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Putting IL17i into ‘focus’ for SpA-associated uveitis
The longest studied drug for uveitis in SpA has been monocolonal TNFi Abs. Reductions of acute anterior uveitis have been found with etanercept but less impressively than adalimumab, infliximab, and in my opinion less than golimumab and certolizumab pegol.
Other data have emerged for JAKi and IL17i, with respect to acute anterior uveitis.
Difficult-to-Manage AxSpA: Global Prevalence and Associated Factors
The concept of Difficult-to-Manage (D2M) axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a recent development, with the first expert consensus definition published by the Assessment of SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) earlier this year. This unified definition has stimulated a wave of new research globally, with multiple studies analysing D2M axSpA in diverse clinical cohorts.
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HLA-B27 Testing in Practice
Analysis of testing for human leukocyte antigen B27 (HLA-B27) in a teaching center shows HLA-B27 testing was frequently performed by rheumatologists and nonrheumatologists for a broad spectrum of indications and primarily as a screening test.
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Sacroiliitis is a rare adverse reaction of isotretinoin. Review of 67 pts finds median age 21 yrs, onset median 2.5 mos (0-24) post isotretinoin. Sxs: LBP 70%) & hip pain 45%. Dx by MRI (73%) w BME. Full recovery 81% isoretinoin D/C & NSAIDs (< 10% biologics)
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