2026 Guidelines for the Treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis
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Read ArticleNew and updated clinical guidelines released today provide comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations for the management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) for both adults and children. The effort includes an update to the 2019 ACR/SAA/SPARTAN treatment guidelines focusing on adults, alongside a newly developed companion guideline focused specifically on juvenile axial spondyloarthritis.
Self-Directed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Is self-directed cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) when augmented with asynchronous, personalized feedback for chronic pain (CBT-CP) superior to clinician-delivered CBT-CP?
EULAR26: Pitfalls in Treat-to-Target
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Real-world or observational data from registries, claims datasets, or electronic health records can enable us to perform large-scale analyses.
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Redefining axial spondyloarthritis
An editorial in Lancet Rheumatology calls for "..reframing axSpA as a systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease with multiorgan involvement and substantial unmet need."
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U Maryland study found that 5-minutes of proximal intercessory prayer (PIP) — in-person prayer offered by a trained volunteer — significantly reduced pain and anxiety in primary care patients compared to a music control group. 180 pain pts (pain >4/10) w/ > 2 pt reductions at 2 & https://t.co/k4JiQvyC31
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Up to 80% of Brucellosis has MSK Sxs (half in the spine/SI). CDC reports in the USA 2010–2024 1,796 confirmed and probable cases - 61% reported travel (80% Intl travel). Most exposures consumed unpasteurized dairy products or undercooked meat 73%], 62% had animal contact and 40% https://t.co/Njpf71jwKd
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4-week, proof-of-concept, PBO-controlled RCT Rx 30 Depression pts w/ either PBO or tocilizumab. No improvement by day 14, but over time TCZ pts improved depressive Sxs & severity, fatigue, anxiety, & QOL. Remission seen in 54% vs 31%, favoring TCZ. https://t.co/FpdZJikf8C https://t.co/IaKP3JXARa
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Redefining axial spondyloarthritis
An editorial in Lancet Rheumatology calls for "..reframing axSpA as a systemic, autoimmune inflammatory disease with multiorgan involvement and substantial unmet need."
https://t.co/6uLv16aOcX https://t.co/a3NxMdnI9F
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RHEUMATOLOGIST POLL> ?How valuable is a Lupus Nephritis Indication when treating NON-RENAL lupus? Answer here>> https://t.co/K4aikzZRmY https://t.co/60wM3XJE8n
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No Fetal Risks with First Trimester NSAID Use
PLoS Medicine has published a population-based retrospective cohort study from the Southern Israeli Pregnancy Registry (siPREG) project showing that 1st trimester exposure to NSAIDs was not associated with major congenital https://t.co/ZVUOizbcdg
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B cell Targeting in SLE
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Prospects are growing that an approved, off-the-shelf drug can rescue patients with certain ultra-refractory autoimmune diseases, a pair of new reports suggest.
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2-Gene Blood Test for Kawasaki Disease in Febrile Children
JAMA Network Open has publshed that a simple 2-gene blood test may aid the earlier diagnosis of Kawasaki disease in children with febrile illnesses.
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Steroids in SpA? DBRPCT of 94 (nonPsA) SpA pts w/ peripheral arthritis (SJC ≥ 2) placebo or steroids (GC) (csDMARDs background allowed). 76% male, age 32 yrs, TJC 10, SJC 3.6. Wk 24 there was no signif diff betw groups for ACR 50, ACR70 or PSpARC outcomes. https://t.co/snJovW31Uk
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Retrospective study of 116 BL KOA (Kellgren–Lawrence I–II) pts rx w/ three PRP injx (n 58) or NSAIDs +/- IAhyaluronic acid (n 58). After 5 yrs there was no signif. difference in VAS, WOMAC, and SF-36, with both groups worsening. https://t.co/KDSMTvEl59 https://t.co/lgHOsppIU3
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Mentors & Mentees can do great things!!! https://t.co/gdf5laCuCm
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Chinese study of 341 RA pts, half managed post D/C w/ nurse led AI interactive platform vs usual care. @ 6 mos AI platform group had signif better outcomes - DAS28 (-0.77 vs -0.27), HAQ functional status, medication adherence (90 vs 80%), and pt satisfaction (96 vs 76%) https://t.co/SrDgUuAWB3
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Korean insurance claims study of 50 600 adults w/ newly dx #RA - Persistent low-income significantly increased mortality risk, especially if RA <65 yrs or rural residence; Sustained high-income status provided a protective effect across all age group https://t.co/OIhvz489Ar https://t.co/lYwgc2Ty3n
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JAMA Review on Low Back Pain
A comprehensive JAMA review synthesizes current evidence on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and treatment of nonspecific low back pain (nsLBP), drawing on 108 publications identified from a PubMed search (2005–2026) and the https://t.co/liEitQ2ACf
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Can AI Predict Progression to RA?
Dr. Jonathan Kay reports on abstract POS0967 at EULAR 2026 in London
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Do You Zoster Vaccinate? (6.19.2026)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and best ways to review EULAR 2026.
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Psoriatic arthritis and overweight or obesity
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Dr. Merola presenting the results from TOGETHER‑PsA, a phase 3b trial evaluating the concomitant use of an IL‑17A antagonist and an incretin receptor agonist in adults with psoriatic arthritis and overweight or obesity.
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