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HSS Physician-in-Chief

@HSS_PIC

PIC, Chair of Medicine, Rheumatologist @HSpecialSurgery, Director of Rheumatology @WeillCornell

New York, NY

Joined October 2019

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jul 24

Drs. Jessica Gordon and Kimberly Lakin reported that puffy fingers and hands, without Raynaud’s phenomenon, occurred in >30% of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients, suggesting SSc testing, especially RNA polymerase III. #HSSRheum pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40386907/

HSS_PIC's tweet card. In two large U.S. cohorts, >30% of patients began to manifest SSc with puffy fingers/hands or other symptoms, without the "warning sign" of RP as their initial symptom. These patients presented with...

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jul 22

Dr. Vivian Bykerk (@BykerkVivian) reported that, looking at steady-state abatacept (ABA) concentrations, no increase in the risk of first infection was found, regardless of ABA exposure level, in patients with RA receiving subcutaneous ABA. #HSSRheum pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39814436/

HSS_PIC's tweet card. This exposure-response analysis of AVERT-2 showed no increase in the risk of first infection, regardless of ABA exposure level, in patients with RA treated with SC ABA. Similarly, no effect on the...

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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)@HSpecialSurgery · Jul 11

Congratulations to Mary K. Crow, MD, rheumatologist at HSS, on being named a PANLAR Master by the Pan-American League of Associations for Rheumatology (@PanlarLeague) honoring her impactful contributions to the field. the-rheumatologist.org/article/past-a… #HSSRheum

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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)@HSpecialSurgery · Jul 11

Allan Gibofsky, MD, JD, MACR, FACP, FCLM, rheumatologist at HSS, shares insights on recent advancements and future directions in JAK inhibitor research. (Via @GoHealio; @OrthoToday) healio.com/news/rheumatol…

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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)@HSpecialSurgery · Jul 15

S. Louis Bridges, Jr., MD, PhD, (@HSS_PIC), physician-in-chief and chair of the Department of Medicine at HSS, shares things patients should know when living with rheumatic disease. (via @thisisflowspace) #HSSRheum theflowspace.com/physical-healt…

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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)@HSpecialSurgery · Jul 16

Apremilast may help relieve psoriasis flares caused by cancer immunotherapy, says Nilasha Ghosh, MD, MS, RhUSMS, rheumatologist at HSS. While less effective for joint symptoms, it may offer a non-immunosuppressive option for some patients. (@medpagetoday) medpagetoday.com/rheumatology/g…

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Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS)@HSpecialSurgery · Jul 17

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of David W. Altchek, MD, a true legend in sports medicine and a beloved HSS colleague for decades.

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jul 8

For our Grand Rounds, Dr. Joseph Rocco (@JMRocco5) from the NIH discussed adult HLH, emphasizing its complex pathogenesis, the emerging diagnostic role of CXCL9, and the importance of considering genetic predisposition, even in adults. #HSSRheum

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 24

In a Podcast, part of our HSS series, there was a discussion on 5/27/25 on “Novel Cellular Therapies in Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases,” featuring Drs. Mary “Peggy” Crow, Kyriakos Kirou and Robert Spiera. #HSSRheum open.spotify.com/episode/0AhiDF…

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 23

Dr. Jane Salmon found that certolizumab appeared effective in preventing placenta-mediated adverse outcomes in high-risk patients with the antiphospholipid syndrome. #HSSRheum sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 20

Drs. Theresa Lu and Doruk Erkan reported on lymphatic dysfunction in lupus contributing to cutaneous photosensitivity and lymph node B cell responses, and suggested manual lymphatic drainage might be a future therapy for lupus. #HSSRheum. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40261709/

HSS_PIC's tweet card. Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are photosensitive, developing skin inflammation with even ambient ultraviolet radiation (UVR), and this cutaneous photosensitivity can be associated...

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 18

Dr. Robert Spiera was part of a group which reported that the efficacy and safety of avacopan was supported in patients aged 65 years and older with ANCA-associated vasculitis: a post hoc analysis of data from the ADVOCATE trial. #HSSRheum pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40037556/

HSS_PIC's tweet card. These data support the efficacy and safety of an avacopan-based regimen to treat patients with GPA or MPA aged ≥65.

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 17

Dr. Vivian Bykerk reported on the association between sleep disturbance and subsequent pain interference in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis, emphasizing the importance of addressing disturbed sleep to improve pain outcomes. #HSSRheum pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40356207/

HSS_PIC's tweet card. These findings underscore the importance of addressing sleep disturbances as part of pain management strategies soon after RA diagnosis. Identifying and targeting problematic sleep disturbances early...

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 16

I, along with Dr. Betty Tsao and Peter Gregersen, co-wrote an editorial providing a historical perspective on Approaches to Understanding the Genetics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. #HSSRheum pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40386964/

HSS_PIC's tweet card. A Historical Perspective on Approaches to Understanding the Genetics of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 15

Congratulations to Steve Magid, attending physician in rheumatology, for 40 years of outstanding service to Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), including presently serving as the HSS Chief Medical Information Officer. #HSSRheum

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 15

Congratulations to Mary “Peggy” Crow, Professor of Medicine, for her 40 years of service to HSS, including serving as our Physician-in-Chief. Her scientific and administrative skills have done much to increase the quality and reputation of HSS! #HSSRheum

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 13

During this week's HSS Grand Rounds, Meredith Oppenheim (@meredith_vital), with over 25 years experience in senior housing, shared 10 strategies to improve care for older adults, tackling gaps in prevention, overreliance on AI, physician shortages, & Medicare challenges.#HSSRheum

HSS_PIC's tweet image. During this week's HSS Grand Rounds, Meredith Oppenheim (@meredith_vital), with over 25 years experience in senior housing, shared 10 strategies to improve care for older adults, tackling gaps in prevention, overreliance on AI, physician shortages, &amp; Medicare challenges.#HSSRheum

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HSS Physician-in-Chief@HSS_PIC · Jun 13

Dr. Jessica Gordon reported on serum type 1 interferon score being able to identify patients with high disease activity and worse prognosis and overall survival. #HSSRheum pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40179922/

HSS_PIC's tweet card. National Scleroderma Foundation, National Institutes of Health National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Rheumatic Disease Research Core Centers, National Institute of...

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