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Nina Couette
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Rheumatologist. Deputy Editor at theMednet.org. Runner, Skier, Dog Mom. Views are my own.
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You can also check out Q&As related to this #RheumMadness team at theMednet.org. Thanks @rheumdr-nina.bsky.social and @mbriones.bsky.social !

Q&A about managing sicca in Sjogren's here:
www.themednet.org/v2/programs/...

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March 25, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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As we count down to #RheumMadness brackets closing (March 31!), it's time for some threads about each team.

First up? The novel CD40L inhibitor in #Sjogren's. Scouting report by #DukeRheum.

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March 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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The final region of #RheumMadness 2025 is out!

Check out the scouting reports for the B-Cell Breakaway Region, including:
-Obinutuzumab for #Lupus nephritis
-CD19 CAR T cells in #Rheumatology
-STRAP Trials on biopsy-guided Rx

Scouting reports 👇
sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/
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February 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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🆕 #Obinutuzumab (Obi) in Lupus Nephritis: the REGENCY Trial

Phase 3 RCT: Obi vs PBO
🫘 Pts w/ SLE nephritis Class III/IV ± 5
🎲 Randomized 1:1 to OBI v PBO (+MMF/steroids)
📊 Obi: ⇡rate of renal response and improved renal outcomes

#LupusNephritis #RheumSky #NephSky #MedSky #Lupus
February 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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New #RheumMadness podcast episode is out!

Thanks to @sambhawanabhandari.bsky.social and the fellows from @washumedrheum.bsky.social for their fantastic scouting report! And thank you to @laceyfeigl.bsky.social for making it all happen!

www.buzzsprout.com/1465681/epis...
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February 12, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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The Full Court Care Champions of #RheumMadness 2025 are here!

This region explores cost-effective HCQ screening, optimal prednisone dosing in SLE, and better GCA detection.

Check it out here 👇
sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/
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February 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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New #RheumMadness podcast episode! This one is long, but you're crazy about rheumatology so who cares?

In this episode:
-Q&As from theMednet.org
-Primer on T-cell co-stimulation
-Analysis of APIPPRA
-Interview with lead author of DAZ study

To listen 👇
www.buzzsprout.com/1465681/epis...
5.3 T'd Up T-Cells Part 2 - RheumMadness Podcast
In this episode, we present the second part of our conversation with the authors of the scouting reports for the teams in the T'd Up T-cells region of RheumMadness 2025: the Innovation Invitational.&n...
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January 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Enjoying the #RheumMadness T'd Up T-Cells region? Explore the topics further at theMednet.org

Each team is paired with high-yield Q&As like:
-Approach to sicca
-Approach to pre-RA
-T vs. B-cell therapies in refractory SLE

See link 👇
www.themednet.org/v2/programs/...
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January 12, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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#RheumMadness 2025 is here!

Scouting reports for the first region (T'd Up T-Cells) have been posted, along with accompanying Q&As from theMednet.org and two new podcast episodes!

Full details 👇
sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/
January 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM