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The RheumMadness podcast is part of a rheumatology learning initiative sponsored by the Rheumatology Research Foundation Clinician Scholar Educator (CSE) Award. Go to https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/ to learn more. RheumMadness is created by David Leverenz, MD, who is the recipient of the CSE award. Dr. Leverenz has also received grant funding from Pfizer for quality improvement work unrelated to RheumMadness.
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In this episode we dive into the teams in the Full Court Care Champions region of RheumMadness 2025! Links to the Full Court Care Champions Scouting Reports: Cost-effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy screening, by residents from the Lankenau Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency ProgramSteroid dose in lupus nephritis, by the Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) Adult Rheumatology Fellowship ProgramSGCAPS prediction tool, by the Medical College of Wisconsin Adult Rheuma...
This episode contains part 2 of our conversation with Michael Macklin, MD, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, about the Cytokine Crushers region of RheumMadness 2025.In this episode, we focus specifically on the TYK2 in SLE and Oral Anti-IL23 teams. Links to the Cytokine Crushers Scouting Reports:Oral anti-IL23, by collaborating Chicago area rheumatology fellowship programs (Loyola, Northwestern, and the University of Chicago)Long-term outcomes of anifr...
In this episode, we are joined by Michael Macklin, MD, PharmD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, to discuss the teams in the Cytokine Crushers region of RheumMadness 2025, the Innovation Invitational. This is part 1 of the conversation, where we go in depth about the long-term outcomes of anifrolumab in SLE study and give a primer about type 1/2 cytokines so you're ready to dig into the TYK2 in SLE and Oral Anti-IL23 studies. Join us again next week for part 2 of...
In this episode, we present the second part of our conversation with the authors of the scouting reports for the teams in the T'd Up T-cells region of RheumMadness 2025: the Innovation Invitational. Plus, we highlight Q&As from theMednet.org about the T'd Up T-Cells teams AND record an interview with Dr. Bill St. Clair, the first author of the phase 2 dazodalibep study. It's a long episode because there's so much content! Links to the Q&As from theMednet.org discussed in t...
In this episode, we dive in to the T'd Up T-cells region of RheumMadness 2025: the Innovation Invitational. This is the first of a two-part conversation with the authors of the scouting reports for the teams in this region. Check back next week to hear the rest of the conversation! To find the scouting reports and base articles discussed in this episode, head over to the scouting reports page of our website here: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/bracket-and-scouting-reports/ ...
Welcome back to RheumMadness, the place for everyone who is crazy about rheumatology to connect, collaborate, compete, and learn together. The podcast took a hiatus in 2024 (hence why there are no episodes labeled season 4), but we we are thrilled to announce that the podcast is back for 2025 and beyond. In this episode, we explain some changes to the RheumMadness format and get you ready to experience everything this season has to offer. Find out more on the RheumMadness website: ...
In this episode, we are joined by two Blue Ribbon Panel members (Dr. Julie Paik and Dr. Angus Worthing) to recap the results of RheumMadness 2023. Plus, we hear from Dr. Nina Couette to review all the RheumMadness-related content on theMednet.org.Find out more on the RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Intro/outro music: Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
For this episode, we invited anyone who wanted to join us for a live group discussion about the All Star Season. The result? Our first international guest on the podcast, two more fellow scouting report authors, and a ton of fun. Plus, hear Guy Katz make his picks (so you know who not to pick in the tournament), and hear a rundown of what we think the Blue Ribbon Panel might do. RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/ Intro/outro music: Cheery Mon...
In this episode, we discuss the right side of the bracket for RheumMadness 2023 with the scouting report authors. (Part 2 of 2)RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Intro/outro music:Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode, we discuss the right side of the bracket for RheumMadness 2023 with the scouting report authors. (Part 1 of 2)RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Intro/outro music:Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode, we discuss the left side of the bracket for RheumMadness 2023 with the scouting report authors. (Part 2 of 2)RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Intro/outro music:Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode, we discuss the left side of the bracket for RheumMadness 2023 with the scouting report authors. (Part 1 of 2)RheumMadness website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Intro/outro music:Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this podcast, we introduce the RheumMadness 2023 tournament and describe how to play.RheumMadness Website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness/Intro/outro music:Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode, we reflect on RheumMadness 2022 with members of our leadership team and a Blue Ribbon Panel member (Belinda Birnbaum). RheumMadness 2022 Post-Survey: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cMjmiMoQNP0XKGW Learn more about Vote-ER, a non-partisan organization that helps patients register to vote. https://vot-er.org/ RheumMadness Website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness Podcast Hosts: David Leverenz, Assistant Professor at DukeBelinda Birnbaum, Blue Ribb...
In this episode, we recap the first two rounds of RheumMadness 2022. We are joined by a Blue Ribbon Panelist (Iman Qaiser) who shares what it's been like to be on the panel. Hosts: David Leverenz, Assistant Professor at DukeIman Qaiser, Blue Ribbon Panelist and rheumatology fellow at LSU Health ShreveportGuy Katz, rheumatology fellow at MGHMichael Macklin, internal medicine resident at UPMCBen Kellog, internal medicine resident at Duke Subscribe to our newsletter at our website: ...
Everything you need to know about the RheumMadness tournament.Find the scouting reports and submit a bracket here:https://www.tourneytopia.com/rheummadness/tournamentIntro and Outro music:Cheery Monday by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-mondayLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
In this episode, we discuss the teams in the People region of the RheumMadness 2022 Tournament. Our DEI discussion topic is disparities in reproductive health care in rheumatology. Hosts: David Leverenz (Assistant Professor at Duke), Lauren He (resident at the University of Chicago), Cuoghi Edens (Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Chicago), Catherine Sims (Fellow at Duke), and Stacy Bagrova (Fellow at USF). Subscribe to our newsletter at our website: https...
In this episode, we discuss the teams in the Machines region of the RheumMadness 2022 Tournament. Our DEI discussion topic is disparities in pediatric rheumatology. Hosts: David Leverenz (Assistant Professor at Duke), Malki Peskin (pediatric rheumatology fellow at Montefiore), Sean Carter (fellow at MUSC), Perry Fuchs (fellow at Cleveland Clinic), Akrithi Garren (Assistant Professor at Georgetown/Medstar), Lisa Criscione-Schreiber (Professor at Duke) Subscribe to our newsletter at our webs...
In this episode, we discuss the teams in the Animal House region of the 2022 RheumMadness Tournament. Our DEI discussion topic is disparities in osteoarthritis and gout. Hosts: David Leverenz (Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke), Ben Kellog (resident at Duke), Melissa Defoe (fellow at UTSW), Nagendra Pokala (fellow at UTSW), Evan Dombrosky (fellow at VCU), Khiem Vu (fellow at Wake Forest), and Jesse Reisner (fellow at Ohio State). Learn more about RheumMadness by visiting our website: ...
In this episode, we discuss the teams in the Cells region of the 2022 RheumMadness Tournament. Our DEI discussion topic is increasing diversity in rheumatology clinical trials. Hosts: David Leverenz (Assistant Professor of Medicine at Duke), Guy Katz (Fellow at MGH), Michael Macklin (Resident at UPMC), Michael Cunningham (Fellow at UNC) Learn more about RheumMadness by visiting our website: https://sites.duke.edu/rheummadness References: Anti-NET antibodies: Zuo Y, Yalavarthi S, Gockman K...
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