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

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

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

Can AI Predict Progression to RA? Dr. Jonathan Kay reports on abstract POS0967 at EULAR 2026 in London https://t.co/m8wvp93mTA https://t.co/ADZa9C4068

Do You Zoster Vaccinate? (6.19.2026) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal reports and best ways to review EULAR 2026. https://t.co/hOfXR39s3H https://t.co/X7skwKrCc3

Missed a session at EULAR 2026? No problem. The RheumNow Faculty Reporter team was on the ground covering the studies, debates, and breakthroughs that are shaping the future of rheumatology. From JAK safety and CAR-T therapies to advances in lupus, psoriatic arthritis, and ILD, https://t.co/YZ7oRNXfqU

Type 2 diabetes pts taking semaglutide have a 15% lower risk of fractures. Endocrine society abstract EHR study of 26K SEM vs controls. Previous studies have linked rapid weight loss to a greater risk of fractures https://t.co/7nRYST5fPX https://t.co/kJ9Y5gcXFD https://t.co/AD6iVfkK3w

Prospective study of 6 newly Dx RA pts starting MTX shows MTX causes a decline in T follicular helper (Tfh) cells and plasmablasts (@ wk 3 before clin response), selectively in responders but not nonresponders. MTX shifts cellular & gene expression towards a more physiological https://t.co/Q1M4vgN0aD

#TB Infection or reactivation is Psoriasis or Psoriatic Arthritis pts taking IL-23 inhibitors is rare, rare. Literature review showed 34 studies of IL-23i in PsO had no new TB, but 1 case of LTBI reactivation. In 8 IL-23i PsA studies there were NO new TB or LTBI reactivations https://t.co/NFIap7DSOr

Systematic review of live virus MMR in #JIA had 9 studies (743 pts) showing no flares, good safety & immunogenicity in short term, BUT incomplete or less durable protection in biologic-treated patients, especially for measles & rubella. 5-yrs post MMR, seroprotection was lower if https://t.co/JQhL9o1O4e

EULAR 2026: Updated Recommendations for Vaccination in Patients with Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases The 2026 EULAR vaccination recommendations, presented by Victoria Furer, were developed by a multinational 25-member task force that include rheumatologists, an https://t.co/AFnsmEYj41

Is there a path to precision medicine in #RA? Theres a substantial unmet need. Immunoengineering is possible thru nanotechnological delivery vectors, cellular therapeutics, & biomaterial scaffolds, with compelling preclinical and early clinical support. https://t.co/gL56EOlt7p https://t.co/IFSHOM8g7w