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Tuhina Neogi on Understanding Pain in OA

By Anne M Plunkett December 17th, 2020 in Recent Presentation

There is a well-recognized structure-symptoms discordance in osteoarthritis, reflecting the multifactorial nature of pain in osteoarthritis. In this talk presented on December 9, Dr. Neogi reviewed evidence regarding altered neurobiological mechanisms contributing to the pain experience, with implications for new treatment opportunities.

Evans Day Award Recipient: Michael York, MD

By Anne M Plunkett November 12th, 2020 in Awards

Congratulations to Drs. Michael York, Christina Lam and Hanni Menn-Josephy on receiving the CLINICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AWARD at Evans Day this week, for their project Reducing No-Shows in the Multidisciplinary Lupus Clinic. This was a joint project involving the Rheumatology, Dermatology, and Nephrology clinics.

And congratulations to our collaborator Dr. Vijaya Kolachalama for receiving the Junior Faculty Award for Outstanding Research Collaborator.

Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, National Leader in Gout Management, on New ACR Guidelines

By Anne M Plunkett November 12th, 2020 in Interview, Spotlight Article

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY Reading Room | Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, National Leader in Gout Management, on New ACR Guidelines | Medpage Today

For the first time in eight years, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) has updated its guidelines for the effective management of gout.

Tuhina Neogi, MD, PhD, chief of rheumatology at Boston Medical Center, served as a coauthor of the 2020 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Management of Gout, which was simultaneously published in Arthritis & Rheumatology and Arthritis Care and Research. She recently spoke with MedPage Today about the document and its recommendations. The exchange has been edited for length and clarity.

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David T. Felson, MD – Arthritis Foundation 2020 Lee C. Howley, Sr. Award

By Anne M Plunkett November 12th, 2020 in Awards

Please join us in congratulating David Felson as the 2020 Arthritis Foundation Howley Award recipient.

This is the second time Dr. Felson has received this distinguished award (he was also a 2004 Howley Award winner); and is well deserved, as a testament to his immense contributions to the field and in particular to the OACS Forum series and conference, through tireless efforts and vast knowledge. This award rightly celebrates how Dr. Felson's service and advice have been invaluable and unfailingly generous across all levels of the organization.

There will be an award presentation during the Dec 8-10 OACS Conference.

Priyanka Ballal in Healio

By Anne M Plunkett November 9th, 2020 in Fellows News

Warfarin linked to greater hip, knee replacement risk

“Warfarin use was associated with a higher risk for hip and knee replacement compared to [direct oral anticoagulant] use,” Priyanka Ballal, MD, said at a virtual press conference. “This risk appeared to increase with duration of use. This latter observation is extremely relevant, since people with atrial fibrillation often require lifelong anticoagulation.” Source: Adobe Stock

Treatment with warfarin is associated with a significantly greater risk for hip or knee replacement compared with direct oral anticoagulants, according to a speaker at ACR Convergence.

“Over the last decade, we have research from our group at BU that has demonstrated the importance of vitamin K in the adequate functioning of the bone and cartilage,” Priyanka Ballal, MD, a rheumatology fellow at Boston University Medical Center, said at a virtual press conference at the meeting. “Vitamin K deficiency has been associated with osteoarthritis, both incidence and progression, and recent research shows that vitamin K supplementation may reduce osteoarthritis progression.”

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Boston University Rheumatology Fellowship Rotation

By Sharon Mary Tomlinson November 2nd, 2020

Please reach out to the Rheumatology Fellowship Coordinator aanders2@bu.edu to request a rotation date. Be advised that a minimum of 3 months is required to complete the rotation paperwork and complete the assigned courses.

In your email to the coordinator:

    1. Confirm the date of your rotation.
    2. Do you have a Medical License for Massachusetts? Yes or No.
    3. Have you had a previous rotation with BMC within another training program? If so what is the program?
    4. Are you a US citizen or do you have a Visa? If you have a visa, what type?

    Having the answers to the above questions will help with a smooth application process.

    Work with the coordinator to complete the below paperwork.

    Here is the list of paperwork that needs to be filled out in advance of your rotation.

    Rotator Immunization Form (PDF)

    Requirements for All Rotators

    All rotators are required by the Massachusetts Medical Board to have a valid Massachusetts Medical License. If you do not have a Massachusetts License, you must apply for one on our website. The application can be found here. Download the appropriate application (Limited License) and mail all forms directly to the program you are proposing to rotate at BMC. Please note: license applications can take up to 8 weeks for Board approval once submitted, and will cost you $100.00.

    Boston Medical Center requires all rotators to submit:

    • A completed Application Form (DOC)
    • Reference letter from home PD
    • BMC Program Letter of Agreement signed by home institution
    • CORI Verification from home institution
    • Valid MA Medical License

    Limited License - submit copy of certificate
    OR
    Full License - submit copy of application, wallet card, Federal DEA and State Controlled Substance Certification

    • Malpractice Facesheet [minimum of $1 million/$3 million]
    • Immunization History Form (PDF)
    • Current CV
    • Signed IS Usage Agreement (PDF)
    • Completion of all assigned courses in Healthstream
    • If applicable, ECFMG Certificate, proof of US Work Authorization