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Ekemini Ogbu MD MSc

@PRheumdoc

Pediatric rheumatologist, child advocate, lupus researcher. Views are my own

 Cincinnati, OH
Joined September 2021
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Healio Rheumatology@HealioRheum8 Dec 2025
📢 “We still have much to learn about risk factors of #neuropsychiatric disease in childhood-onset #lupus,” said Dr. Ekemini Ogbu @PRheumdoc.   Read the full story from #ACR25 @HealioRheum 👇 healio.com/news/rheumatology…
Prior mental health diagnosis may predict neuropsychiatric outcomes in childhood lupus

Prior mental health diagnosis may predict neuropsychiatric outcomes in childhood lupus

CHICAGO — A previous diagnosis of a mental health disorder may predict neuropsychiatric complications in children with systemic lupus erythematosus, according to data presented at ACR Convergence...

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"The more you learn and know about the world, the more mysterious it gets." Craig Mello speaks...

"The more you learn and know about the world, the more mysterious it gets." Craig Mello speaks...

"The more you learn and know about the world, the more mysterious it gets." Craig Mello speaks about the mystery of our world. He was awarded the 2006 medicine prize for discoveries of RNA interfer...

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PAFLAR AFRICA@paflar23 May 2025
Smiles, connections, and conversations at the 5th PAFLAR Congress. Join the PAFLAR community as a paid-up member today and enjoy exclusive discounts for future congresses. Click here to sign up as a PAFLAR member: membership.paflar.org/login/ #PAFLARCommunity #StrongerTogether
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#pedsresidency #pedslife #acr25 | American College of Rheumatology

Deadline approaching to apply for the Pediatric Rheumatology Residents Program during ACR Convergence 2025, October 24-29, in Chicago. Applications due by May 28 at noon ET → https://acr.tw/3q4j2eJ...

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Inviting all interested pediatric residents to apply for this ACR program linkedin.com/posts/american-…
#pedsresidency #pedslife #acr25 | American College of Rheumatology

#pedsresidency #pedslife #acr25 | American College of Rheumatology

Calling pediatric residents! The ACR’s Pediatric Rheumatology Residents Program is now accepting applications to learn about the subspecialty at ACR Convergence 2025 via this unique scholarship...

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Let’s put on purple to raise awareness on World Lupus Day. ACR fights lupus! 💜 #ACRFightsLupus #POP #PutOnPurple #WorldLupusDay #MakeLupusVisible @LupusInitiative
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Lupus 2025@LupusCongress10 May 2025
🌍 May 10 is #WorldLupusDay — a moment to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and support those living with lupus. Join us later this month at #LUPUS2025 in Toronto to advance the science and care behind this complex disease. 💜 #LupusAwareness
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Today is #WorldLupusDay, a day dedicated to raising awareness about lupus - a serious and potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease affecting millions worldwide. While progress in research and treatment is ongoing, continued efforts are crucial for advancing care and finding a cure. Join us in spreading awareness by educating your peers, supporting those affected, and wearing purple today and throughout #LupusAwarenessMonth.
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ambarro@ambarro6 May 2025
Replying to @AugustDesch
@AugustDesch TY for listening to the concerns of those with rheumatic disease on behalf of @WarrenDavidson. #Act4Arthritis @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc
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ambarro@ambarro6 May 2025
TY to Maxe with @RepBeatty for meeting with us and sharing our concerns regarding PBMs, research funding, and Medicaid. #Act4Arthritis @ACRheumDC @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc
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ambarro@ambarro6 May 2025
Replying to @berniemoreno
@berniemoreno thank you for addressing our concerns about PBMs, NIH funding and Medicare for those with arthritis. #Act4Arthritis @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc @ACRheumDC
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ambarro@ambarro6 May 2025
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@SenJonHusted TY for talking with us about PBMs and how they affect those with rheumatic diseases. #Act4Arthritis @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc @ACRheumDC
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Spent the day at the hill today advocating for care for patients with rheumatic diseases and for research with a strong advocacy team. Thank you @ACRheum #kidsgetarthritistoo @CincyChildrens
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I spent the day advocating for arthritis with three of the best advocates with @ACRheumDC. Thank you @ExuberantExudat @PRheumdoc and Dr. Hermine Brunner for your expertise and compassion for your patients. #Act4Arthritis
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Tess Murray@ExuberantExudat6 May 2025
Appreciate the discussion of PBM transparency with @berniemoreno this morning! #Act4Arthritis @PRheumdoc @ambarro
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Tess Murray@ExuberantExudat6 May 2025
Thanks @ChrisBDalton from the office of @RepGregLandsman for meeting with us this morning! We appreciate the support for vital research funding for children’s hospitals and opposing Medicaid cuts that threaten kids’ care. #Act4Arthritis @PRheumdoc @ambarro
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Tess Murray@ExuberantExudat6 May 2025
Very excited to represent @ACRheum on Capital Hill today asking our reps to support PBM transparency, NIH funding, and reverse cuts to Medicare! Here with Michael from Senator Husted’s office and @PRheumdoc @ambarro & Dr. Hermine Brunner #Act4Arthritis
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More than half of pediatric rheumatology fellowship slots unfilled on Match Day 2024 healio.com/news/rheumatology…
More than half of pediatric rheumatology fellowship slots unfilled on Match Day 2024

More than half of pediatric rheumatology fellowship slots unfilled on Match Day 2024

Only 49.1% of available pediatric rheumatology fellowship slots were filled for 2025 on this year’s Match Day, representing a sharper drop-off for the specialty after years of trickling declines....

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2024 Rheumatology Fellowship Match Day Results the-rheumatologist.org/artic…

2024 Rheumatology Fellowship Match Day Results - The Rheumatologist

Match Day Results Highlight Continued Interest in Adult Rheumatology & Sharp Declines in Pediatric Rheumatology  The ACR applauds another successful recruitment season for rheumatology and welcomes...

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CARRA@carrainc25 Nov 2024
🤩This was an all-star panel at #ACR24 on cultural humility for doctors. It featured the first pediatric speaker at ACR - the amazing Miah Andrade -and her mom @CaringForLupus. @SHILOHKANTZ shared her family's heartbreaking journey to access care in a state without a #pedsrheum.
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Sheila Angeles-Han@STHanMD28 Oct 2024
Calling all early-career researchers! The @CureArthritis 2025 grants are open for applications on Nov 4. From Psoriatic Arthritis to Pediatric Rheumatology, these grants fund game-changing research. Apply today: CureArthritis.org/Research-G… #ArthritisResearch #Rheumatology #pedsrheum
Arthritis Research Grants | Arthritis National Research Foundation

Arthritis Research Grants | Arthritis National Research Foundation

The Arthritis National Research Foundation provides arthritis research grants for research scientists. If you're looking for arthritis research grants see the options here.

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