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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly 13 years ago I accidentally won this adorable puppy at an auction at the @ArthritisFdn Gala. I was raising my hand to drive up the price. Little did I know … the bidding stopped and I became the shocked owner of this adorable Bichon. Please consider donating to the Arthritis Foundation

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · 2d

I visited the Basilique de St. Martin in Liege, built in honor of St. Martin due to St. Martin healing the Bishop of Liege of his #SLE #lupus in 963AD.
youtube.com/watch?v=R67I...
Watch all three episodes. Episode 2 shows the Bishop's sarcophagus replica (1st person in history with lupus)

Church built due to lupus: Basilica Saint Martin (Basilique Saint-Martin Liège), part 2

YouTube video by Lupus Encyclopedia

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · 5d

Please donate to the Arthritis Foundation Metro DC!

In these trying times of drastic research funding withdrawals from today's administration, science-based advancements are in jeopardy.

CLICK here (then click DONATE), even just a little makes a big difference: my.onecause.com/event/organi...

Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · 6d

Dry mouth and poor dental health occur much more commonly in #Sjogrens #SLE #lupus. There are many things patients can do to proactively prevent tooth loss and help dry mouth:
www.lupusencyclopedia.com/prevent-earl...

Lupus Can Cause Tooth Decay: How to Prevent Dry Mouth and Cavities (October 2025 Update)

Can lupus cause tooth decay? Learn here to lower your risk of losing teeth from dry mouth. I share tips and tricks to prevent this!

www.lupusencyclopedia.com

Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · 10d

The App for the @ACRheum Annual Meeting Convergence #ACR25 is available! Cruise the sessions, pick those you are interested in now. It is easy, just hold your finger down a couple of seconds, and it is saved:
rheumatology.org/annual-meeti...

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · 24d

SC #Saphnelo meets its primary endpoint. How exciting for patients who find IV infusions too time consuming and difficult! I hope it is approved and available for my patients quickly!

www.astrazeneca-us.com/media/press-...

SAPHNELO self-administration TULIP-SC Phase III trial meets primary endpoint in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus based on an interim analysis

www.astrazeneca-us.com

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · 28d

💵 Please help with arthritis research and advocacy. Give to the Arthritis Foundation by helping with their 2025 DC Gala. I'm honored that they named me their Medical Honoree for this year. Click below to give to the @ArthritisFdn ... JOIN my team!

CLICK👉: onecau.se/_c8wu31

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Sep 7

Unfortunately, people with #SLE #lupus have a higher chance of developing numerous types of cancers. However, there are steps people can take to reduce their risk. One of those is to take hydroxychloroquine regularly:

www.lupusencyclopedia.com/lupus-and-ca...

Lupus and Cancer: Lupus Encyclopedia

Live Longer and Better with Lupus! Whether you are a lupus patient seeking practical, easy to understand tips, or a healthcare provider wanting to treat your patients better, The Lupus Encyclopedia pr...

www.lupusencyclopedia.com

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

🌞 An easy way to correctly measure sunscreen for protection when you have #lupus #SLE #Sjogrens ... CLICK to see more tips:
www.lupusencyclopedia.com/sun-protecti...

Sun Protection for Lupus Made Simple

Live Longer and Better with Lupus! Whether you are a lupus patient seeking practical, easy to understand tips, or a healthcare provider wanting to treat your patients better, The Lupus Encyclopedia pr...

www.lupusencyclopedia.com

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Sep 4

8:30 AM arrived at Washington Dulles airport. I have never seen no one at all in either long. Perfect timing for me. Shreveport, Louisiana here I come to give a lupus talk.

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔥 We need help from the public to get back high-quality scientific integrity and stop looking like a foolish nation:

rheumnow.com/news/acr-con...

Write your Congress People: ESPECIALLY Republicans who need to grow a spine and get up the courage to speak up against Trump and RFK, Jr.

ACR Concerns on the Scientific Integrity at the CDC | RheumNow

On behalf of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), we express deep concern over recent developments at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that appear to undermine the agency’s ...

rheumnow.com

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Sep 3

🔥I was so glad to be a part of this study! We need new, better biomarkers like this to slash the delays in #SLE #lupus diagnoses, treat it faster, prevent organ damage, and reduce mortality and morbidity from this devastating disease: www.jrheum.org/content/52/S...

EXPEDITING LUPUS CLASSIFICATION OF AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS USING NOVEL TECHNOLOGY: OUTCOMES OF A PILOT STUDY

PV217 / #472 Poster Topic: AS23 - SLE-Diagnosis, Manifestations, & Outcomes Background/Purpose Individuals at risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) often go through a difficult dia...

www.jrheum.org

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 31

I was in Georgetown yesterday. I couldn't believe all the military on the streets. NO ONE feels unsafe in Georgetown on a Saturday.

This administration is wasting money.

While 40% of NIH research dollars are removed, and 1 $Billion is taken away from the DC budget (less police officers).

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 29

✏️ Register now for the largest international conference dedicated to improving the lives for people suffering from rheumatic diseases. I hope to see you there at @ACRheum #ACR25
rheumatology.org/annual-meeti...

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 29

#Ianalumab met its Phase 3 clinical trial primary end points in #Sjogrens. Up to 10% of patients in the clinical trials had seronegative Sjogren's (anti-SSA negative)!

It is on a fast track at the FDA. Let's hope Kennedy doesn't insist that Sjogren's can be cured by just eating better.

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 29

www.prevention.com/food-nutriti...

These 5 Foods May Help With Arthritis Symptoms, Experts Say

More research is needed, but anti-inflammatory ingredients could be worth adding to your diet.

www.prevention.com

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 29

I have a patient with RA with LGL. @bluecrosspa.bsky.social only allows Ruxience or Truxima. We gave Truxima as required. CareFirst paid $600 LESS FOR TRUXIMA than the cost! They refuse to pay the true price. If we give her Rituxan, we would not lose $, but CareFirst refuses: system needs fixed!

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 28

😡 No matter what your political views are ... FACT... the @donaldjtrump-maga.bsky.social Administration is an enemy of research, scientific truth, and health welfare of its citizens.

A nonhealthcare provider, Jim O'Neill= named head of the CDC while an amazing physician director was kicked out.

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 28

My cat Siroe is either:

Crossed

Or

Demonstrating a perfect example of near vision ocular convergence.. if the latter and if this is also his example of miosis… then his mydriasis should be truly huge!

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 25

Come to Chicago and participate in an amazing agenda this year for American College of Rheumatology Convergence #ACR25!

Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 23

oin your colleagues to hear and see about all the latest amazing advancements for the management of rheumatologic patients at this year's @ACRheum Convergence #ACR25 :
rheumatology.org/annual-meeti...

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 23

oin your colleagues to hear and see about all the latest amazing advancements for the management of rheumatologic patients at this year's @ACRheum Convergence #ACR25 :
rheumatology.org/annual-meeti...

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 23

Our ferocious guard dog, Musette. I hope she is scary enough to frighten away burglars! Actually, I think she would beg them to cuddle with her instead

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 23

oin your colleagues to hear and see about all the latest amazing advancements for the management of rheumatologic patients at this year's @ACRheum Convergence #ACR25 :
rheumatology.org/annual-meeti...

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 19

Attend the #Arthritis Foundation Gala October 9, 2025 to help raise money to advocate and help with research for arthritis: #1 cause of disability in the US

my.onecause.com/event/organi...

If can't attend, click link below: click "Donate" at the top right of the page.
arthritis.org/commitcuredc

OneCause

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Donald Thomas, MD @lupusencyclopedia.bsky.social · Aug 17

The Sjögren’s Foundation has a 20-minute patient survey open to better understand what life with #sjogrens is really like. It is confidential, pushes for better research, treatments, and support. Must be 18+ US resident; closes 9/4/25.

surveys.harrisinsights.com/survey/selfs...
sjogrens.org/survey

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