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    Doctors and patients should discuss how they each define remission before making any treatment goals or decisions.

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    • With advances in treatments for rheumatic and related conditions, having patients reach clinical remission is no longer a pipe dream. Does remission mean the same thing to drs and patients? @CreakyJointsAus https://t.co/7Yw5qS1RJC

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    PMR benefit still apparent one year after a single dose of rituximab.

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    • An extension study of the BRIDGE-PMR trial has found that patients given a single 1000mg dose of rituximab remained in remission one year post-infusion - "promising" says @drceowen, but more research needed. @KarinaBray7 https://t.co/Ge5sjSnrTC

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    While rheumatologists may report less burnout and higher resilience than some medical practitioners, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a problem.

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    • Data suggests rheumos aren't doing too badly, at least compared with other specialties, but what was really striking was the rates of burnout in rheum trainees, says @BethanRichards3 @CateSwannellTMR https://t.co/0WeEeGk6r9

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    Multiple medications might seem daunting, but patients ultimately want what’s best for them.

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    • What’s the better treatment option for a patient with early, moderate RA who hasn’t been on DMARD therapy before? Triple therapy may seem daunting, but patients want what's best. @CreakyJointsAus @rosieainley https://t.co/G5MlivKJam

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    With today’s PBS schedule change, prominent rheums reflect on how general schedule listing changes practice.

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    • “This is game changing for Australians. It will improve access to a potentially lifesaving drug for people with chronic, incurable, systemic inflammatory diseases." @helenyu09 Prominent rheums reflect on rituximab unrestricted listing https://t.co/XpQ4i64J1s