Dermatology

Gastroenterology

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How would you approach the treatment of an SLE patient with refractory mucocutaneous ulcerations and lichenoid skin eruption despite treatment with MMF, Aza, Benlysta, Saphnelo, Rituximab, and JAK inhibitors?

The patient was diagnosed on the basis of ANA 1:1,280, strongly positive Smith, Sm-RNP, dsDNA, pericarditis, inflammatory arthritis, and discoid lupus...

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How do you approach managing nausea and GI side effects when initiating methotrexate?

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What treatments have you found most effective for cholestatic pruritus?

I have a patient with recently diagnosed primary biliary cholangitis/cirrhosis (PBC) with SSc. Her laboratory values are within normal limits, but end...

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Do you have concerns with the use of oral contraceptives in patients on JAK inhibitors given the black box warning for thromboembolic events?

How has this impacted your counseling and management?

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Do you have a preference between Quantiferon Gold and T-spot TB for screening in patients starting immunosuppressive agents?

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What initial workup do you perform when there is a concern for porphyria?

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How do you assess transaminitis in a patient with sarcoidosis with known liver involvement being treated with methotrexate?

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How do you counsel patients who ask if there are any dietary modifications they can make to help control their autoimmune disease?

This question is part of a collaboration with RheumMadness and is specifically in reference to: ADIRA Diet