The Evidence Based Rheumatology Podcast

E10: Abatacept in RA-ILD

Quick podcast tonight reflecting the Rheumatology Journal Club (@RheumJC) discussion! I joined as they discussed the use of abatacept in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who develop ILD.  It's our first observational trial, so it's ripe for critique! Find the original paper here. 

E9: Rituximab in Myositis - The RIM Trial

This week we'll discuss a randomized controlled-ish trial, the RIM study.  It pits rituximab against placebo as well as... rituximab? We'll talk about how their design convincingly demonstrated that ritixan does not have a benefit over placebo for 8 weeks, but may or may not work after that. Find the trial itself here. 

E8: Mepolizumab or Placebo for EGPA

This week we'll discuss a recent trial on mepolizumab - and IL-5 inhibitor - for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitits.  Find the paper here and be sure to follow us on twitter @JBRheum! 

E7: The ALMS Trial - MMF vs CYC for Lupus Nephritis

Today we'll be discussing the ALMS trial, which pitted cellcept against cyclophosphamide.  It's a good trial that has had profound influences on our practice and well worth a read. Access the paper itself here.

E6: Methylprednisolone and Cyclophosphamide, Alone or in Combinatinon, for Lupus Nephritis

Welcome back!  Before we talk about cellcept for lupus nephritis, I decided we should flash back to 1996 and discuss one of the early trials that brought us cyclophosphamide.  It's a quick discussion that will help set us up nicely for ALMS this Sunday.  Remember to follow us on Twitter @JBRheum for updates! Access the paper here.

E5: Allopurinol at 1st Medical Contact for Acute Gout - An RCT

This week we'll be discussing a trial addressing a controversial topic - starting allopurinol during an acute attack of gout.  It's a short podcast on a short paper, but one that could have a big impact on your practice. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @EBRheum! Access the paper itself here.

E4: Myeloablative SCT for Scleroderma - The SCOT Trial

This week we'll be discussing the recent SCOT trial, which pitting myeloablative autologous stem cell transplant against standard care of cyclophosphamide.  Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @EBRheum and checkout @RheumJC for a great online discussion of the trial! Access the paper itself here: https://tinyurl.com/y9xdkvzs

Episode 3 - Hydroxychloroquine for Sjogrens Disease - The JOQUER RCT

Today we discuss the 2014 JOQUER paper, a randomized controlled trial of hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil) vs. placebo.  You can find the paper here: https://tinyurl.com/ydbb6to9

Episode 2 - The Evidence Basis for the ACR Practice Guidelines

Today we discuss a recent letter in JAMA-Internal medicine.  Find the original paper here and be sure to subscribe to the podcast! 

Episode 1 - Introduction

Welcome to the Evidence Based Rheumatology Podcast!  A (very) brief introduction to the podcast.