Rheumatology - FI

In this MEDtalk, Kasper Yde Jensen presents his PhD project that aimed to clarify if high-intensity resistance training could improve muscle strength, endurance, and quality of life for patients with myositis. The final results show significant improvements in these areas without any negative effects on the disease, suggesting that this type of training is both effective and safe for myositis patients. #Qualityoflife #Patients #Rheumatology

In this MEDtalk, Bjørk K. Sofíudóttir presents a study that tested thoracic ultrasound (TUS) for detecting interstitial lung disease (ILD) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. TUS identified 82.6% of ILD cases but was less effective in obese patients. The findings suggest TUS can be a useful screening tool for ILD, particularly when combined with systematic respiratory symptom checks. #RA #Treatments #Knowledgesharing

In this MEDtalk, Astrid Damgaard presents a study that aimed to validate the Danish versions of the Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Questionnaires (BRAF-MDQ and BRAF-NRS) for patients with spondyloarthritis. The results showed that these questionnaires are reliable and valid tools for measuring fatigue in this patient group, with good content validity, internal consistency, and test-retest reliability. #RheumatoidArthritis #SpA #Treatments

In this MEDtalk, Dorthe Berthelsen discusses patients’ perspectives on side effects to rheumatological medication. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the balance between benefits, harms, and the cumulative burden of side effects. In the future, the aim is to develop measures for patient-reported bother from side effects and benefit-harm balance. #Patients #SideEffects #Rheumatology

Karen Schreiber, Rheumatologist & Clinical Lecturer, discusses in this MEDtalk the PRAISE study presented at EULAR - European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology 2024. The study investigates how conflicting information between clinical guidelines and regulatory advice affects healthcare professionals' decisions when prescribing anti-rheumatic medications during pregnancy and lactation. 🔗See more from our coverage of the EULAR congress: https://lnkd.in/dWyGFyXA #EULAR24 #DanishCentreForExpertiseInRheumatology

In this MEDtalk, rheumatologist Karen Schreiber introduces you to the EULAR Study Group on Reproductive Healthcare and Family Planning (ReHFaP Study Group). The group will hold its annual meeting at this year's EULAR, and you are invited to attend. 🔗See more from our coverage of the EULAR congress: https://lnkd.in/dWyGFyXA #EULAR24 #DanishCentreForExpertiseInRheumatology

Jette Primdahl, Vice President for Health Professionals in Rheumatology at EULAR, is excited about the upcoming EULAR congress. In this MEDtalk, she briefly explains her role and activities at this year's congress, including hosting a welcome session, networking opportunities, and leading a meeting with American colleagues focusing on interprofessional collaboration. 🔗See more from our coverage of the EULAR congress: https://lnkd.in/dWyGFyXA #EULAR24 #DanishCentreForExpertiseInRheumatology

Christina Merete Tvede Madsen, Linda Eggen & Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen presents: A study group from the Danish Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases has recently developed a vocational rehabilitation for people with inflammatory arthritis. Read more in the article below. #Reumatoidartritis #Artritis #PsA

In this MEDtalk, Dr. Roy Fleischmann discusses the differences and similarities between tofacitinib, baricitinib, upadacitinib, and filgotinib according to mode of action, efficacy, and safety. #JAKinhibitors

This study investigates the occurrence of flares in autoimmune rheumatic diseases following COVID-19 infection. Latika Gupta presents the results in this MEDtalk, including the fact that monitoring for disease flares post-COVID-19 infection is crucial in vulnerable groups. At the same time the results underscores that vaccination is safe and should no longer be considered a risk factor for causing disease flares in these patients. #Covid19 #Rheumatology #Vaccination