rheumatoid arthritis is independent of smoking
Virtual Assistants Not HIPAA Compliant
Lawyer recommends physicians should not bring Siri and Alexa to the office
Serotonin Levels Low in Ankylosing Spondylitis
Further decrease in patients receiving TNFα blockers; serum levels impact osteoblast-like Saos-2 cells
Despite Risk to Patients, Health Providers Often Work While Sick
Main reason is not wanting to let colleagues, patients down
Recommendations Developed to Address Clinician Burnout
Six goals include creation of positive work and learning environments that prevent, reduce burnout
Autoimmune, Autoinflammatory Connective Tissue Disorders Increased After COVID-19
Risks associated with COVID-19 severity
Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors
Physicians should be mindful of cues that patient may not hear or understand and repeat or rephrase
