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The Wider Implications of Dactylitis

Jack Cush, MD

Dactylitis, AKA the "sausage digit", is a hallmark of psoriatic arthritis (PsA), but as Possemato and colleagues point out, it is fundamentally a clinical sign, and not a diagnosis. This review article discusses the wider implications of dactylitis in rheumatology and medicine underscores the diagnostic and prognostic significance of this manifestation.

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ICYMI: VEXAS Syndrome - A Review

Jack Cush, MD

Beck et al has published a review of the VEXAS syndrome in The Lancet, focusing on the pathogenesis, spectrum, and treatment strategies.

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2026 Guidelines for the Treatment of Axial Spondyloarthritis

ACR

New and updated clinical guidelines released today provide comprehensive, evidence-based recommendations for the management of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) for both adults and children.

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B CELL DEPLETION

B cell Targeting in SLE

MedPage Today

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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EULAR 2026 Rheumatology RoundUp

Jack Cush, MD

It’s time for Rheumatology RoundUp from EULAR 2026 from London, UK. Drs. Artie Kavanaugh and Jack Cush review their choice presentations from the meeting, offering their perspectives on impact and applicability.

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Synovio-entheseal inflammation and the tipping point from PsO to PsA

Antoni Chan, MD, PhD

Psoriatic arthritis develops in approximately 20 to 30 per cent of patients with psoriasis, yet predicting which patients will make the transition and when, has remained one of the most clinically challenging questions in rheumatology. A study presented at EULAR 2026 provides the most granular ultrasound characterisation yet of the journey from psoriasis, through subclinical disease, to early clinical PsA. The study identifies the specific imaging features that distinguish patients whose arthralgia is progressing toward arthritis from those who remain stable.

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Biologic Class Determines PsA Risk in Psoriasis

Nelly Ziade

At EULAR 2026, Dr Nikolaos Kougkas presented data from a unique real-world cohort built within joint dermatology–rheumatology university centers, following 394 patients with psoriasis on bDMARDs for up to 17 years. We sat down with Dr Kougkas to unpack the methodology, challenge the results, and draw out the clinical implications for everyday practice.

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Count Your Telangiectasias (5.29.2026)

Jack Cush, MD

Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and missed quiz questions.

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BE BOLD Week 16 data - Bimekizumab vs. Risankizumab in PsA

Jack Cush, MD

UCB has released the Week 16 results from BE BOLD trial that will be presented at EULAR 2026 in London on Saturday, June 6.

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Guidelines to Spot Cancer in High Risk Dermatomyositis International guidelines can help identify dermatomyositis patients with a particularly high risk for cancer, according to a retrospective single-center U.S. study. https://t.co/h4jFi2Ph1M https://t.co/BueumKCYHY

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RT @yuz6yusof #EULAR2026 OP0337 In double blind LTE WILLOW study, cutaneous efficacy (change in CLASI, CLASI 70/50) was maintained in Enpatoran, TLR 7/8-i by WK48. Those switched from PBO to ENP at WK24 also showed equal efficacy to ENP-ENP group. Promising treatment for #CLE

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DERM on RheumNow (June 2026) The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a collection of Citations and Content curated for dermatologists – addressing Psoriasis, PsA, CLE, vasculitis, HS, other CTD skin disorders. dermatology drugs, biologics, JAKs - their use, efficacy and side effects. https://t.co/vy4BAx8Lnq
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Risk of Psoriasis is increased 19% by long-term exposure to Particulate Matter (PM2.5 & PM10; adjHR 1.19), while short-term exposure increases risk of psoriasis exacerbation (adjusted OR 1.03). Stronger in younger, urban, lower SES, ever-smokers, & comorbid allergies https://t.co/pd6S13RG1B
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#OP0337 In 48-week WILLOW🌳 LTE, oral TLR7/8 inhibitor enpatoran showed sustained improvements in cutaneous lupus activity with high CLASI-50/70 response rates and consistent safety profile across doses. Encouraging long-term data for CLE/SLE skin disease. #EULAR2026 @RheumNow https://t.co/6y0HjaTMqh

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Prof. Wittmann discusses the current tx for CLE using a stepwise approach. Smoking is a challenge in D2T skin #lupus due to data showing that smoking reduces efficacy of antimalarials & worsens dse act & damage. Advocate for smoking cessation! @Rheumnow #EULAR2026 https://t.co/pEWLJAkBAJ

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Brand new #MOA in #Rx of #skin #lupus! #Litifilimab - acts on #dendritic cells ⬇️decreases #chemokines & #cytokines +RCT in #cutaneous features of lupus N=93 2:1 randomized #liti v #pbo Rapid onset <4wks HIgh #CLASI response #EULARbest #EULAR226 @RheumNow @eular_org POS438 https://t.co/TXqggO1jCU

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Interesting pilot study using line-field confocal OCT for CLE The “virtual biopsy” identified distinct layer-specific patterns across diff CLE subtypes including distinctions bet ACLE & rosacea (dil. vessels, demodex mites, periannexal infil) AbsOP099 @RheumNow #EULAR2026 https://t.co/yQSc6u4oYV

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DERM on RheumNow PODCAST (May 2026) The Derm on RheumNow podcast is a collection of Citations and Content curated for dermatologists – addressing Psoriasis, PsA, CLE, vasculitis, HS, and other CTD skin disorders. Dermatology drugs, biologics, JAKs - their use, efficacy, and https://t.co/0AEAxadBFT
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Count Your Telangiectasias (5.29.2026) Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news, journal articles and missed quiz questions. https://t.co/KDXijQMdfr https://t.co/2Vi3MKZZbk

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Retrospective Intl SSc study of MD & PT telangiectasia counts (TC) (0, 1–6, 7–15 or > 15) of face, forearms & hands. High TC correlated w/ PAH (AUC 0.824–0.875) & digital ulcers. Moderate agreement betw MD & Pt for face & forearms TC (kappa 0.648 & 0.605, p< 0.001) https://t.co/k7tVeJFeCi
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