
Una Makris
@unamakris
Rheumatologist, #Aging research. Dallas VA #hsrd #UTSW. Improving outcomes most relevant to older adults w #mskpain #GeriRheum
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https://profiles.utsouthwestern.edu/profile/132023/una-makris.html 01-07-2014 03:21:05
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⚡️ Exercise + immunotherapy? This study shows the feasibility of a remote, personalized exercise program for patients on ICIs, with 81% adherence and significant improvements in QoL, emotional symptoms, and side effects. #Immunotherapy #ExerciseOncology Paulo G Bergerot


Incredibly grateful to collaborate on this The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute #VOICE trial with #pain #pragmatic trial leaders #ErinKrebs #WillBecker #Karen Seal. I was lucky to lead a team of incredibly talented PCPs, clinical psychologists and PharmDs. VA North Texas Health Care System UTSW Internal Medicine JAMA Internal Medicine




"Danson says he was intrigued by what “A Man on the Inside” attempts to unpack: that older people still have plenty more to contribute to the world and derive a better quality of life through such a sense of belonging." Times of San Diego timesofsandiego.com/opinion/2024/1… #ReframeAging



Aging can present new challenges for joint health, but arthritis and other conditions aren’t inevitable. Rheumatologist Una Makris explains the benefits of incorporating aging guidelines into rheumatology care for improved overall health. bit.ly/4h640dg #PatientCare



Such an important topic from Una Makris . The intersection of aging with our rheumatic disease processes is a crucial area. Dr. John Cush @RNL2025


Are your patients aging with RA, or are they diagnosed with Late Onset RA (LORA)? -LORA pts tend to present acutely -High inflammatory markers~PMR Like -Seronegative/Decreased titers of RF/CCP Una Makris #RNL2025 Dr. John Cush



"Guard against 'good enough.'"- Una Makris asks us to check our bias and not assume at a certain age you can only do certain things. Ask the patient to understand their activities/limitations and desires to base your treatment decision #RNL2025 @rheumnow


Cutting #indirectcosts from NIH will lead to an immediate loss of $63M in life saving medical research funding to UTSW Science alone. Senator John Cornyn and Beth Van Duyne please consider the massive impact this will have on your constituents, and the biomedical economy of your district

Speaking to our Rheumatology community about geriatrics concepts we can integrate into our care to improve outcomes for older adults with rheumatic disease. Thank you to this engaged audience early Sat morning 🙌🙌 #RNL2025 Dr. John Cush Credit to #gerirheum for moving us forward.


Of >105,000 participants with 30-year follow-up, only 9.3% achieved healthy aging (age 70, w/o any chronic diseases). Their diet was significantly associated with this outcome🧵 Nature Medicine
