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Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
Our Joint Chat Rheum allows youth and young adults with rheumatic disease to connect through monthly Zoom sessions led by Take a Pain Check ambassadors and executives. Join us for engaging discussions, Q&A, and more.
#Takeapaincheck #JointChatRheum #Chronicillness #Chat
👏🏽 Congratulations to the 2024 CARRA Abstract Award winners! The awards were presented at CARRA’s Annual Scientific Meeting. Thank you to all of our members who are working to advance research in pediatric rheumatic disease, and congrats to this year’s winner! 🙌
#pedsrheum
Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
Replying to @ChildrensAL
@childrensal #LightItBlue for #WORDday #WorldYOuthwithRheumaticDiseaseDay in coordination with @takeapaincheck
Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
⏰It's almost time...for there 2024 @carrainc Annual Meeting!
The agenda for this #pedsrheum research org is 🔥🔥🔥
So excited to hear talks on optimizing registry data use & the latest #pedsrheum clinical & translational research (while always staying patient-centered)!
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Replying to @AimeeHersh
@AimeeHersh and I presenting initial work of our PLUS (Pediatric Lupus Understanding health Systems) Collaborative at the @Lupus21Century conference. @carrainc @ArthritisFdn #pediatriclupus
We showed a Treat to Target strategy for #pediatriclupus in #pedsrheum clinic is acceptable and appropriate to clinicians but will require implementation facilitation to increase feasibility. More work to come!
Additional coauthors: @sandy_burnham @livie_huie Dr Julia Harris Dr Jennifer Huggins 🦋💜
Appreciate the highlight and appreciate all the help from my coauthors and mentors! More work to do to keep improving the outcomes for childhood #lupus
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Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
Excited to see this work led by @EmilySmitherman on cSLE patients with lupus nephritis in the @carrainc registry highlighted as the Editor's Choice Article!
- There is a large amount of variability in LN therapy across centers
-Male pts & older pts had worse short term outcomes
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Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
Pediatric rheumatology has been able to improve treatment and outcomes through collaboration.
Retweet if you are involved in a #PedsRheum #collaboration! 📣
#PRSYM2023 #synergy
Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
Our @uabpeds @ChildrensAL @UABRheum #PediatricRheumatology division is doing great things! And I like to brag about my team! #QuIRC @EmilySmitherman @livie_huie @JerkinsKim @JohnBridgesMD
Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
Overcoming Healthcare Disparity the-rheumatologist.org/artic… Humbling to present this information with colleagues @EmilySmitherman, Dr. Mileka Gilbert, @dr_esi, and @GottliebBeth. First step to improving is to understand the impact of disparities.
Thanks for the shout out @rheumdoctor ! Was so honored to give that talk
Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
#ACR22 social media talk, very meta
Come join the discussion today at 5p!
Experts at #ACR22 will look at applying QI methodology to reduce disparities in patient outcomes. Read a preview in ACR Convergence Today → acr.tw/3G5MlDp @emilysmitherman
Our #pedsrheum team presenting their excellent QI work at @ChildrensAL Safety and Quality Day 2022 @uabpeds
Including data on implementing the @_PRCOIN self-management assessment tool!
Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
That’s a wrap! Thank you @seattlechildren & @_PRCOIN for hosting a wonderful learning session! #PRCOINLearningSession
Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
The PCORI Strategic Plan’s redefined focus on improving health outcomes includes our commitment to addressing #healthequity and finding ways to further inclusivity in research and ensure quality, equitable, & respectful care for all people.
Learn more: pcori.me/3QDLOLy
Emily Smitherman, MD, MS retweeted
Changing the approach from the patients receiving expertise to being the expert in their life and how the illness impacts them. Paula Lozano from @actcenter_org at the 2022 Fall #prcoinlearningsession



























