David Felson

clinical researcher at Boston University who runs the BU Clinical Research Training Program and is a prominent researcher studying arthritis esp osteoarthritis.

[David Felson @david_felson]

Intraarticular steroids, one of our most effective OA treatments is no more dangerous to joints than hyaluronic acid injections!

[David Felson @david_felson]

Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis with use of Intra‐articular Corticosteroids vs. Hyaluronic Acid https://t.co/WeBAIxDVWp

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Next one on ra biological to treat osteoarthritis: reasons for hope. July 22 at noon EST. Sign up!

[Arthritis Foundation @ArthritisFdn]

We recently kicked off a new forum series with leading research experts across the globe. These forums discuss the future of OA research and improving patient outcomes. Learn more and watch the first in the series, “Does Strong Muscle Matter in OA?” https://t.co/C0qG8W3bJD

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Effect of Biomechanical Footwear on Knee Pain in People With Knee Osteoarthritis . Paper shows impressive efficacy of this new approach to treatment. https://t.co/GXBTNSO7nI

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Nature will include reviewer comments and author responses in its published papers (if reviewer agrees). Good move for science transparency!

[JAMA @JAMA_current]

Discussions about reproducibility and replication have primarily focused on traditional statistical models and results from RCTs but can and should apply equally to machine learning studies. https://t.co/fIJZ3tfYE2

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New meta-analysis of IL inhibitor trials shows not only increased infection risk but increased cancer risk too. Definitely concerning but need more data. https://t.co/9pAkyL6Cjk

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Fitbit flex overestimates activity. Perhaps other wearables won’t. Valuable study!

[ACR_Journals @ACR_Journals]

From the January issue of ACR Open Rheumatology: 

Comparison of Physical Activity Measures Derived From the Fitbit Flex and the ActiGraph GT3X+ in an Employee Population With Chronic Knee Symptoms

https://t.co/eaK8MrhZxE

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@ACRheum @Tuhina_Neogi Well done guidelines that should inform practice. Congrats to Dr. Neogi @Tuhina_Neogi

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Thanks to @kristinadzara and @BU_CREST for teaching me how to use Twitter in #acmed

[David Felson @david_felson]

Important new OA trial results @ EULAR meetings showing efficacy of APOS shoe and ODRA knee brace