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IL-18 is a proinflammatory cytokine involved in innate & adaptive immune responses. IL-18 is a key mediator in autoinflammatory diseases, MAS, Still’s disease. Serum IL-18 levels may be useful in diagnosis and monitoring of disease activity https://t.co/1SXlODZcXc https://t.co/xtauaMMMos

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Anakinra in Pericarditis: A Systematic Review (comprehensive, full read) -Options include steroids, colchicine, NSAIDs, pleuropericardial window, IL-1 inhibitors. ANAKINRA - 11 studies, 259 pts, all showing significant rapid resolution. https://t.co/i0LRp4E1tH https://t.co/lGLjJRB1G9

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Review of the Rheumatic causes of Pericarditis and their management. Causes: SLE, RA, MCTD, Myositis, EGPA, GPA, IgG4-rel Dz, FMF, TRAPS, CAPS, AOSD, JIA, Sarcoidosis, Kawasakis, GCA, Takayasu's https://t.co/MQmkUe4Yey https://t.co/FSfrznoeBe

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Review of the Rheumatic causes of Pericarditis and their management. Causes: SLE, RA, MCTD, Myositis, EGPA, GPA, IgG4-rel Dz, FMF, TRAPS, CAPS, AOSD, JIA, Sarcoidosis, Kawasakis, GCA, Takayasu's https://t.co/MQmkUe4Yey https://t.co/FSfrznoeBe

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Study of 172 febrile pts w skin rash + arthralgia; 112 Dx w/ #AOSD. Use of a "streamlined diagnostic process (looking @ neutrophilia, hyperferritinemia, high IL-18), shortened Dx time (2 vs 4 wks), earlier Dx and more remissions (85% vs 68%, p < 0.05) https://t.co/MSMq2XLeYA https://t.co/ECKkeVqTIW

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FROST study (First-line options sJIA Tx) - a prospective study to assess treatments in SJIA. 86% Rx w/ biologic (IL-1/IL-6 i) & 14% non-biologic Rx. oral GC used in 54% biologic & 90% of non-biologic. 1/2 non-biologic went onto biologics w/in 4 mos. https://t.co/8TMpEPgzOr https://t.co/N8laSs5rrZ

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Review of the Rheumatic causes of Pericarditis and their management. Causes: SLE, RA, MCTD, Myositis, EGPA, GPA, IgG4-rel Dz, FMF, TRAPS, CAPS, AOSD, JIA, Sarcoidosis, Kawasakis, GCA, Takayasu's https://t.co/h6zpTOIuyu https://t.co/Gy3Eaqz8sM

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Impressive free read and review of Neutrophils and Netosis in Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory disorders (Nature Reviews) from Kapland & Wigerblad at the NIH. https://t.co/w4cIwcQMkt https://t.co/ReA9xM2X4j

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ACR 2022 Appraisal, Praise & Critique (11.18.2022)

d Jack Cush, MD

It was great to be back at an ACR annual meeting, this one in Philadelphia - Philly was great. A walking town, rich in culture, history and good places to meet and mingle. 



I loved the city, but not the convention center (not easy to navigate). 

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Familial Mediterranean Fever mimics

d Md Yuzaiful Md Yusof, MRCP(UK), PhD

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an inherited autoinflammatory disease characterized by recurrent attacks of fever and acute inflammation of the membranes lining the abdomen, joints and lungs. These attacks are often short-lasting, around 1-3 days.

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ACR Best Abstracts - Day 3

d Jack Cush, MD

The last day was jammed with important reports and research including the late breaking abstracts. 



 

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#abst1679 #acr22 @rheumnow CARRA STOP-JIA early introduction of bDMARD beneficial in polyarticular JIA: in early combination of cDMARD+biologic group > pts able to achieve Clinical Remission& significantly longer T spent in CID& cJADAS10 ID during the 3 year study vs step up Rx https://t.co/xwQJnSeCNE
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#ACR22 Abstr#1830 Short attack of arthritis episode is common in Familial Mediterranean Fever. Other pointers? A cohort study in Turkey showed to consider FMF in pts with red mono-oligo arthritis in lower limbs & spondyloarthropathy. 20% were colchicine resistant @RheumNow https://t.co/JXGcgCrhPu
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#ACR22 Abstr#1839 "Doctor, I have fever & recurrent right-sided tummy pain, is it my appendix?" A case-control study in Turkey reported 16% of unindicated appendectomies prior to FMF diagnosis. This group had late diagnosis and associated with M694V homozygous mutation @RheumNow https://t.co/QtxjuHDXYC
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Out work showing JIA pts with sharp decline in needing TKAs, however increased TKA utilizations for tumors!! We are treating inflammatory arthritis better over timein the pediatric population...Natiowide data over 15 years! #ACR22 @Rheumnow abst# 0843 https://t.co/inw41Y1o9r

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Moura et al. 22 case series of VEXAS. Lung involvement common, Symptoms in 95%. HRCT abnormal 73%. PFTs abnormal 20%. Changes non specific inflammatory parenchymal, steroid responsive. @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1569 https://t.co/E6vUnvxSdQ https://t.co/l4aEmpy8OX

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Ferrada @maferradastrong et al. HSCT in VEXAS. 20 evaluated. Indications refractory disease or haematologic abnormalities. Completed in 2, ongoing in 2. @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1568 https://t.co/01SeHQcIsh https://t.co/XCgz4cTQCJ

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Martín-Varillas et al. ADA vs certolizumab in Cystoid Macular Edema in Behcets. "Equally" effective here but 80% of the certolizumab patients were previously refractory to ADA. @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1567 https://t.co/ZKr38i2iA5 https://t.co/Jbtqlv9YAF

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Kayadibi et al. Venous halo sign in Behcets. 86% of Behcets thrombophlebitis vs 13% non-Behcets @RheumNow #ACR22 Abstr#1251 https://t.co/fnSDYhaFa0 https://t.co/luIZH9SHwW

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#ACR22 Abstr#1569 Lung complications are common in #VEXAS but what are the common radiologic findings? A cohort study in 22 men showed abnormalities were found in most patients but were non-specific. Most commonly parenchymal changes (73%) @RheumNow https://t.co/kjYSHON2yN
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