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This year at ACR24, the RheumNow faculty and reporters were prolific, generating >800 Tweets, 56 written articles, 117 Videos and 28 podcasts – all in 4 days! You can best review and learn ACR24 by A) Rheumatology Roundup; b) Topic Panel videos; and c) Topic podcasts.Read Article
Chikungunya marches on, at a cost
A recent article from BMC Global Health suggests that between 2011 and 2020, the mosquito-borne disease chikungunya, has disabled millions and likely amassed close to $50 billion in healthcare and disability-related costs in 110 countries.
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ICYMI: SELECT-GCA suggests JAKis may be the new kid on the block
Clinicians treating giant cell arteritis (GCA) have long had to contend with a disappointingly limited selection of drugs from which to select. A new group of drugs is finally showing promise in the treatment of GCA.
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Infertility linked to post-childbrith onset of systemic autoimmune disease
Women who experience infertility but do not use fertility treatments have a higher risk of developing a group of conditions called systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) in the nine years after a… https://t.co/NJf44KJ2Hc https://t.co/W4rhsDHoqB
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BMJ has published an extensive, full read review of the Advances in the management of psoriatic arthritis in adults - by Drs. Gladman and Kharouf, (great read and reference!) https://t.co/4Bz3Vq93jH https://t.co/ZhwKZ4XmNy
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JAMA FULL READ review and overview of Axial Spondyloarthritis by Drs. Deodhar & Bittar
- Dx often delayed 6-8 yrs
- Sensitivity/Specificity of: HLA-B27 (50%/90%), CRP (35%/91%), Xray sacroiliitis (66%/68%) or MRI (78%/88%). Great tables, figs, Xrays &Reference!… https://t.co/UbqVOr2iDx https://t.co/Ye5mYcbYX2
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Fibroblastic Rheumatism - JAMA Case: 50yoM w/ 3 yr hx of periarticular nodules, symmetric polyarthralgia at B/L PIPs. These were painful with manipulation or minor trauma. Labs negative. https://t.co/dWvBjXgAIh https://t.co/YWmdqJrijf
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Primary Hypophosphatemia (HYPOPH) - Japan study 50,136 adults w/ 424,434 alk phosphatase (ALP) tests. Persistent HYPOPH seen in 0.54% (273) due to cancer(30%), steroids(21%), DMARDs (16%). Unexplained HYPOPH had pain, muscle weakness, fatigue & could have primary HYPOPH… https://t.co/kGPSXSYEZI https://t.co/RtwSRnzeU0
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Another Stelara (Ustekinumab) biosimilar was FDA approved on 12/1 -- called Yesintek for the treatment of Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriasis & PsA. This makes 6 FDA approved biosimilars for ustekinumab.https://t.co/SMKx1LnBB1 https://t.co/96u5YuvyIf
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Ozempic will change rheumatology @drdavidliew
Ozempic is everywhere. Even all the way in Australia, where we have highly constrained supply that makes headlines and substantial limits on direct-to-consumer advertising, somehow I know the jingle from the American ad for Ozempic.… https://t.co/4gujykjDCa https://t.co/RLG1vA57kC
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ICYMI: Evaluation of Bimekizumab in PsA
Bimekizumab (BKZ) is a monoclonal IgG1 antibody that selectively inhibits interleukin (IL)‑17A and F. There have been more updates on the 2 year data on BKZ at #ACR24, and this is a summary of four studies being presented this year at ACR24.
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Novel TYK2 inhibitor Zasocitinib
Interest in tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2), a member of the JAK family, is growing following the success of JAK inhibitors in treating rheumatic diseases. TYK2 is crucial for immune activation but has minimal involvement in metabolic and hematopoietic… https://t.co/KbHcgSIohv https://t.co/0g8X4zrq4X
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ACR24 JAK TYK Topic Panel
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FDA has granted Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPDD) to a new proprietary investigational drug, 101-PCG-005, a type IA prodrug of dexamethasone targetsing CD206+ macrophages. The intended use is in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) or Still's disease .… https://t.co/ErNWlva9Nd https://t.co/gc8cPNs3H1
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Inebilizumab for Treatment of IgG4-Related Disease
Inebilizumab is a monoclonal antibody that depletes CD19+ B cells and has been studied in adults with IgG4-related disease. In a phase 3, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, it reduced IgG4-related disease… https://t.co/7PAmCn9O2I https://t.co/NmNA1p6GmI
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Phase 2b Study of Ianalumab in Sjögren's
A 52-week has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of ianalumab, a dual B cell depleter) in patients with active Sjögren's disease (SjD).
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ICYMI: Improving the Value of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology Care
MSUS has emerged as a powerful asset in rheumatology, providing a real-time, non-invasive, and cost-effective solution for diagnosing and managing inflammatory arthritis conditions such as RA and PsA.… https://t.co/94i7NZGSJH https://t.co/XiSLNaLuf9
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Infertility linked to post-childbrith onset of systemic autoimmune disease
EurekAlert!
Women who experience infertility but do not use fertility treatments have a higher risk of developing a group of conditions called systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD) in the nine years after a naturally conceived birth compared to women without fertility problems.
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Challenge in Measuring Cutaneous Lupus Activity and Severity
JAMA Dermatology features a discussion by Drs. McMichael and Frey on measuring lupus skin disease in clinical trials and practice using the validated Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus Disease Area and Severity Index (CLASI).
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Will the Robots Save Ultrasound?
Ultrasound has a lot going for it in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It is free of ionizing radiation, yet can deliver helpful insights to the bedside, educating our patients along the way. As we seek to prognosticate more and… https://t.co/2JL2be3RMj https://t.co/4oQy6gcQVS
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JAMA Images in Dermatology - Palmar Fasciitis and Polyarthritis Syndrome -- 50yoM w/ 6 mo. hx of hand/finger swelling, stiffness, thickening, and erythema, impairing mobility. Also found to have hepato-/splenomegaly, WBC 151K, LDH 889; abnl BM Bx. Pt dx w/ palmar fasciitis & CML… https://t.co/1Z9Oz0sRa7 https://t.co/HRSJcv4lzZ
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