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What Lies Beneath: Understanding Nailfold Capillaroscopy
Capillaroscopy is a non-invasive imaging technique used for the in vivo assessment of the microcirculation. kin capillaries at the nailfold are evaluated because the fingers are involved in pathological processes such as Raynaud’s phenomenon. Several abstracts and sessions on nailfold capillaroscopy were presented during ACR24.
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Maximizing DMARDs to Strive for Steroid-Free Remission in RA
In 1950, three scientists were awarded the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking discovery of steroids, heralded at the time as a "miracle cure" for rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Where there’s smoke, there’s flare: how pollution fuels RA
The WHO has declared climate change to be the greatest threat to human health in the 21st century, likely to contribute to an additional 250,000 deaths annually between 2030 and 2050 #ACR24
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Say Goodbye to Methotrexate in PMR?
Despite mixed results on its clinical efficacy in three previous randomised controlled trials (RCTs)1-3, methotrexate is considered the most widely used GC sparing agent. #ACR24
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Beyond the Needle: Redefining the Assessment of Lupus Nephritis
Lupus nephritis is one of the most silent and severe manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
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💊Litifilimab- another new molecule for SLE
Anti BDCA2 🎯
In cutaneous lupus👉
👉Decrease CLASI score
👉Decrease IFN induced MxA expression
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🌟IgG4RD: Lessons from the first 20 years🌟by Prof John Stone
⭐️Lesson 1- IgG4RD is a variable vessel vasculitis
✨Can cause small vessel vasculitis of the skin
✨One of few vasculitis causing coronary arteritis in adults
⭐️Lesson 2- IgG4RD is more common and severe in males… https://t.co/PvFXyOl5bp https://t.co/hAMelBoZvB
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Differential diagnosis of ACA+
1. SSc
2. Sjogren Syndrome
3. PBC
4. Overalp syndrome https://t.co/JmqDaaZerJ
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⏩Lecture by Prof Takeuchi on Sjogren Syndrome. Anti-centromere ab is seen in 10% of primary Sjogren syndrome. more likely to have sclerodactyly. https://t.co/mVry2OaNmq @IRACON24Blr https://t.co/SZlWQDpx8B
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New #OAC #BasicScience
This work by Shakya et al. found that basic calcium phosphate crystals are almost exclusively found in menisci from OA patients, while calcium pyrophosphate has similar prevalence in menisci from subjects with and without OA.
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PsA Ultrasound Updates
Dr. Catherine Bakewell and Dr. Lihi Eder discuss updates on ultrasound in psoriatic arthritis at #ACR2024
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Day 1 Recap at #ACR24
Panelists Dr. Sheila Reyes, Dr. Adela Castro, Dr. Mike Putman and Dr. Jack Cush recap the most interesting abstracts and presentations they saw on day 1 of ACR 2024.
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Improving fertility in women with RA
For women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the journey to motherhood brings unique challenges, such as longer times to conception and infertility rates twice as high as those without RA. Factors like high disease activity, regular use of… https://t.co/9QXgeB7ftB https://t.co/mVUabSdLNE
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Sex related differences in PsA
Different factors are known to influence disease characteristics and outcomes in psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Recently, there is new evidence that sex-related differences play a role not only in disease manifestations but also in efficacy and safety… https://t.co/9z9lorLtp0 https://t.co/XZRvm0S585
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Playing it Safe with RA? JAK vs. TNF Debate
The ORAL surveillance trial raised safety concerns that the janus kinase inhibitor (JAKi) tofacitinib was associated with an increased incidence of cancer and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), compared to tumor necrosis… https://t.co/sUSdRKRxEF https://t.co/XcjOqGlLVX
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Cognitive Impairment: The Hidden Burden in Lupus Care
Suppose you have a patient with SLE returning for follow-up. Their joint symptoms are well controlled. The kidneys—managed with a combination of biologic DMARD and mycophenolate—show no signs of active urinary sediment or… https://t.co/W8RO5aOaxj https://t.co/EF9P93hdPB
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Assessing ASAS Criteria: CLASSIC Study Results
Dr. Adela Castro discusses abstract 0820, presented at #ACR24
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Cycling vs Switching after TNFi Failure in axSpA
Dr. Lihi Eder discusses abstract 0603, presented at #ACR24
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SELECT-GCA: Efficacy and Safety of Upadacitinib
Dr. Richard Conway discusses abstract 0770, presented at #ACR24
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