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2023 EULAR Recommendations on Imaging in Crystal-Induced Arthritis
New recommendations on imaging for crystal-induced (gout, CPPD) arthritis (CiA) were presented at EULAR 2023 in Milan.
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How Often Do You Monitor MTX? (6.16.2023)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews the news and journal reports from this past week on RheumNow.com, including new drug approval, a new SpA variant and new rules for methotrexate (MTX) monitoring and depression screening.
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Higher Genetic Loads Linked to Worse Systemic Lupus
A Korean study of a large systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) cohort shows by genomic analysis, that higher weighted genetic risk scores (wGRS) is associated with earlier SLE onset, higher anti–Sm antibody positivity, lupus nephritis and more diverse lupus manifestations.
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Why Depression Screening Should be Mandatory at Each Visit
Depression is more widespread than ever in the United States, according to a new study from Gallup, showing that 18% of adults are depressed (or receiving depression treatment for depression) – an increase in 7 percentage points since 2015.
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High Mortality Rates with Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Danish cohort study has shown a deadly association between depression and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
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Diagnostic Yield of Cranial and Large Vessel Imaging in GCA
Combined cranial and large vessel ultrasound and PET/CT provided excellent accuracy for the diagnosis of giant cell arteritis (GCA).
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EULAR Offers Tips on Psoriasis Progression to PsA
Clinicians treating patients with psoriasis should be on the lookout for certain signs that joint involvement is likely to develop, according to a new "points to consider" documentopens in a new tab or window from the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR).
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Time to Risk Stratify Methotrexate Lab Monitoring?
A longitudinal cohort analysis has developed a prognostic model that informs a risk stratified approach to monitoring blood tests during long term methotrexate (MTX) therapy.
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EULAR 2023 Notes from Milan (6.09.2023)
Dr. Jack Cush reviews highlight abstracts and sessions - covering lupus, RA, gout, Still's disease, safety data, AI in medicine and more - from last week's EULAR 2023 Congress held in Milan, Italy.
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EULAR 2023 – Day 3 Report
Day 3 was a sunny warm day in Milan at the 2023 EULAR Congress meeting. Here are a few of my favorite abstracts from today.
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Unmasking Lupus Pregnancy: Adherence and Drug Monitoring Dilemmas
Risk of poor pregnancy outcomes in lupus patients continues to remain high, especially in the setting of high disease activity. Preliminary data from a lupus pregnancy LEGACY cohort presented at EULAR 2023 raise concern.
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EULAR 2023 – Day 1 Report
EULAR 2023 launched today to crowds of attendees. The opening Plenary session and presidential address by Dr.
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