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Read ArticleDr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal articles from the past week on RheumNow.com.This week’s rants include the microbiome, PsA treatment choices and fishing for P-values in research.
JAMA metaanalysis of psoriasis pts (40 RCTs, 21 438 pts) Rx w/ biologics: a >=90% PASI (skin) response was less likely with older age, prior biologics, higher BMI, and smoking https://t.co/v5EpOpYVYt https://t.co/wXTXP76Emu
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Hand-Held Imaging Could Transform Arthritis Care
A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for… https://t.co/YSCfoWCXpr https://t.co/du6cruFfRQ
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RheumNow Live 2025: Redefining Rheumatology Practice
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Welcome to RheumNow Live 2025, where the brightest minds in rheumatology converge to push the boundaries of what's possible. This year's conference is set to be our most… https://t.co/9FwdR1fQoC https://t.co/v1j8tQE7S6
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2023 EULAR Recommendations on Management of Fatigue
A 2023 EULAR task force has made recommendations to the approach and management of fatigue in patients with inflammatory rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (I-RMDs).
https://t.co/t74IKmead2 https://t.co/imoJ5DbaYe
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VASCULTIS Literature analysis shows most frequent citations, research centers and reveals the top 3 vasculitis topics to be:
1. Immune checkpoint inhibitors
2. GPA/Wegener's granulomatosis
3. SLE - lupus vasculopathy
https://t.co/FS2cuv9gt4 https://t.co/ziI4sfexrm
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Risk of Uveitis with Spondyloarthritis
A retrospective registry study shows that uveitis may be seen in 10% with the diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) but becomes more common (47%) over the next 30 years of disease. The good news is that biologic therapy can significantly lower the risk of uveitis in (SpA).
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Long Term Antibiotics Increase Risk of RA
JAMA has published a population-based retrospective cohort study showing a possible association between the long-term use of antibiotics and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Using MRI to Evaluate Knee Pain
Interim results from a randomized trial show that middle-aged patients with knee pain and suspected meniscal tears can benefit from MRI scans even in relatively simple cases.
https://t.co/xAVA07LcqD https://t.co/YRrZgiMQjs
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A review of two physician case reports. These cases are patients who presented with severe active manifestations of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or microscopic polyangiitis (MPA). https://t.co/Gm9RE0IEJr https://t.co/YbUjBYE016
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A randomized, controlled study of whole-body electromyostimulation (strength training) in 72 overweight symptomatic knee OA pts Rx w/ usual care vs WB-EMS (3x q 14d) for 7 mos. WB-EMS had signif improved knee pain (KOOS),(-9.0 points, p 0.004) & function https://t.co/UWs3YgYB9F https://t.co/odwsd4AuCh
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Medscapes Diagnostic evaluation of inflammatory myositis patients
Labs
Imaging
EMG/NCV
Muscle Bx
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Medical Expenditure Panel Survey study (2018 to 2020) identified 4.27 million adults with RA and found significantly higher (mean $3,382) health care expenditures, particularly prescription medication costs, and was associated with suboptimal quality of life… https://t.co/87os1PWT2F https://t.co/znmkucBIdE
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Korean population study shows RA was linked to a higher migraine risk, regardless of seropositivity. Comparison of 42,644 RA vs 213,370 controls - found higher risk of migraine (adj HR 1.21; 1.17–1.26). https://t.co/i3ggZ356Qh https://t.co/jveLGUZk4i
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Hand-Held Imaging Could Transform Arthritis Care
EurekAlert!
A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.
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Taiwan claims data study compared (2003-2013) 30,911 newly diagnosed #AS pts to 309,110 controls found significantly higher risk of motor vehicle accidents w/ injuries in AS, esp. 2yrs after Dx (IRR 2.0) https://t.co/Ca0LN675oj https://t.co/UKQMgQYMAL
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Full read review of Pathogenic autoantibodies in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies: antisynthetase autoAbs, TIF1, MDA5, SRP, HMGCR, TRIM72, cN1A, FHL1, eIF3 autoantibodies and more https://t.co/DSov27xdrT https://t.co/58wKHGMneH
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Study of oral microbiota & psoriasis (72 PSO vs 16 healthy controls) - 16S rRNA gene sequencing of saliva found (in PSO) signif incrCapnocytandophaga, Campylobacter, Acetobacter, but decr Bacteroides, Muribaculaceae. PSA pts incr Aggregatibacter, but decr Prevotella… https://t.co/GukbWkl1Gz https://t.co/HgLcD6bP2I
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ASAS Imaging Recommendations for Suspected Spondyloarthritis
ASAS (Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society) has convened specialized task force to guide imaging request on patients with suspected/known axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
https://t.co/C95jGH2LLK https://t.co/FSYrtqDNn1
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Declining Menopausal Hormone Therapy in Postmenopausal Women
A two decade cross-sectional population study has shown a marked downward trend in menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), with an over 80% reduction, especially in women aged 52 - 65 years.
https://t.co/yKPGTOAFvQ https://t.co/72etpOVrSO
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JAMA Patient Education Page - Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis accounts for more than 1 million US clinic visits per year. People at risk include obesity, jobs w/ prolonged standing https://t.co/uijbcbQ0sz https://t.co/VISMU3UxKF
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A review of two physician case reports. These cases are patients who presented with severe active manifestations of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) or microscopic polyangiitis (MPA).
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