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Childhood lupus (cSLE) is a rare multisystem disorder with significant associated morbidity, but evidence-based guidelines are sparse, and as such management is often based on clinical expertise.
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RA: update for women of child bearing potential (and men!)
Fertility in the context of RMDs is a daily concern for a lot of rheumatologists and patients.
EULAR this year proposed new fertility data, especially in Rheumatoid Arthritis, along with an update of the EULAR points to consider for use of antirheumatic drugs in reproduction, pregnancy and lactation.
A Step Closer to Identifying Phenotypes of RA ILD
Dr. Mrinalini Dey discusses abstract OP0202 presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
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JAK Inhibitors for New Indications
Dr. Janet Pope discusses new indications for JAK inhibitors, reporting from Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
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EULAR 2024: Wednesday’s Topic Panel (RA) with RheumNow https://t.co/j83v8JeTXh
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Transition from Psoriasis to PsA: Can we Prevent It?
Dr. Aurelie Najm discusses abstract OP0010 presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
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Top 3 Messages About JAK Inhibitor Safety
Dr. Janet Pope discusses a debate she participated in at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria, and her top three messages regarding JAKi safety.
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When patients say their joints are swollen, what does it mean?
Easy to dismiss it as a symptom, but this clinically suspect arthralgia cohort from Leiden shows:
- some correlation w/ MRI/USS findings
- predicts RA development
- still worthwhile!
#EULAR2024 POS0609 @drdavidliew https://t.co/cRl5ow1emE
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ComOA- a cohort study from 3.4 million, 4 countries looked at OA (n=845K) & comorbidities. Tops were LBP (44%), HTN, (34%), allergy (21%), cataract (16%), vertigo (14%), depression (13%), DM (13%). After OA Dx: Fm, RA, PMR OP0230 #EULAR2024 https://t.co/GMVCHSfyt0 https://t.co/KFlacpHfAX
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#POS0234 The effect of prophylactic Septrin in ANCA #vasculitis pts treated with RTX/CyC need further characterisation. Multicentre study in Korea showed protective effect on Serious Infection btw those treated vs not. Effect was seen in the 1st 3mths only
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Another proof (if needed) that controlling Dz Activity in RA is a very important preventive measure in RA!
179 pts
ILD newly developed 9.5%
progressed 12.3%
no change 74.9%
improved 4.5%
5.7% in the LDA group 28.0% non-LDA group (p=0.006)
#EULAR2024 POS0408 @AurelieRheumo https://t.co/lKUY32KFiX
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Impact of regulatory warning on JAK inhibitors
JAK inhibitors show promise for treating inflammatory rheumatic diseases, but ORAL surveillance 2022 found increased risk of MACE, cancer, and death.
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Is a Biomarker for Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes on the Horizon?
Pregnancy in lupus patients raises concerns due to potential complications like preeclampsia, eclampsia, and increased mortality rates for both mother and baby.
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Might Synovial Biopsy Predict Rheumatoid Treatment Responses?
Multi-modal analysis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) synovitis pathotypes enables more accurate choices of first line cDMARDs treatment, suggesting a predictive value to synovial biopsy.
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EULAR 2024: Tuesday’s Topic Panel (PSA) with RheumNow https://t.co/j4I1bC9ROD
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Does Telemonitoring in SpA Work?
Dr. Antoni Chan reports on abstract OP0120 from Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
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Pain in RA: Different Drugs for Different Mechanisms
Dr. Aurelie Najm reports from Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria, about abstracts OP0072 and OP0086.
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Do MRI changes at the Spine and SI Joints in Treatment of AxSpA Matter?
Dr. Eric Ruderman discusses abstracts OP0046 and POS0058 presented at Eular 2024 in Vienna, Austria.
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Matters of the heart: cardiovascular disease and mortality in RA
Patients with RA have up to 2x higher risk of coronary artery disease, plus increased atrial fibrillation and stroke risk.
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EULAR 2024 – Day 2 Report (A Difficult RA Day)
Day 2 at EULAR 2024 was a big poster day for many with several good sessions and oral presentations on Preventing RA, new vasculitis therapies and more.
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